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Visa B1 and B2: differences
What visa should I apply for? This question is often asked by many people who want to travel to the United States. The B1 visa is for business and the B2 visa is used for tourism or short visit. In this article, we talk in more detail about the differences of both visas and their advantages.
What is the B1 visa?
The B1 visa is for business travel. Individuals applying for a B1 visa can work in the United States by contract with a US company or on their own (if they have sufficient capital).
Which are the requirements?
– An invitation from a US company or company.
– B1 visa application (Form DS-160).
When is the visa requested? How can it be used?
The B1 visa is valid for two (2) visits to the country, for a maximum period of ninety (90) days each time you enter the United States and you will only be able to carry out business-related activities during your trip. In addition, if you are not absent more than thirty (30) days from the United States territory, you can use the visa without having to apply for a new visa.
What is the B2 visa?
The B2 visa is for tourism or short visit. People who apply for a B2 visa can do fun activities, as well as attend meetings with clients or other businesses related to their work; For example, a doctor might travel to the United States when he is ill and needs hospital care.
Which are the requirements?
– Passport valid for at least six (6) months.
– B2 visa application (Form DS-160).
The B2 visa is valid for one year and you may be in the United States for no more than ninety (90) days each time you enter. If your activities during your trip include work or business, you will need to register with the Department of Labor. You must remember to leave the country at the end of your ninety (90) consecutive days.
Visa B1 and B2: differences
What visa should I apply for? This question is often asked by many people who want to travel to the United States. The B1 visa is for business and the B2 visa is used for tourism or short visit. The B1 visa is for business travel, people who apply for a B1 visa so that they can work in the United States by contract with an American company or on their own.
The B2 visa is for tourism or short visit, people who apply for a B2 visa can carry out fun activities, as well as they can attend meetings with clients or other businesses.
Now which visa should you consider? Before considering a visa (whatever it is), you should educate yourself and consult an experienced immigration attorney to find out if you are eligible and which visa is best for your particular situation.
Advantages of the B1 and B2 visas
The advantages of these American visas are that by obtaining a B1 visa or B2 visa, you give yourself the opportunity to travel to the United States to do business or other work without the need to change your immigration status. In addition, you can do fun and sightseeing activities.
The B1 and B2 visas do not require a minimum period of stay in the United States. For people who need to stay in the country for long periods (maintenance of immigration status), both visas will allow travel to the country without the need to change to another type of visa.
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