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US B-1/B-2 Visitor Visa

For business (B-1) or tourism/medical (B-2) visits. The most common US visa.

Processing
60–180 days
Typical stay
Up to 3 years
Base fee
$185
Documents
0 required

B-1 vs B-2

B-1 is for business β€” meetings, conferences, negotiations, consultations. B-2 is for tourism, vacation, visiting family, or medical treatment. The B-1/B-2 visa combines both.

The Interview

Most applicants must attend an interview. The officer decides in under 2 minutes. The core question: are you a genuine temporary visitor who will return home?

214(b) β€” The Refusal Trap

Section 214(b) is the most common refusal. It means the officer was not convinced you would return. You must demonstrate strong ties to your home country β€” job, property, family, bank accounts.

Documents to Bring

  • Passport (6+ months validity beyond stay)
  • DS-160 confirmation page
  • MRV fee receipt
  • Appointment confirmation
  • Photo (5Γ—5cm, white background)
  • Employment letter and pay slips
  • Bank statements
  • Property documents
  • Previous travel history

Frequently asked

The most common refusal ground. It means the officer was not convinced you would return. Our Case Rescue service addresses this specifically.

For most nationalities, 5 years, multiple entry. Some countries get 1 year or 10 years.

In some cases, but it is risky. You should state your true intent at the interview.

You can reapply, but you must address the reason for the prior refusal. Simply reapplying with the same profile will likely fail again.

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