B1 and B2 Visa in Orange County: Business and Tourism

If you want to enter the U.S. as a visitor, you would typically apply for one of the following:

• A nonimmigrant visa for temporary stay
• An immigrant visa for permanent residence

To be considered for a visitor visa, you need to meet one of the following categories:

• Business (B-1)
• Tourism (B-2)
• A combination of Business and Tourism (B-1/B-2)

Business (B-1)

Here are some purposes to visit that would qualify you for B-1:

• To consult with business associates
• To negotiate a contract
• To attend a convention or conference related to your business/profession, or one that is educational or scientific in nature
• To settle an estate

Tourism (B-2)

Here are some purposes to visit that would qualify you for B-2:

• Vacation (to go on holiday)
• To visit with friends or relatives
• For social events hosted by fraternal, social, or service organizations
• To participate, unpaid, in events related to music, sports, or other pursuits as an amateur enthusiast
• To receive medical treatment
• To take a short recreational study course that does not contribute toward a degree (ex. a two-day nature survivalist class taken during a vacation)

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