B-2 Tourist Visa
Foreign nationals can apply for a
- Tourism;
- Visiting friends/relatives;
- Medical treatment;
- To participate in conventions, conferences, or convocations of fraternal or social organizations;
- Amateur participation in musicals, sports, or similar events.
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Advantages of the
- No Sponsor Required: Any foreign person may file an application for a tourist visa without a United States sponsor;
- Ease of Application: The application is filed directly at the
U. S. Embassy abroad and decisions are usually made quickly; - Change of Status: Once in the United States, visitors can apply for a change of status to other
non-immigrant classifications if they qualify.
To obtain a
- You have strong ties to your home country and you do not intend to abandon it and immigrate to the U.S.;
- Your trip to the United States will be for a definite temporary period and that you will return upon the conclusion of your visit;
- You have sufficient funds to cover the expenses of the visit and return passage.
Other suggested documents:
- A travel itinerary;
- Employment confirmation;
- Asset documentation;
- Evidence confirming family members to be left behind;
- Ownership or lease documents for the alien’s residence in the home country
- A letter from friends or relatives in the United States inviting the alien and detailing the length and purpose of the stay.
There is no specific list of documents which must be submitted to prove each of these points. In addition, applicants are usually required to go for an interview at the
Legal Assistance of White & Associates:
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