How do I extend my stay on the B-1/B-2 visa? If your permitted stay…
Who can apply for a B-1 Visa?
To be able to apply for a B-1 visa, you must show that you can do the following:
Your trip is intended to allow you to go to the United States for genuine business purposes.
You intend to stay only for a short time.
You have enough money to cover the costs of your trip as well as your time in the United States.
How many B-1/B-2/BCC Visa applications have been accepted?
In recent years, a lot of B-1/B-2 Visa and Border Crossing Cards have been issued!
The number of applicants for these visas was gradually going up until the current situation which made the applications plummet down to half!
How to apply for a B-1 Visa?
You must complete the following procedures in order to apply for a Business Visa:
1. Fill out the DS-160 online nonimmigrant visa application;
2. Pay the B-1 visa fees.
3. Make an appointment with the nearest consulate or embassy in your native country for your visa interview;
4. Gather your B-1 Visa documents (don’t forget the DS-160 confirmation) and be on time for your interview!
What Documents Are Required for a B-2 Visa?
For a B-2 Visa, the following documents are required:
a valid passport,
the DS-160 form confirmation page,
a 2×2 inch photo,
application fee payment receipt,
the appointment letter or a copy of it,
proof of current income and assets,
a travel itinerary,
criminal records in case you have been arrested,
a letter from your employer stating your salary,
employment period and position.