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Pleasure, Tourism, Medical Treatment - Visitor Visas (B-2) 

If your purpose in visiting the United States is recreational in nature, including tourism, amusement, social (non-business) conference, visiting friends or relatives, rest, medical, activities of a fraternal, social, or service nature, amateur events, musical, sports and similar events or contests where one will not receive any cash prize or gift, then a visitor visa (B-2) would be the visa for your travel.

The B-2 visas are usually granted for six months, even if the period of your stay is actually going to be less than six months. However, because federal immigration laws are constantly being revised, under new regulations the period will become 30 days, unless the visitor can show a reason for a longer stay. The applicant must show a foreign residence with no intent of abandoning it, a foreign job, significant ties abroad, and sufficient means of support.

Applicants must demonstrate that they are properly classifiable as visitors under U.S. law. Evidence which shows the purpose of the trip, intent to depart the United States, and arrangements made to cover the costs of the trip may be provided.  Visitors are not permitted to accept employment during their stay in the United States.

Persons traveling to the United States for pleasure may use letters from relatives or friends in the United States whom the applicant plans to visit or confirmation of participation in a planned tour. Persons traveling to the United States for medical treatment should have a statement from a doctor or institution concerning proposed medical treatment.

The laws for immigration visas are complex and confusing.  In order to ensure you will be able to travel legally as a visitor to the United States, it is very important to seek out a New Jersey immigration attorney to deal with the immigration process on your behalf.

Acquiring a B-2 Tourist Visa

Why attempt to obtain a visa on your own and risk being unable to enter the United States?  Immigration attorney Lloyd E. Bennett has successfully assisted hundreds of businesses, firms, and individuals by simplifying the complex immigration process. Our clients include hundreds of satisfied individuals and families, many of them referred to us by happy clients.  Mr. Bennett offers a free initial consultation, so don't delay in contacting us about your visitor visa today.