B-1/B-2 Visa Application and Interview Guide
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The visitor visa application is made at a U.S. embassy or consulate.
Steps
- Complete the online nonimmigrant visa application.
- Pay the visa application fee and schedule the interview.
- Prepare documents to show your purpose and ties.
- Attend the interview and give the officer clear, honest answers.
Documents to bring
- Passport and application confirmation.
- Trip plans and invitation letters, where relevant.
- Proof of work, studies, property and family.
- Financial records.
At the interview
- Keep answers short and truthful.
- Do not bring documents unless they help to answer a question.
- Do not mention plans that conflict with a visitor status.
After the interview
The officer may approve, refuse or ask for more review. A refusal under section 214(b) means the officer was not persuaded that you will return home.
B-1/B-2 visitor visas guide
- B-1/B-2 visitor visas overview
- B-1/B-2 Visitor Visa Requirements and Nonimmigrant Intent
- Extending a Visitor Stay and Common Status Problems
- B-1/B-2 Visa Frequently Asked Questions
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This page is general information, not legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Immigration rules, policies and fees change often, so we confirm the current requirements before any filing. Last updated: November 2026.