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Tourist Visas
(B-1 and B-2)

Undoubtedly, you have heard that foreign nationals are denied tourist visas every day. Trends in politics as well as the moods of the individual consular officers often play a role in why the embassies and consulates issue denials. However, many tourist visa applicants receive denials because they do not have the proper documentation to support the tourist visa application. Immigration law firms are experienced in assisting people prepare strong tourist visa applications and can assist people in submitting the proper documentation.


US Consulate in Salonika

The U.S. offers two kinds of tourist visas: B-1 and B-2. B-1 visas are for business purposes. The embassy will give you a B-1 visa if you can show that you are coming to the U.S. for a legitimate business purpose. These visas require more documentation than a regular tourist visa and are sometimes more successful. B-2 visas are the typical tourist visa which you use to visit family in the U.S. or just to come look around. Again, the embassies are looking for specific documentation to prove to the embassy that you are not trying to come to the U.S. to stay permanently. We are familiar with both kinds of tourist visas and are experienced in preparing visa packages for you to present to the embassy.

Example Number One:
Mike wants to visit his family in Florida. He needs to provide a U.S. embassy or consulate with the appropriate documentation. Once the embassy approves the petition, Mike will get permission to stay in the U.S. for one to six months.

 

Example Number Two:
John teaches mathematics and science in a high school. He would like to come to the U.S. to attend a week long seminar on the latest methods for teaching math and science to high school students. He needs a B-1 visa which will allow him to come to the U.S. for the purpose of his business (teaching). Obtaining a B-1 visa requires submission of the appropriate documentation to the embassy.