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.
Indian applicant stunned after B1/B2 denial despite strong travel record
U.S. B1/B2 visa scrutiny tightened in 2025: interview waivers narrowed, AI pre-screening increased, and refusals rose under Section 214(b). Indian applicants must provide clearer itineraries, proof of funds, and stronger…
State Department Suspends All Visitor Visa Processing for Gazans
The State Department suspended all B1/B2 visitor visas for Gazans on August 17, 2025, pausing medical-humanitarian travel amid…
New Zealand opens Parent Boost Visitor Visa applications on September 29, 2025
From September 29, 2025, the Parent Boost Visitor Visa allows parents and grandparents up to five years per…
Complete Guide to Applying for a Belgium Tourist Visa from India
For Indians visiting Belgium, apply 30–60 days before departure with a signed Schengen application, €30,000 insurance, flight and…
Argentinian Contractor’s B1/B2 Denial: Sponsorship Statement Misread as Employment
A contractor’s B1/B2 renewal for OKTANE (Sept 24–26, 2025) was denied under Section 214(b) after naming a U.S.…
U.S. Launches 12-Month B-1/B-2 Visa Bond Pilot for Malawi, Zambia
On August 20, 2025, the U.S. began a 12‑month Visa Bond Pilot for certain B‑1/B‑2 applicants from Malawi…
Top 10 Reasons Canada Visitor Visas Are Canceled — How to Avoid Them
As of January 31, 2025 IRCC can cancel visitor visas, eTAs, work and study permits. Top cancellation reasons…
Kuwait Now Offers Instant Tourist Visa on Arrival for GCC Expats
Kuwait’s August 10, 2025 rule grants 90‑day tourist visas on arrival to GCC residents holding six months’ valid…
US Introduces $15,000 Visa Bond for High-Overstay B-1/B-2 Applicants
Beginning August 4, 2025, selected B-1/B-2 visa applicants must pay visa bonds of up to $15,000, plus a…
US May Require Up to $15,000 Bonds for Tourist Visas in Pilot Program
From August 20, 2025, the U.S. requires bonds up to $15,000 for certain tourist and business visa applicants…