B-1/B-2 Visa
B-1 business and B-2 tourist visa guides covering application procedures, supporting documents, interview preparation, extension filing, and common denial reasons. Includes change-of-status to other visas.
Marina del Pilar Ávila loses US tourist visas with husband
US authorities revoked the tourist visas of Baja California governor Marina del Pilar Ávila and her husband in May 2025 without public explanation, sparking concerns for cross-border relations. The rare…
Jasmina Midzic deported from Los Angeles International Airport over tourist visa misuse
Jasmina Midzic’s detainment and deportation at LAX highlights heightened US immigration enforcement against business activities by visitors with…
New Zealand drops certified translations for visitor visa applications
From May 26, 2025, certified translations are no longer required when applying for New Zealand visitor visas. Only…
Afghans now face $15,000 bond for US visitor visa applications
As of May 6, 2025, Afghans must pay bonds up to $15,000 for US visitor visas. Determined by…
Current U.S. B1/B2 Visa Wait Times in India and Mumbai
US visa waits in India range from 1 to 10 months. Stricter waiver rules and high demand drive…
H-1B Holders Can Apply for B-2 Change of Status More Than Once
Switching from H-1B to B-2 multiple times is legally possible, but each request faces increased USCIS scrutiny. Timely…
B-2 visa applications must be filed through the U.S. Department of State
Apply for the B-2 visa through the U.S. Department of State, submitting DS-160 and attending an interview. USCIS…
H-1B to B-2 Visa: What to Know After a Job Loss in the US
H-1B workers losing their job get a 60-day grace period to act. Changing to a B-2 visa legally…
Spain Schengen Tourist Visa: Key requirements and how to apply
Apply for a Spain Schengen Tourist Visa if your country lacks EU visa-free status. Submit documents including a…
US visitor visas see sharp drop in India wait times
US visitor visa wait times in India have improved to around five months in most major cities by…