B-1 visa

Overview:

In general, individuals from foreign countries who wish to enter the United States must acquire a visa, which could be a nonimmigrant visa for a temporary stay or an immigrant visa for permanent residence. Visitor visas fall under the category of nonimmigrant visas and are intended for individuals seeking temporary entry into the United States for either business purposes (B-1 visa category), tourism (B-2 visa category), or a combination of both (B-1/B-2).

Below are some examples of permissible activities with a visitor visa:

Business (B-1): Conducting business-related activities during a temporary stay. Tourism (B-2): Engaging in tourism activities while temporarily visiting the United States. Permissible activities under a B-2 visa include:

• Vacation (holiday) trips.
• Visiting friends or relatives.
• Seeking medical treatment.
• Participating in social events hosted by fraternal, social, or service organizations.
• Engaging in amateur participation in musical, sports, or similar events or contests, without receiving payment.
• Enrolling in short recreational courses of study that do not contribute towards an academic degree (for instance, a two-day cooking class during vacation).

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