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If you’re confused over which visa to the USA could fulfill your requirement, you should know the proposition of B1 and B2 visa. However, both visas serve the motto of temporary stay in the USA. That’s why their holders are considered as a non-immigrant.
Why do you require B1 visa?
It’s a business visitor visa. The visa-holder basically visits the US to serve the business purpose.
- Negotiating or signing business contracts
- Purchasing business supplies
- Participating in the business meets/ exhibition/ convention
- Setting up an estate
- Appearing in any examination in the USA
- Professional services
- Competing in the non-professional events
- Independent research
- Consulting with business associates
- Short-term training course
Why do you require B2 visa?
This B2 visa allows you to visit the United States for a short period. It generally approves the holders to travel to this continent for a pretty broad range of short term courses and tourist activities.
- Family/friend visits
- Attending social events, like wedding or reunion or any other ceremony
- For medical treatment
- Trip to tourist places
- Taking recreational classes
- Vacation
- Participating in the amateur events, like musical events or similar events
Which documents are enclosed with B1 and B2 visas?
| Documents required for B1 visa | Documents required for B2 visa |
| Evidence of holding conference/meet/trip | Valid Passport (Old & New) |
| Tax statement for the previous 3 years | DS-160 form confirmation page |
| Proof of traveling abroad | Application fee payment receipt |
| Complete itinerary including name, date and address | Photos |
| A letter from the employer stating the name, date, duration, bank statement of last 2 years & cost of the trip | Copy of appointment letter |
| Exchanges of correspondence with the US purchasers, suppliers and contacts | Current income proof, tax payment, ownerships business or property or assets |
| Evidence of imports and exports (like bills) | Travel itinerary & other explanation |
| Business licence | An appointment letter stating your designation, salary, employment period and authorized vacation (if any) |
| Documents describing business, duration, financial statement and photographs of the office, shop or warehouse etc. | Court orders, if convicted ever |
| Group of photos employees | At VAC (Visa Application Center) |
| Recent advertising brochures, publications, or any media coverage with financial records, source of funds, income tax papers | Valid Passport |
| Invitation to the US on the company’s letterhead | DS-160 form |
| If have to show voluntary work proof, show invitation letter from the US | Job confirmation letter |
| If have to show proof of exhibition & conference, show proof of registration, brochure, proof of attending prior events | One photo, if below 14 years old |
| If have to show technical conference, show CV, complete list of publication & letter of acceptance/invitation from school | Visa fee |
