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June 30, 2025
June 30, 2025

Essential Tips for First-Time Applicants of a U.S. B1/B2 Visa

Author By Prashant Ajmera Categories US Immigration attorney, US Immigration Lawyer, Visitor - Non-immigrant visa - B1/B2 visa

Essential Tips for First-Time Applicants of a U.S. B1/B2 Visa

The B1/B2 visa is a non-immigrant visa for temporary visitors to the United States. It is intended for individuals traveling for business (B1) or tourism/medical purposes (B2). Here’s a step-by-step guide:

  1. Determine Eligibility:
  • Confirm the purpose of your visit (business, tourism, or medical treatment).
  • Ensure that you have NO intent to immigrate or stay beyond the allowed period.
  1. Complete the DS-160 Form:
  1. Pay the Visa Fee:
  • Pay the non-refundable visa application fee (approximately $160 as of now) through the appropriate payment method in your country.
  1. Schedule the Interview:
  • Book an appointment at the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
  • If applicable, schedule a separate biometric appointment for fingerprints and photographs.
  1. Prepare Supporting Documents:

Bring the following documents to your interview:

  • Passport (valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay).
  • DS-160 Confirmation Page.
  • Visa Fee Receipt.
  • Appointment Confirmation Letter.
  • Evidence of Strong Ties to Your Home Country:
    • Employment verification letter.
    • Property ownership documents.
    • Family-related ties.
  • Financial Evidence: Bank statements, tax returns, or proof of income.
  • Trip Details: Travel itinerary, hotel bookings, or invitation letter (if visiting family/friends).
  • Business Purpose Documents (for B1): Meeting agendas, letters from U.S. business partners, etc.
  • Medical Treatment Evidence (for B2): Doctor’s letter, diagnosis, treatment plan, and proof of ability to pay.
  1. Attend the Visa Interview:
  • Be prepared to answer questions about your travel purpose, finances, and ties to your home country.
  • Provide truthful, concise answers.

Common Mistakes Made by Applicants:

  1. Incomplete or Incorrect DS-160 Form:
    • Errors in personal information or inconsistent details can lead to delays or rejections.
  2. Inadequate Supporting Documents:
    • Failing to provide proof of financial stability or strong ties to the home country.
  3. Unclear Purpose of Visit:
    • Vagueness or inconsistency in explaining the reason for your trip can raise red flags.
  4. Providing Misleading Information:
    • Any form of dishonesty, such as false employment claims or fabricated documents, will result in visa denial and possible bans.
  5. Lack of Preparation for the Interview:
    • Appearing nervous or giving unclear answers can indicate a lack of credibility or intent.
  6. Overemphasis on Relatives in the U.S.:
    • Focusing too much on family connections may lead to suspicion of immigration intent.
  7. Poor Financial Proof:
    • Insufficient funds or inability to justify how you will finance your trip.
  8. Overconfidence or Aggressiveness:
    • Being overly assertive or challenging the consular officer during the interview can be detrimental.
  9. Previous Overstay or Immigration Violations:
    • Past visa violations can lead to automatic denial unless satisfactorily addressed.
  10. Not Researching Travel Restrictions:
  • Applying during periods when travel restrictions or bans are in place without understanding them.

 

Tips for Success:

  • Be truthful and consistent in your application and during the interview.
  • Demonstrate strong ties to your home country.
  • Clearly articulate your travel plans and show evidence of financial preparedness.
  • Dress appropriately and maintain a polite, professional demeanor during the interview.

By avoiding common mistakes and preparing thoroughly, applicants can significantly improve their chances of obtaining a B1/B2 visa.

The author of this article is Mr. Prashant Ajmera, an Indian immigration lawyer and Canadian citizen. He is the founder of Ajmera Law Group and the author of two books, “Millionaires On The Book” and “How to Plan for Your Child’s Foreign Education.” Over the past 30 years, he has assisted and advised over 30,000 students and families on planning their foreign education and settlement. He regularly speaks at various forums on this subject.

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January 24, 2022
January 24, 2022

Tips on ensuring successful Visitor Visa application

Author By ajmeralawim Categories Canada Visitor Visa, Solutions Bottom, Tourism Visa, Visitor - Non-immigrant visa - B1/B2 visa

Tips for ensuring success in visitor visa applications of any country!!

For most of us who travel abroad, applying for a visitor visa of the destination country is a time-consuming and cumbersome process. Additionally, there is always the apprehension that the application may be denied.

So how can one ensure that the visitor visa application is prepared well?

A visa officer has very limited time to review an application. Hence it is the applicant’s duty to duly complete the application form (providing all relevant details) and furnish all supporting documents (as requested) in such a manner that the visa officer’s job is made easy.

Many visitor visa applications are rejected as necessary, relevant and truthful information is not provided by the applicant in the application form and the supporting documents are not well organized.

Remember, the visa officer will first look at the visitor visa FORM and then look at the supporting documents to corroborate the information provided in the form.
The basic law and principle for all visitor visa applications remain the same irrespective of the country.

Here are a few tips for a successful visa application:

1. Visitor visa is also known as a non-immigrant visa. This visa is issued to a person so that he/she can travel to the county that issues the visa. For every visitor visa application, it is presumed that the applicant is a likely immigrant and may settle in the country that issues the visa. The onus is on the applicant to negate the presumption.

2. It is important to use (fill) only the official form available on the official website of the country or its official visa facility center such as VFS.

3. Make sure to read the instructions before filling the forms. Each question on the form must be answered truthfully. If any question is not applicable, please write ‘Not applicable’ (NA). Always give true and correct information. Do not write NA to avoid answering a question.

4. Keep your passport, birth certificate, and other personal documents ready and complete the forms by filling in the information as it appears in your passport/travel document and personal documents.

5. Always be careful regarding dates such as start time and finish time for education, job, and business. Do not fill in information without referring to the documents. If the information given in the application form is different from what is in the official documents, it can create a problem.

6. Always ensure that you have a definite purpose for traveling to or visiting a foreign country and that you possess the supporting documents for the same. For example, if you are traveling for pleasure/tourism, ensure that you have the air tickets and hotel booking. If attending a trade show, you must have the trade show registration, and if traveling for business, an invitation letter for business meetings, etc., is necessary.

7. You must have an itinerary, especially a definite date to return back to your home country. This can be shown by producing return flight tickets, holiday sanction letters from employers, etc.

8. The basic documents required to be produced include – a copy of the passport, a photograph, education and job, and/or business-related documents. It is also important to show that you are well established in your home country and are not likely to be an immigrant. This can be shown by including salary documents, job letters, bank balance, property documents, and all other types of assets. A CA’s certificate certifying your net assets is always a good document to produce. This is no perfect list of documents and it varies from application to application.

9. Always place documents in chronological order, the date by date from older ones to newer ones. If there are numerous documents, try to make an index and include a short covering letter.

10. Always keep a copy of the final application form and supporting documents submitted with you.

11. If applying for B1 / B2 (visitor visa) visa of the USA, ensure that you provide all the vital and correct information in the DS160 form. The visa officer will be making his decision based on the information provided in this DS 160 form in most cases. If you are running a big business, indicate this in the form. Do not wait for an interview to put forth the facts. The visa officer may have already made up his/her mind before the interview.

12. Correct and precise information pertaining to your education, job or business experience, assets, and reason for travel should all be mentioned in your visitor visa form. This is the key to a successful visitor visa application.

USA Non-Immigrant Visa 

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  • (ii) Only Indian lawyers can practice and advise on legal matters in India, including immigration and visa law. Foreign immigration lawyers cannot open offices and advice Indian citizens on immigration and visa matters.
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June 18, 2021
June 18, 2021

Tips for ensuring success in visitor visa applications of any country!!

Author By ajmeralawim Categories Headlines, Visitor - Non-immigrant visa - B1/B2 visa

For most of us who travel abroad, applying for a visitor visa of the destination country is a time-consuming and cumbersome process. Additionally, there is always the apprehension that the application may be denied.

So how can one ensure that the visitor visa application is prepared well?

A visa officer has very limited time to review an application. Hence it is the applicant’s duty to duly complete the application form (providing all relevant details) and furnish all supporting documents (as requested) in such a manner that the visa officer’s job is made easy.

Many visitor visa applications are rejected as necessary, relevant and truthful information is not provided by the applicant in the application form and the supporting documents are not well organized.

Remember, the visa officer will first look at the visitor visa FORM and then look at the supporting documents to corroborate the information provided in the form.
The basic law and principle for all visitor visa applications remain the same irrespective of the country.

Here are a few tips for a successful visa application:

1. Visitor visa is also known as a non-immigrant visa. This visa is issued to a person so that he/she can travel to the county that issues the visa. For every visitor visa application, it is presumed that the applicant is a likely immigrant and may settle in the country that issues the visa. The onus is on the applicant to negate the presumption.

2. It is important to use (fill) only the official form available on the official website of the country or its official visa facility center such as VFS.

3. Make sure to read the instructions before filling the forms. Each question on the form must be answered truthfully. If any question is not applicable, please write ‘Not applicable’ (NA). Always give true and correct information. Do not write NA to avoid answering a question.

4. Keep your passport, birth certificate, and other personal documents ready and complete the forms by filling in the information as it appears in your passport/travel document and personal documents.

5. Always be careful regarding dates such as start time and finish time for education, job, and business. Do not fill in information without referring to the documents. If the information given in the application form is different from what is in the official documents, it can create a problem.

6. Always ensure that you have a definite purpose for traveling to or visiting a foreign country and that you possess the supporting documents for the same. For example, if you are traveling for pleasure/tourism, ensure that you have the air tickets and hotel booking. If attending a trade show, you must have the trade show registration, and if traveling for business, an invitation letter for business meetings, etc., is necessary.

7. You must have an itinerary, especially a definite date to return back to your home country. This can be shown by producing return flight tickets, holiday sanction letters from employers, etc.

8. The basic documents required to be produced include – a copy of the passport, a photograph, education and job, and/or business-related documents. It is also important to show that you are well established in your home country and are not likely to be an immigrant. This can be shown by including salary documents, job letters, bank balance, property documents, and all other types of assets. A CA’s certificate certifying your net assets is always a good document to produce. This is no perfect list of documents and it varies from application to application.

9. Always place documents in chronological order, the date by date from older ones to newer ones. If there are numerous documents, try to make an index and include a short covering letter.

10. Always keep a copy of the final application form and supporting documents submitted with you.

11. If applying for B1 / B2 (visitor visa) visa of the USA, ensure that you provide all the vital and correct information in the DS160 form. The visa officer will be making his decision based on the information provided in this DS 160 form in most cases. If you are running a big business, indicate this in the form. Do not wait for an interview to put forth the facts. The visa officer may have already made up his/her mind before the interview.

12. Correct and precise information pertaining to your education, job or business experience, assets, and reason for travel should all be mentioned in your visitor visa form. This is the key to a successful visitor visa application.

USA Non-Immigrant Visa 

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