B-2 Visa

Visitor visa authorizing travel to the U.S. for personal pleasure or medication treatment.

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Qualifications

• Applicants may be eligible for a B-2 visa if coming to the United States for:

• Tourism
• Vacation (holiday)
• Visit with friends or relatives
• Medical treatment
• Participation in social events hosted by fraternal, social, or service organizations
• Participation by amateurs in musical, sports, or similar events or contests, if not being paid for participating
• Enrollment in a short recreational course of study, not for credit toward a degree (for example, a two-day cooking class while on vacation)

• Applicants may be admitted on a B-2 visa for a maximum period of 180 days and are not authorized to work in the United States.

Timeline

• If filing abroad through the U.S. Department of State, processing times will vary depending on appointment availability at the nearest U.S. embassy.
• Average processing times for an application filed inside the United States as an extension of status or change of status with USCIS is currently 8-12 months. Premium processing is not available.