How to apply for B 1 and B2 visas in the United States?

The processing of B 1 and B2 visas in the United States will make people anxious, because many details need to be paid attention to, so how to handle these two non-immigrant visas? What should I pay attention to? Follow me to have a look! Welcome to reading.

Instructions on visa application for B 1 and B2 in the United States.

I. Target of B- 1/B-2 visa

B- 1/B-2 visa is also the most non-immigrant visa issued in the United States every year. The reasons for applying for a B-2 visa are quite extensive, and there are no clear restrictions on American embassies and consulates abroad. Generally speaking, you can apply for a B- 1/B-2 visa for sightseeing, business, entertainment, visiting relatives and friends, seeking medical treatment, attending conferences, going to exhibitions and handling personal affairs in the United States. B- 1/B-2 visas are divided into three months, one year, three years, five years, ten years and permanent. The number of entries is also divided into one entry and multiple entries. American embassies and consulates in different countries and regions, or different consuls in the same embassy and consulate, have great discretion over the validity or number of entry visas.

At present, it is easier for Hong Kong and Taiwan residents to apply for a B- 1/B-2 visa with multiple entry for one to five years, while it is easier for Chinese mainland residents to apply for a B- 1/B-2 visa with multiple entry for three months to one year. The difficulty of applying for a B- 1/B-2 visa depends on different countries and situations. The United States has granted visa-free treatment to some countries, such as Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Spain, Sweden and Britain. But at present, citizens of Chinese mainland, Hongkong, Taiwan Province Province, Singapore and other countries and regions do not have visa-free treatment for B- 1/B-2.

Second, the key factors in applying for a B- 1/B-2 visa

B- 1/B-2 visa issuance is handled by the overseas consular office of the United States and decided by the consul on the spot. Therefore, it has a strong subjective color and is even unfriendly. In areas where it is difficult to apply for a B visa, such as Chinese mainland, generally speaking, the main factors considered by visa consuls are the necessity of the applicant going to the United States and whether the applicant has an immigration tendency. Financial ability is an important consideration in theory, but it is often not the most important in visa cases, and you will return to China on time.

Here is an example. Two Shanghai calligraphers were invited by the famous American book fair. In the United States, Liu is a single woman and obtained a visa, while Wang is a male painter, but she was refused a visa. According to the usual situation, it is easy for a single woman to apply for a B- 1/B-2 visa, but Ms. Liu is an associate professor in an art college and will hold a solo exhibition soon and provide relevant certificates, so the consul thinks that her home country has great contact with her and gave her a visa. However, male painters in wang xing belong to only one painter's association. Although he is famous, he has no fixed occupation, so he is considered by the consul to be absent in his own country. Care? What's the last one? Immigration tendency? And was refused a visa.

Another example is two gentlemen in the United States, one is an American citizen and the other is a permanent resident. They all go to visit relatives in the United States with their parents. However, parents who are American citizens are denied visas, while parents who are permanent residents are granted visas. The reason is that among the parents of permanent residents, the father is still working, is a department-level official of a government agency, has a private house at home, and submitted relevant certificates when applying for a visa. As parents of American citizens, both of them have retired and have no property such as real estate, so it is easy for the consul to think that they will meet after going to the United States? Natural? Stay in America.

Three. Materials submitted for applying for visa B- 1/B-2

Although there are no clear regulations or requirements for applying for a B- 1/B-2 visa, the two major factors that the consul considers whether to grant a visa are the key points of the materials provided by the applicant. Generally speaking, the inviter or the applicant in the United States should emphasize the necessity of the applicant going to the United States as much as possible. If the parents are visiting relatives, try to explain that the applicant himself has no time to visit his parents and the two places have been separated for a long time; Going to the meeting is to emphasize the importance of attending the meeting and so on.

For the applicant, you should submit circumstantial evidence to return to China as soon as possible, such as real estate license, title deed, owner's certificate, bonds, work certificate, promotional materials, upcoming activities that are important to you and so on. The purpose of submitting these materials is to believe that the applicant has more contacts and concerns in his home country and will not easily stay in the United States.

To apply for a B- 1/B-2 visa, you need to provide the following documents and supporting materials:

Basic materials:

1.-156 table.

2. Photos (released in the form of-156)

3. Invitation letter or explanation of reasons for going to the United States.

4. Passport valid for more than 6 months.

Supplementary materials:

1. Economic guarantee issued by American relatives and friends.

2. The applicant's economic proof (such as bank deposits, traveler's checks, etc.). )

4. B- 1/B-2 visa application rejected?

B- 1/B-2 can't complain if the visa application is refused. Consular refused the B- 1/B-2 visa application, either because the application reason was not sufficient, or the applicant had no intention to return to China, or both. However, because the B- 1/B-2 visa can be applied at any time, we should observe the reasons for refusing the visa when applying, and wait until there are sufficient reasons or new materials can be submitted before applying.

Some people change their passports after their applications are rejected, and then apply from other banks, because American embassies and consulates around the world stamp their rejected passports. But in practice, they change their passports, apply again with their original passports, get visas or be refused visas. Therefore, if the visa is refused for the first time, when re-applying, we should focus on providing circumstantial evidence with sufficient reasons or intention to return to China.

Verb (abbreviation of verb) How to apply for visa extension of B- 1/B-2?

The procedures and documents for applying for extension of visa B- 1/B-2 are the same as those for visa B- 1/B-2, except that the letter for applying for extension may be the inviter, relatives and friends of the applicant or the applicant himself. Generally speaking, the Immigration Bureau will not emphasize too much whether the reasons for applying for extension are sufficient, but more importantly, whether the applicant has enough financial ability to pay his expenses in the United States. Therefore, when applying for extension of B- 1/B-2, the applicant should give more consideration to providing his own deposit certificate. If the deposit amount is not enough, you need relatives and friends to issue economic guarantees.

The following documents are required to apply for B-2 visa extension:

Table 1. 1- 539

2. 1-94 Application Form

3. Financial (bank) certificates or economic guarantees issued by relatives and friends of the applicant.

4. If you have family members, you need to submit proof of relationship, such as marriage certificate and birth certificate.

5. The application letter written by the inviter, relatives and friends or myself, which aims to explain the reasons for the extension and has sufficient economic ability to maintain the expenses in the United States.

6. Application fee. B- 1/B-2 applies for extension, and the applicant should submit it before the 1-94 card expires, but not more than 60 days in advance, otherwise the immigration office will not accept it. Applications submitted after the deadline can only be accepted if there is a full explanation for the delay time, such as illness and post office delay.

6. B- 1/B-2 visa extension application rejected?

The general immigration bureau will not refuse the application for visa extension of B- 1/B-2. If you refuse, most of the reasons are that the applicant has no financial ability or financial guarantee. Therefore, if the B- 1/B-2 visa extension is rejected, the applicant should consider providing new and stronger economic proof. Asking for immigration? Reconsider? (Reopening the case), the method and procedure are the same as those of the B- 1/B-2 visa. If the re-application is rejected, it is best for the applicant to leave the United States on time so as not to affect his re-entry in the future.

The above is the introduction of visa applications for B 1 and B2 in the United States. I hope I can help you.