US B-1/B-2

A visitor path when your ties home and trip purpose are clear — still subject to 214(b) refusal risk.

Who it’s for

Short US visits for business (B-1) or tourism/family (B-2) — not employment.

What can make your profile stand out

B-1/B-2

Trip purpose & itinerary

Clear meetings or tourism plans that match B-1/B-2 — not remote work from the US.

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B-1/B-2

Home ties

Evidence you will return — employment, family, property, or studies at home.

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B-1/B-2

Funds for the trip

Ability to cover costs without unauthorized US work.

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Route comparison

Typical profile
Short-stay visitors
Evidence intensity
Moderate — ties + purpose
Permanent residence
No — nonimmigrant visitor
Employer dependence
No US employment allowed

Ready to see what may fit?

Run the eligibility check with your goals pre-filled, or dig into the authoritative guide library.

Educational only — not legal advice, not a filing recommendation, and not an approval prediction.