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american business visa

To go to the United States for business or tourism, you must meet certain conditions before you can start. How to apply for a business visa in the United States? Let me introduce you to the American business visa.

American business visa application conditions

The applicant must prove that the purpose of his short-term entry into the United States alone is only tourism or short-term business activities, that he has a reasonable tourism purpose, and that he has sufficient economic ability to pay the expenses required by the applicant during his travel and stay in the United States; Have the right to live abroad that cannot be abandoned; Have inseparable social and economic relations, and must return to China after a short-term suspension. According to paragraph 2 14(b) of the nationality law amendment 1952, if the applicant cannot submit the above materials to the consular officer to eliminate his immigration tendency, the consular officer will not issue a visa. In addition, the necessary materials for applying for these two visas are as follows:

B- 1 Visa: B- 1 Visa is issued to applicants engaged in short-term business activities. Business activities include signing contracts, attending exhibitions or conferences, or negotiating business with customers. The visa is valid for 3 months 1 time. There is no visa fee for this visa.

Applicants are required to provide the following materials:

Fill in the complete application form-156

A complete timetable for free collection at China CITIC Bank.

The invitation letter of the inviter in the United States, indicating the purpose of the visit to the United States, the length of stay in the United States, and who will provide all the expenses.

Documents proving the authenticity of the company in China, such as the company's business license, credit certificate and documents proving its business activities.

Documents proving the relationship with the American inviter, such as contracts, letters and bills of lading signed by both parties.

Documents proving the applicant's personal situation, such as marriage certificate, employment certificate, bank deposit certificate, payroll, etc.

B-2 visa: B-2 visa is issued to applicants going to the United States, including: 1. Visit relatives and friends; ? 2. Tourism; ? 3. seek medical attention; ? 4. Deal with emergencies? Casualties of relatives, property disputes, etc. ; ? 5. Participating in children

Graduation ceremony or wedding; ? 6. Participate in various community activities; ? 7. Participate in various amateur concerts and sports meetings.

Applicants are required to provide the following materials:

Fill in the complete application form-156

Invitations from relatives and friends in the United States, or letters certifying participation in tour groups or conferences.

Documents proving the financial ability of the applicant or relatives and friends in the United States, such as tax bill or I- 134 economic guarantee.

If the applicant has any previous medical history, the applicant should show his travel or health insurance during his stay in the United States.

2-4 two-inch photos

Other relevant supporting materials.

Valid passport (valid for more than half a year)

The key to obtaining a visa lies in the interview with American consular officials. The key to success: you should briefly explain the reason for going to the United States and prove that this plan is only temporary and has no intention of staying in the United States for a long time. For example: you have a high social status and social work in China; You are engaged in an important job, and this job does not allow you to live abroad for a long time; Are your living conditions in China high? Housing, salary? Strong family ties make it difficult for you to give up and so on. As long as the consular officer excludes you from immigration, you will be issued a visa.

B-2 visa can stay in the United States for up to 6 months. After the expiration, you can apply to the US Immigration Bureau for an extension, which can be extended for up to 2 times, each time for 6 months. It is worth noting that although the B-2 visa can be changed to a student F- 1 visa, it is very difficult to apply for a work H- 1 or L 1 visa. Visa holders shall not be employed during their stay in the United States. There is no visa fee for this visa.