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Business visa types

B1 visa is a non-immigrant US visa that permits visitors to enter the US for business purposes. Visa should be applied as soon as possible and by 60 days within the travel date.
This business visa is divided into 2 types.

  • B1 Visa for business purpose –add the hyper link to show details of B1 visa.
  • B2 for tourism purpose - add the hyper link to show details of B1 visa.

B1-Business Visa USA Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for a business visa are and need to meet the below criteria.

  • The trip to U.S.A is for business purpose.
  • The applicant will remain in the country for a specific, limited period of time as mentioned in the application form.
  • Proof that the applicant has enough funds to cover all expenses in the United States during the stay.
  • Applicant should have binding connections in their home country and will insure their return back home at the end of the trip.

On meeting the above eligibility criteria showing valid documents in the application phase, one can apply for B1 visa.

Step by step guide for B1 visa

  1. Complete Form DS-160
  2. Payment of Visa fees
  3. Schedule for your visa interview
  4. Prepare your B1visa documents
  5. Attend the visa interview
STEP 1:Complete form DS-160
  • Complete Form DS-160 -form fill.
  • The applicant should provide complete information on one’s background and details, as well as your purpose of visit.
  • After successfully completing the application, you will receive a confirmation number a 10-digit number.
  • This confirmation number is necessary for setting up of visa interview appointment.
  • To complete the form the applicant needs a photo in the acceptable format. Photo Requirements..
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STEP 2:Payment of Visa fees
  • The application fee for the B1 visa is $160. Without paying this fee one cannot continue with the application process.
  • One can pay the visa fees on US visa Service website while scheduling an appointment either electronically or in cash at the designated bank branches in the home country.
  • The visa application fee is non-refundable and cannot be transfer it to another person.
  • You will receive a receipt after paying the application fee and this receipt is valid for one year from the date of payment and you can schedule your interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate within the year and after which it expires.
STEP 3: Schedule for your visa interview
  • All visa applicants between 14 and 79 years old have to attend a visitor visa interview.
  • The interviews are held at the US Embassy by an official where you are applying from.
  • The applicant needs to do a Biometrics i.e. fingerprint & digital photograph at Visa Application Center (VAC) and then US visa an interview at the applicable U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
  • The applicant can schedule the appointments on online using USTravelDocs website.
STEP 4: Prepare your B1visa documents

Applicant must provide all the required documents for US visa application that supports application process. These documents showing the US Embassy that you qualify to get B1 visa, Documents required to schedule Visitor Visa Interview Appointment are

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended period of stay in the USA.old passports if any.
  • Visa application fee payment receipt.
  • DS-160 Form confirmation page.
  • Applicants email address.
  • US Visa interview appointment letter.
  • A photo that complies with the US Visa photo requirements.
  • A letter from the company detailing the purpose of the trip and your job position.
  • Bank statements and financial paper work like 3 years Income tax etc.. As a proof to support your visit to be able to stay in the US.
  • Detail documents of the home country which will prove for your return to home country such as family, job contract, lease, or property deed.
  • Letter from valid authorities stating that you do not have prior convictions or any criminal record.
STEP 5:Attend the visa interview
  • The applicant should carry all the documents on the day of the interview, and be prepared to answer questions from the interviewer.
  • The applicant will be asked about his/her background, the purpose of visit, what business he/she will be doing in the US, and whether he/she intends to return.
  • Applicants can track the status of their visa application through.
  • Applicant can see the visa time by choosing the embassy that they are applying form in the link.

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