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B-2 Tourist Visa to USA

USA Tourist Visa for Non-Immigrants

The B-2 Tourist Visa, which is granted to those tourists who travel for leisure or pleasure.

Therefore,  as "USA tourist visa" applicant,  you will not be able to use it to receive full-time academic training, either in universities, academies, institutes, colleges and, above all, you will not be able to work in United States.

If you do so and be reported to the United States Department of Immigration, your US tourist visa will be canceled and your chances of renewing it will be minimal.

In any case, with the B-2 Tourist visa, you will not be able to stay in the US as a resident. Only visit the country for a specified period of time. If you do not comply with the purpose of the visa or the , Immigration authorities may even accuse you of visa fraud, with its respective consequences.

If your objective is different from that of the regular B-2 Tourist VIsas, you must apply for another type of visa to avoid future problems. In addition to receiving punishment for entering the United States illegally.

During those 2 years, an update of the document will not be required, unless you change your passport or your ESTA expires. In this case, you must renew the ESTA since the passport and ESTA document data must match.

In the case of the tourist visa to USA, B-2, it is granted for a maximum duration of 6 months of stay for the holder of the same. The last word will always be the immigration official, who will be the one who determines the time allowed to be in North American territory.

At first, most visitors have their I-94 cards stamped for 6 months of stay, but the right to issue a shorter duration will always rest with the official in charge of it, for which it will be based on each individual case before make a final decision. Something to keep in mind is that once they have entered the United States, the foreign visitor has the right to request a visa extension.

COMMON QUESTIONS

How long can you stay in the United States on a B-2 Tourist Visa?

180 days

Most of the time, the officer grants a time of stay of up to 180 days (or 6 months) in the United States with a tourist visa. It will indicate your dea How long can I be in the United States with a B-2 Tourist visa?

The Tourist Visa B-2 is a visa that allows entry to the United States for a limited time of no more than 6 months for tourism-related activities.

What is the tourist visa in the USA for?

The B-2 tourist visa is used for sightseeing, visiting family or friends, and even for medical treatment. If you have the B1 visa, in addition to the aforementioned, you can hold work meetings or for any reason related to business and the world of work.

What does it mean when they put B-2 Tourist Visa in your passport?

The B2 visa is a US visitor visa that allows you to enter the United States for tourism, recreation, or to visit friends and family.

Do you need a visa to travel to the United States?

All foreign citizens are required to have a valid permit or tourist visa to legally enter the United States.

What is the duration of a tourist visa in the USA?

The visa is valid for 2 years, for stays of less than 90 days in the country. We recommend you visit this link if you need more information about the duration of the visa.

ALESSANDRO ALVES JACOB

Mr. Alessandro Jacob speaking about Brazilian Law on "International Bar Association" conference

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