Nonimmigrant Visa Unit
B-1/B-2 Visa (Temporary Visitor for Business or Pleasure)
What is a B-1/B-2 visa?
A B-1/B-2 visa is the most commonly sought nonimmigrant visa. It is for people who wish to visit the United States temporarily for business or pleasure. Some of the activities permissible on a B-1/B-2 visa are:
- Going on vacation
- Visiting family members
- Attending business meetings
- Participating in work-related training
- Receiving medical treatment
- Undertaking independent research
- Performing missionary work
For a more complete explanation of these and other permissible B-1/B-2 activities, please see 9 FAM 41.31.
How do I apply for a B-1/B-2 visa?
Please see our How to Apply for a Visa page.
Which documents are required to apply a B-1/B-2 visa?
Please see our Documents Required for Visa Application page.
What other documents does the Nonimmigrant Visa Unit suggest?
You may wish to consult the Nonimmigrant Visa Unit's list of suggested supporting documents.