FAQs for USA Business Visa
A valid passport, DS-160 form, visa fee payment receipt, invitation letter, financial proof, travel itinerary, and supporting business documents.
Processing typically takes 3-5 weeks but may vary depending on the embassy.
The application fee for a B-1 visa is $160.
Provide an invitation letter, details of meetings or conferences, and a clear travel itinerary.
Yes, an invitation letter from a US-based organization is often required to justify the purpose of the trip.
Submit bank statements, employer sponsorship letters, or financial support documents.
Yes, attending meetings, conferences, and other business-related events is allowed.
You can stay up to 6 months, depending on the visa issued.
Yes, extensions are possible under specific circumstances, but you must apply before your current visa expires.
It is not mandatory but highly recommended to demonstrate your intent to leave the USA after your visit.
Common reasons include insufficient financial proof, lack of ties to the home country, or unclear purpose of the trip.
Yes, most B-1 visas are issued as multiple-entry visas valid for 1-10 years.
Yes, an in-person interview is mandatory for most applicants.
No, family members must apply for their own visas, typically B-2 (tourist) visas.
Paid employment, long-term residence, and formal education are not permitted on a B-1 visa.
Yes, but you must address the reasons for the previous refusal and provide additional evidence to support your application.
Travel insurance is not mandatory but is recommended for medical and travel-related emergencies.
Contact the embassy or consulate to inquire about your application status or check it online using your DS-160 confirmation number.
You can track your visa status online through the CEAC website.
In most cases, switching visa categories is not allowed. You must leave the USA and apply for a new visa from your home country.
Submit evidence of family, employment, property, or other responsibilities that require your return to your home country.
No, paid employment is strictly prohibited on a B-1 Business Visa.