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The B (visitor) visa category is available to those who wish to visit
the U.S. temporarily for either business (for example, for conferences or
business meetings) or pleasure (for example, to visit family of friends, or to
go to Disney World, etc.). Business
visitors are issued B-1 visas, and visitors for pleasure are issued B-2
visas. The form for this (and many other) non-immigrant visa
applications is the DS-160,
which must be completed online.
The key factors in getting a B visa are proving the applicant has a permanent
residence in the home country which he/she has no intention of abandoning, that
the applicant wishes to enter the U.S. for a temporary period, and that the
applicant intends to engage in activity relating to business or pleasure.
Employment is generally not allowed on this visa.
In many cases, a visa is not required for travel to the US for pleasure or
business purposes. Canadians, for example, generally do not need a B
visa. Citizens of many other countries
may qualify for visa-free travel under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP).
Before coming under the VWP it is first necessary to apply for travel
authorization with the US Customs and Border Protection, via their online ESTA
site.
Our Services: We will advise you as to your eligibility for the B
visa, guide you through the procedures, prepare the necessary paperwork, and
help get you ready for the visa interview. For those already in the US, we
will assist with preparing and filing the application to extend the stay in B
status.
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Articles:
B Visa Summary
Immigration
Basics
Forms:
DS-160
(Non-immigrant Visa Application) 
I-134
(Affidavit of Support)
I-539
(Application to Extend or Change Status)
Electronic
System for Travel Authorization (Application for travel under the Visa
Waiver Program)
Resources:
US
Consulates
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Contact John Byrley at
tel: 410-719-1501.
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