Obtaining a Visitor Visa: B-1/B-2
Houston Temporary Visa Attorney
If you or someone you know is planning a short trip to the United States,
you must obtain a temporary visitor visa. The temporary visitor visa is
a non-immigrant visa designed for people who wish to come to the United
State for business, tourism, pleasure or visiting. If you are a foreign
national wishing to obtain a temporary visitor visa or if you are currently
in the U.S. and need advice on how to apply for extensions or other visa
options, an experienced Houston
immigration attorney can provide you with the legal guidance you need.
What Sets Us Apart:
- Committed to Helping You Achieve Your Goals
-
Consistent
Track Record of Success
- Extensive Immigration Law Experience
- Hablas Español!
Business B-1 Visas
The business visa—otherwise referred to as the B-1 visa—is
used for individuals who wish to travel to the United States to engage
in temporary, business-related activities.
Qualified Activities for a Business Visa Include:
- Consultations
- Settling an Estate
- Negotiating a Contract
- Conferences
- Scientific, Educational, Professional or Business conventions
Documents Required for B-1/B-2 Visas:
-
Form DS-160: this is the visa application. You can
apply online at the US Department of State.
-
Your Passport: Your passport must not expire for at least six months past the extent of
your intended visit in the United States.
-
Photo of Yourself: You will need to provide a US passport style photo of yourself in addition
to the passport photo.
-
Documents Showing the Purpose of Trip: This could be your itinerary, tickets for activities, hotel reservations.
You should also include the plane, boat, train or bus ticket for your
return home.
-
Evidence You Will Return Home: Examples of proof you plan to return home could be your mortgage, long-term
apartment lease, marriage or other close relationship with those staying
in your country. You could also include documentation that a job will
be waiting for you when you return from your trip.
-
Ability to Cover Expenses: This could be bank statements with accessible cash, personal financial
statements or pay stubs from a current employer. If you are staying with
a friend you could also bring a letter or email from them inviting you
to stay with them
Foreign missionaries and certain ministers may also obtain temporary business
visas where appropriate. In addition to foreign missionaries, medical
students may also apply for a B-1 visa status if they are traveling to
the U.S. for an unpaid observing internship.
