A citizen of a foreign country can enter the USA by obtaining a visa, either temporarily or non-immigrant visa, or permanently called an immigrant visa for permanent residence.

Tourist visas are non-immigrant visas for persons who want to come to the United States for any of these two reasons:

B1 Visa: It is meant for a business that includes:

  1. Consultation with business associates.
  2. Negotiating a contract.
  3. Attend a business, scientific, or educational conference.
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B2 Visa: It is meant for Tourism and includes:

  1. Medical treatments.
  2. Visiting relatives or friends
  3. Attending social events like sports, music or cultural.
  4. Holidays or Vacation Times
  5. Enrolment in short amusement/recreational courses, etc.

Who Is Not Eligible for a U.S. Tourist Visa?

 

If you are traveling to the United States with the intention of giving birth to obtain U.S. citizenship for your child, a tourist visa will not be issued. This restriction applies strictly under U.S. immigration laws.

How Long Can You Stay on a U.S. Tourist Visa?

 

A U.S. Tourist Visa is generally issued for a maximum stay of six months.


Both B1 (Business Visitor) and B2 (Tourist Visitor) visas allow you to travel to the U.S. for purposes such as vacations, visiting family or friends, attending interviews, or participating in short business activities.

Who Can Apply for a U.S. Tourist Visa?

 

To apply for a U.S. Tourist Visa, applicants must meet the following criteria:

 

  1. Hold a valid passport with at least 6 months’ validity beyond the intended stay.
  2. Have no criminal record.
  3. Provide proof of sufficient funds to cover travel and stay expenses.

What Documents Are Required for a U.S. Tourist Visa?

 

Applicants must submit the following documents for a successful application:

 

  1. Valid passport.
  2. Recent passport-size photograph (as per U.S. photo requirements).
  3. Completed Tourist Visa Application (Form DS-160) confirmation page.
  4. Non-refundable visa application fee receipt.

How Do You Apply for a U.S. Tourist Visa?

 

Follow these steps to apply for your U.S. Tourist Visa:

 

  1. Visit the official U.S. Embassy website and review the application instructions.
  2. Fill out the DS-160 Tourist Visa Application Form accurately.
  3. Upload your photo as per the official photograph guidelines.

  4. Print the DS-160 confirmation page for your visa interview.

  5. Schedule and attend your visa interview at the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

What Happens During the U.S. Tourist Visa Interview?

 

During the interview:

  1. A U.S. consular officer will verify the purpose of your visit and ensure you meet all visa eligibility requirements.
  • Digital fingerprint scans will be taken.

  • You will be informed if your application requires additional administrative processing.

  • If approved, you may need to pay the visa issuance fee before receiving your visa.

Can You Change Your Status While on a U.S. Tourist Visa?

 

Yes. If you receive an employment opportunity in the U.S. or marry a U.S. citizen, you can request to change your tourist visa to another category through USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services). This process allows you to adjust your immigration status without having to apply for a new visa while you are still in the country.

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Visa Rejections

Visa Ineligibilities are mentioned in the immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Some of the reasons can be:

 

  1. Sometimes, a visa gets denied because the gazette officer might not be able to fetch full disclosure of information about the applicant.
  2. Indulgence in malevolent activity like drugs or going against U.S. laws an be the other reason for the denial of a visa.
  3. N government entertns applicants from criminal backgrounds.
  4. A candidate will be denied a visa if he/she is suffering from mental/physical health problems that may pose a threat to someone’s life/property.
  5. One more reason can be denied by the Secretary of Labor to perform any skilled or unskilled labor.
  6. A candidate having a previous record of being shown as an illegal entrant with be counted ineligible to come to the U.S.
  7. Any immigrant who is coming to the U.S. with the wrong intention of polygamy is considered inadmissible for a visa.
  8. If a person is indulged in international child abduction, he/she would not be allowed to enter the U.S. on a Tourist/Permanent basis.

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