USA visitors visa is required by any foreign citizen who wants to enter into the United States. The US visa must be be stamped/ placed in the traveler’s passport.
Certain international travelers may be eligible to travel to the U.S. without a visa if they meet the requirements for visa-free travel to USA.
Based on the purpose of the trip there can be a specific visa type. If the purpose of the trip is Tourism, business or medical treatment the visa is generally known as "B1/B2" visa.
The purpose of your intended travel and other facts regarding your plans will determine what type of visa is required under American immigration law. It's important to have information about the type of nonimmigrant visa you will need for travel, and the steps required to apply for the visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad.
Tourist visa to USA is a short term nonimmigrant US visa for persons desiring to enter the United States temporarily for pleasure or tourism purpose. International travelers with tourist visa comprise a large portion of temporary visitor travel to the United States every year.
For how-to-apply for tourist visa information, documentation requirements and more, see the complete details on USA Tourist visa.
If you are planning business-related travel to the United States on a temporary basis, you should request for a business visa( B1 Visa). Example of business purpose like company meeting, attending seminar, trade show, business deal etc.
See complete details and producer to obtain Business Visa to USA ( B1 Visa)
US visa for medical treatment purpose.
If the purpose of your trip is to get medical treatment, you should apply for US visa for medical treatment. Requirements and guidelines for US visa for medical treatment purpose is provided here.
Visitor visa for Parents
Immigrants living and working in United states may invite parents, relatives and friends from their home country to visit them in USA.
Parents who wish to visit their children in USA, can qualify for visitor visa ( B1/B2) visa.
This can be sponsored trip by their children. Since there can strict requirements and criteria to get a US visa including a strong financial prove, a sponsored trip can make your case easy.
*Immigrant vs. Non-Immigrant Visa
There are two types of USA Visas, immigrant and non-immigrant. In an immigrant visa, the applicant is applying for permanent residence in the United States. With a nonimmigrant visa, the applicant is visiting the United States for a temporary period of time for tourism, medical treatments, business, temporary study or temporary work. A visitor visa is a non-immigrant visa.
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