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.
Senior Citizens’ Guide to U.S. Airport Entry: B-1/B-2 Tips
Prepare a small entry folder with passport, return ticket, U.S. contact, and insurance. Answer CBP briefly and consistently about purpose, length, and return plans. Secondary inspection is routine and may…
Airport CBP Q&A Scripts for Visiting Parents on B-1/B-2
Families should prepare B-1/B-2 visitors by assembling a printed travel packet, practicing short truthful answers, and avoiding work-related…
Facing CBP at U.S. Ports: Honest, Brief Answers for B-1/B-2 Visitors
A successful B-1/B-2 entry relies on a short, consistent trip story and supporting documents like a return ticket…
U.S. Tightens Tourist Visas: Birth Tourism Denials for B-1/B-2
U.S. consular posts in India will more strictly deny B-1/B-2 visas when the main purpose is giving birth…
Quick B-2 Visa: DS-160, Ties, and Confident Interviews
A viral instant B-2 approval illustrates that careful preparation—early, accurate DS-160, aligned documents, and concise truthful answers—often leads…
Egypt hikes tourist visa fee for first time in ten years
Effective Dec. 1, 2025, Egypt raised the tourist visa fee from $25 to $45 under Law No. 175…
B-1/B-2 Visa Interview Questions: Complete Preparation Guide
NON-IMMIGRANT B-1 B-2 INA § 101(a)(15)(B) VISITOR VISA Maximum Stay 6 Months Visa Validity Up to 10 Years…
Changing to B-2 After H-1B Job Loss: Risks and Realities
Following H‑1B termination, you can file Form I‑539 to change to B‑2 within the 60‑day grace period to…
Can B-1/B-2 Visa Holders from Restricted Countries Enter the U.S.?
The June 2025 proclamation blocks many B-1/B-2 travelers from 19 named countries, with narrow exemptions for green card…
India Resumes Tourist Visa to Chinese Citizens After Five-Year Freeze
India ended a five-year freeze on tourist visas for Chinese citizens starting July 2025, widened global processing by…