How to apply for a Green Card as a B1 Visa Holder? To be…
How to apply for a Green Card as a B1 Visa Holder?
To be eligible for a B-1 visa, you must demonstrate that you will return to your native country. This means you won’t be able to stay in the United States indefinitely. Because you must prove this and state it during your interview, getting a Green Card while on a B-1 visa is extremely difficult. To obtain permanent residency with a B-1 visa, you must either: have relatives in the United States and apply to join them, apply for permanent residence after marrying a US citizen with a lawful marriage or find employment in the United States that will sponsor your visa, such as an H-1B visa, and then apply for a Green Card.
What are the steps to apply for a Visitor Visa?
One of the first steps you need to take is to complete the Form DS-160 which is the Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application.
You must then print the confirmation page and take it with you when you schedule and attend the U.S. Embassy interview for your Visa. Before scheduling do not forget to upload a digital photo of your passport scan and pay the fees.
Both these documents are necessary for the interview!
What documents are needed to apply for a B-1/B-2 Visa?
The main documents needed to apply for a Visitor Visa are:
A passport valid for six months past the date of return,
a recent digital photograph 2×2,
Proof of funds to cover the entire cost of the trip,
including travel,
accommodation,
and living expenses,
Proof of binding ties to their home country,
such as a job,
property,
or family and documentation of the past five previous trips to the United States, if applicable
The B1 visa is issued with a six-month validity period.
The U.S. Embassy will assume that you will be able to accomplish all of your business in the country in six months.
This time frame also allows you to visit and tour any locations in the United States that you desire.
Can I book a Visitor Visa appointment without submitting DS 160?
Yes, you can schedule an appointment before submitting the DS 160.
Most applicants prefer to do it that way to save time and complete the procedure in parallel as they wait for the real interview date.
How many B Visitor Visa applications have been accepted?
Many Temporary Visitor for Business (B-1) and Temporary Visitor for Pleasure (B-2) Visas have been issued in recent years!
The B1 visa used to have a lot of applicants and people showing interest but gradually with the passing years the numbers went down and then finally during the current situation they went down a lot.
Which Visa is better, B-1 or B-2?
The decision of whether to apply for a B-1 or B-2 visa is heavily influenced by your current situation as well as your future plans.
In general, a B visa is the best option if you plan to visit the United States for a short period of time.
Neither is best but you can apply for either the B-1 Visa, which is primarily used for business and professional purposes, or the B-2 Visa if you want to visit the United States as a tourist!
Which type of Visitor Visa should YOU apply for?
Depending on your reason for visiting the United States, you could either apply for the B-1 Visa which is a nonimmigrant temporary Visa for business purposes or the B-2 Visa which is also a temporary Visa for tourism purposes and more.
