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As with other non-immigrant U.S. visas, a B-1/B-2 visa has a validity period (from 1 month to 10 years), allows for one, two, three or multiple entries into the U.S., and elicits a period of stay (maximum 6 months) recorded by the Customs and Border Protection officer at the port of entry on the individual's form I-94. The validity period ...
The wait time could range from a few days to several weeks; for instance, in India, the guidance to applicants is to allow "up to three weeks" for the process. [8] Visa Grader reports, based on anonymized user submissions, a wide range 14 days and upward for approved visa applications. [6]
Visa applicants sometimes receive either a B-1 (temporary visitor for business) or a B-2 (temporary visitor for pleasure) visa, if their reason for travel is specific enough that the consular officer does not feel they qualify for combined B-1/B-2 status. [122] Holders may also attend short non-credit courses.
However, if for example the traveler is transiting the United States on the way to a 6-month stay in Canada, the VWP cannot be used, as the total time in the United States, Canada, Mexico and adjacent islands will be over 90 days. In this case the traveler should apply for a B-1/B-2 visa, or a transit visa. [13]
BN(O) citizens who do receive a visa are normally issued with 10-years multiple-entry combination B1/B2 visas, and each entry can stay for a maximum of 6 months (the period of stay is subject to the border immigration officer)
A B-1 visa can be issued in lieu of the H-3 trainee visa. [1] In both cases (the H-3 trainee visa and the B-1 in lieu of H-3), both these conditions must be satisfied: [1] No productive work activity is allowed while on the visa except on-the-job training explicitly specified as part of the program.
October 1, 2008, marked the beginning of production of a second generation B1/B2 visa/BCC. The new card is similar in size to the old BCC, but contains enhanced graphics and technology. The original BCC was produced by the now defunct Immigration and Naturalization Service but the current card is produced by the Department of State. [8]
90 days within any 180-day period. No Monaco: Visa not required [216] 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period. Monaco does not have a visa policy of its own and the Schengen visa policy applies. Yes Mongolia: Visa not required [217] 30 days No Montenegro: Visa not required [218] 90 days No Morocco: Visa not required [219] 3 months No Mozambique