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However, for the B-1 in lieu of H-3, an application can be made directly to the United States consulate, and Form I-129 is not relevant. The B-1 in lieu of H-3 has the same time limits on stay as usual B-1 visas, which is a maximum of 6 months per year, and therefore a maximum of 6 contiguous months.
All applicants for a B-1 and/or B-2 visa must pay an application fee, US$185 as of 2024. [14] If the application is approved, nationals of a few countries must also pay an issuance fee, based on reciprocity, varying by nationality, desired visa validity, number of entries and visa subtype (B-1, B-2 or combined B-1/B-2). [15]
The laminated, credit card-size document is both a BCC and a B1/B2 visitor visa. The cards are valid for travel until the expiration date on the front of the card, usually ten years after issuance. The cards are valid for travel until the expiration date on the front of the card, usually ten years after issuance.
In particular, even if a visa application is initially made via document drop-off as the criteria for an interview waiver appear to be satisfied, the consulate may, at its discretion, or based on criteria (including criteria redacted in the public version) issue a 221(g) quasi-refusal and call the applicant in for a visa interview. [1]
The most common non-immigrant visa is the multiple-purpose B-1/B-2 visa, also known as the "visa for temporary visitors for business or pleasure." Visa applicants sometimes receive either a B-1 (temporary visitor for business) or a B-2 (temporary visitor for pleasure) visa, if their reason for travel is specific enough that the consular officer ...
A crew member serving on board in the United States needs a crew visa C-1, D, C1/D or a modified B-1 visa, except for citizens of Canada. To apply for a crew visa, the crew members must demonstrate purpose of their trip is solely for transit or crew purposes, not to be paid by a U.S. source, stay for a limited period of time and have evidence ...
However, if for example the traveler is transiting the United States on the way to a 6-month stay in Canada, the VWP cannot be used, as the total time in the United States, Canada, Mexico and adjacent islands will be over 90 days. In this case the traveler should apply for a B-1/B-2 visa, or a transit visa. [14]
As a standalone document, the BCC allows its holder to visit border areas [f] when entering by land or sea directly from Mexico for up to 30 days [54] [55] and, when presented with a valid Mexican passport, functions as a B1/B2 visa for entry to any part of the United States by any means of transportation.