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I have been in the U.S. on my B-2 visa for the maximum allowed stay of 6 months. Can I simply do a “visa run” – a short visit to a neighboring country – in order to restart my 6-month visa clock?

B-2 Visa Basics The B-2 tourist visa is a nonimmigrant visa with a validity period of up to 10 years, and can permit the visa holder multiple entries (the visa validity period and number of permitted entries depends on the…

Jenny ZhanDecember 11, 2020

Client Advice

What is a B-2 tourist visa? Do I have to have residence abroad when applying for a B-2 visa? What activities are permitted on a B-2 tourist visa? Birth Tourism on B-2 Visa

If you want to temporarily visit the United States for pleasure, you should apply for a B-2 tourist visa. Please note that if you qualify for ESTA, you can come to the U.S. as a Visa Waiver Visitor. Do I…

Jenny ZhanMarch 4, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

E-2 Visas for Nationals from the United Kingdom (Special Considerations for E-2 Visas for U.K. Nationals)

An E-2 visa can be the perfect visa for a foreign national who wants to start a business in the United States. The visa can be obtained with a low investment amount ($100,000) and the visa does not require the…

IanScottMay 28, 2015