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Immigration

How long can I stay in the U.S. on a B visa?

The B-1 classification is available to foreign nationals who desire to enter the U.S. for short-term business activities. For B-1 purposes, engaging in business generally means business activities other than performance of skilled and unskilled labor that are a necessary…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 13, 2021

Questions & Answers

My family and I will be applying for an ESTA. Should I submit individual ESTA applications or should I submit a group application? Is there any difference?

When you are a citizen of a country that is part of the Visa Waiver Program, you can come to the United States without obtaining a visa from a U.S. Consulate. However, you still have to apply for authorization to travel to…

Jenny ZhanAugust 4, 2020

Covid 19

Coronavirus Update: Canada, United States, and Mexico Closed Border to Tourism and Recreational Travel For 30 Days (Updated)

Starting on March 21 and continuing to at least April 20, the land borders between Canada, the United States, and Mexico will be restricted to essential travel only. This does not apply to air, rail, or sea travel at this…

Jenny ZhanMarch 23, 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

Family Immigration Immigration

New Regulation Prohibiting Pregnant Foreign Nationals from Obtaining Visitor Visas

The State Department issued a new regulation that prohibits pregnant foreign nationals from obtaining a B-1/B-2 visitor visa if the consular officer determines that the primary purpose of the trip is to obtain U.S. citizenship for the child by giving…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 24, 2020

Approvals

B Visa Approval in Melbourne

We just had an B-1 visa approval in Melbourne, Australia. The applicant was granted a B-1 business visitor visa in order to come to the United States to investigate E-2 investment opportunities and will return to Australia to apply for the…

Jenny ZhanJune 18, 2019

Client Advice

I want to apply for a B visa, how can I prove that my stay in the U.S. will be temporary?

When you are applying for a B-1 (business) or B-2 (tourist) visa, you are presumed to be an immigrant and you must prove to the satisfaction of the Consular Officer that you will return to your home country at the…

Jenny ZhanDecember 27, 2018