Overview
Those who are temporarily visiting the United States for business (B-1) or for pleasure (B-2) or medical treatment are eligible for the B-1/B-2 visitor visa (B-2). The B-1 visa is typically used by visitors who are consulting with business partners, attending conventions or conferences related to science, education, business, or professional fields, settling estates, or negotiating contracts. The B-2 visa is for leisure travel, such as vacationing, visiting friends or family, receiving medical treatment, and engaging in fraternal, social, or charitable endeavors. The B-1 and B-2 visas are sometimes merged into one document called the B-1/B-2.
Qualifications
If you apply for a B-1/B-2 visa, you must show a consular official that you meet the requirements of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act in order to be granted a visa (INA). According to INA Section 214(b), every B-1/B-2 applicant is deemed to be an intending immigrant. To disprove this legal presumption, you must demonstrate:
That you are visiting the country temporarily for a specific reason, such as business, leisure, or medical care
That you intend to stay in the United States for a limited time only.