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B-1/B-2

Accommodation Arrangements

Where you will stay during the visit

Official Definition

Evidence of where the applicant will stay during the visit (hotel, rental, or host residence).

What Consular Officers Look For

Lodging should look credible for the visit dates: hotel or rental confirmations with matching dates, or a host invitation that includes the host’s identity and full address. Dates should align with the itinerary and stated purpose. Incomplete addresses or bookings that do not cover the stay invite follow-up questions.

Host stays are common for family visits; officers still evaluate your ties and funds — the host’s status alone does not overcome 214(b).

Evidence Strength

Strong Evidence
  • Hotel or rental confirmations with dates matching the itinerary
  • Host invitation with host name, address, phone, and relationship
  • Corporate housing confirmation for short business trips when applicable

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On this page

  • Official Definition
  • What Consular Officers Look For
  • Evidence Strength
  • Common Refusal / Processing Triggers
  • Tips for Strengthening Your Evidence
  • Relevant Document Types
Lodging that covers the full planned stay window
Weak Evidence
  • Missing dates or unverifiable “I’ll figure it out” lodging plans
  • Host letters without address or host identity
  • Bookings that conflict with flight or itinerary dates
  • Placeholder reservations that look fabricated or instantly cancellable with no other plan

Common Refusal / Processing Triggers

Common Problems

  • Itinerary cities that do not match lodging locations.
  • Host invitations that are generic templates with no specifics.
  • Relying on accommodation alone while funds and ties are weak.
  • Open-ended stays with no clear lodging end date.

Tips for Strengthening Your Evidence

Pro Tips

  • Align lodging dates with flights and the trip purpose statement.
  • For hosts: include full name, U.S. address, contact details, relationship, and visit dates.
  • Refundable hotel holds are often enough; perfect prepaid bookings are not required in every case.
  • If lodging changes after submission, be ready to explain the update at the interview.

Relevant Document Types

Typical uploads: hotel confirmations, rental reservations, host invitation letters with address, and corporate housing confirmations.