B1, B2, Tourism/Medical Visit Visa

B2 Visa, Tourism/Medical Visit

Allowed activities

• Tourism and vacations.
• Visiting friends or relatives.
• Participation in social events organized by non-profit organizations.
• Medical treatment.
• Participation in music, sports or similar contests, if no payment is received.

The DS-160 Form, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application, is an online form that all people who wish to obtain a nonimmigrant visa to travel to the United States must complete. It is a form that collects information needed to determine eligibility to travel to the United States.

Here are the main sections of the DS-160 form:

1. Personal information: This includes details such as your full name, date of birth, nationality, passport details and contact information.
2. Travel information: Here you must provide details about your proposed trip, including the purpose of travel, arrival date, length of stay, who will pay for your trip and lodging, and where you plan to travel within the United States.
3. Previous travel to the United States information: If you have traveled to the United States before, you will be asked for information about those trips.
4. Work and education information: This includes details about your current occupation, employment history and educational history.
5. Security and background information: These are questions designed to determine if there is any reason you would not be allowed to enter the United States, such as a criminal record, infectious diseases, or involvement in illegal activities.
6. Family information: This includes details about your marital status and your parents. Once completed and submitted, you cannot make changes to the DS-160 form. Therefore, it is essential to review all sections carefully before submitting it.

Fee

The nonimmigrant visa application processing fee (non-refundable) for the following categories.

• Non-petition-based nonimmigrant visa (except E): $185.00 (this amount may change)

Checklist of required documents for the B1/B2 visa application

1. Valid passport: It must be valid for at least six months beyond the intended period of stay in the United States.
2. DS-160 form confirmation page: This is the online visa application form. You should print the confirmation page with the barcode once you have completed and submitted the form.
3. Visa application fee receipt: You must pay the visa fee (also known as the MRV fee) before scheduling your interview.
4. Photograph: If the photo you uploaded with your DS-160 application does not meet the requirements, you will need to bring a printed photo that does.
5. Invitation letter (if applicable): If you are invited to the United States, whether for a conference, business meeting or family event, an invitation letter can help establish the purpose of your trip.
6. Evidence of economic, social or professional ties in your home country: This may include things like your current employment, home ownership, family obligations, among others, that show you have a reason to return to your home country.
7. Proof of financial solvency: You must show that you have enough funds to cover your expenses during your stay in the United States.
8. Additional documents: Depending on the specific purpose of your trip, you may need additional documents. For example, if you are attending a conference, you may need a copy of your registration.
9. Travel history: If you have traveled to the United States before, it is helpful to have information about your previous trips.