The basic Business visa is the B-1 for temporary visitors going for business. The B-2 is for temporary visitors for pleasure/tourism. Most business visitors are usually given B-1/B-2 to allow them to enter as tourists as well.

B-1 visa is available for the following people:

1.         An individual traveling to the United States to take part in an exhibition,  set up an exhibition booth, display samples, sign contracts, and take  orders for merchandise produced in and delivered from the alien’s foreign country;

2.         Individuals participating in a voluntary service program which benefits a U.S. local community, who establish that they are a member  of, and have a commitment to, a particular recognized religious or nonprofit charitable organization;

3.         Individuals who will install, service or repair commercial or industrial equipment or machinery sold by a company  in the alien’s foreign country to a buyer in the United States;

4.         Individuals traveling to the United States in connection with a speaking engagement;

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Because of significant demand for U.S. visas, there is usually a wait for visa interview appointments. If you need a visa interview, you may have to wait several weeks for an appointment. You may check current visa appointment wait times on the Department of State's website.  Additionally, your visa may not be issued for a period of time because of post-interview processing. When additional administrative processing is required, the timing will vary based on individual circumstances of each case, but usually takes between one to three months.

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US based sponsors of non-immigrant visa applicants can complete a Department of Justice Affidavit of Support known as Form I-134, which should be submitted by the applicant at the time of the interview with a Consular Officer. If you are completing the form on behalf of

Because of significant demand for U.S. visas, there is usually a wait for visa interview appointments. If you need a visa interview, you may have to wait several weeks for an appointment.<

The F1 student visa is a nonimmigrant visa issued by a US Consulate to an alien student who is pursuing a full-time course of study in a US academic institution at colleges, universities, conservatories, academic high schools (subject to strict regulations) and institutions with language training programs.

F-1 students are normally admitted for Duration of status. Duration of status is defined as the time necessary to pursue a full course of study at any educational level in the same school, and any authorized practical training.

DSO stands for Designated School Official. A DSO is responsible for reporting and updating information to the USCIS about the F-1 student’s situation. The DSO also makes important determinations regarding the F-1 student, such as whether the student should have a reduced course load or should take part in practical training.

Generally one business day at most posts. It is issued on the same day the application is made, but time for background check that may be required is not included.

When the university admits a student, it sends the student an immigration form called the I-20. This form indicates your field of study (major), the length of your course, and the date when you must report to the university. The form I-20 allows a student to apply for a student visa known as the F-1.

International students may qualify for off-campus employment only if it is required by your degree or one of your classes to do an internship off-campus in a job that is related to your major or to one of your classes. You must obtain Curricular Practical Training (CPT) permission from DHS-USCIS through the International Student Services (ISS) before you start the job. Acceptance of employment should not interfere with the student's ability to maintain a full course of study; and employment should not exceed 20 hours a week while school is in session.

The F-2 dependent visa is a nonimmigrant visa which allows dependent spouses and children of F-1 student visa holders to enter into the U.S.

On F2 visa, you may:

1)         Enter the U.S. along with your spouse or join him or her later

2)         Travel in and out of the U.S. or remain in the U.S. continuously as long as you maintain valid F-2 status

1.         If you are in a lawful status in the U.S., submit the visa application to a USCIS field office in the U.S.

2.         If you are outside the U.S., submit the visa application to the U.S. consular office where you reside

No, there are no travel restrictions on F-2 visa. You may travel as many times as possible, provided you maintain valid F status.

A J-1 Visa is for an Exchange Visitor who plans to participate in designated Exchange-Visitor program pre-approved by the State Department (formerly pre-approved by USIA). Exchange Visitors under J-1 visas include secondary school and college students, business trainees, trainees in flight aviation programs, primary and secondary school teachers, college professors, research scholars, medical residents or interns receiving medical training in the U.S., certain specialists, international visitors, and Government visitors.

This is part of the Immigration and Naturalization Act (section 212e). The J Exchange Visitor program was created to increase the exchange of knowledge and to enhance mutual understanding between nations. In order to accomplish these goals, Congress created section 212(e) to ensure that significant numbers of exchange visitors return home at the end of their J programs. This two-year rule does not apply to everyone. It applies when an exchange visitor receives government funding from the U.S. or his/her home country. It also applies if the exchange visitor’s country of nationality is included in the U.S. Department of State’s “skills list” and the list contains the exchange visitor’s career specialty. Many countries have a skill list of essential specialty fields which are needed in the home country for its continued development.

If the two-year rule applies, it prevents the exchange visitor from obtaining U.S. permanent residency (“green card”), or a temporary work visa (H or L) in the U.S. until the visitor first is physically present in his/her home country for two years. It may be possible in some cases to receive a waiver of the two-year rule.

A sponsor organization is designated by the U.S. State Department to administer individual exchange visitor programs. Sponsors select and place exchange visitors in the programs they provide.

As J-1 exchange visitor, you are permitted to remain in the country up to 30 days past the end date of your Form DS-2019. This time is to allow you time for tourism and packing. You do not have work authorization during this time. If you require additional time to complete your project, request both an appointment and DS-2019 extension, if eligible, before your grace period begins.

The E1 visa for Treaty Traders and Employees allows nationals from countries that maintain an appropriate treaty of commerce and navigation with the U.S., to enter the U.S. to conduct trade between the U.S. and their home country.

The E-2 treaty investor visa is a nonimmigrant visa which allows foreign entrepreneurs from treaty nations to enter into the U.S. and carry out investment and trade activities.

Note: Investment activities include purchase of a new business. The investment must be significantly proportional to the total investment, that is, usually more than half the total value of the enterprise or, if a new business, an amount normally considered necessary to establish the business.

Majority ownership or control of the investing or trading company must be held by treaty-country nationals (the company or individual in trade or commerce must have the same nationality as the treaty country). The nationality of the company engaging in trade or investment is the nationality of those persons who own at least 50% of the stock of the corporation; the nationality of the persons owning the corporate stock is their country of citizenship. Note, however, that foreign nationals (who are nationals of the treaty country) who are also U.S. permanent residents cannot be counted towards determining at least 50% ownership.