There are two types of visitor visas: B-1 and B-2 visitor visa.

B1 is called a ‘Visitor for Business’ and a B-2 is a ‘Visitor for Pleasure’ visa.

In most cases, both the B-1 and B-2 visitor visa  are issued at the same time, so if a visitor has a visa that they used as a tourist, it can also be applied to a business trip.

The B/B2 visas have grey lines in regard to what is allowed and what is restricted. Whenever bringing someone to the United States on a business visitor visa it is always best to consult an immigration lawyer to ensure that no errors are made.

Extending B1 and B2 Visitor Visa

Typically B-1/B-2 visas allow entry for six months, though the maximum is for a year, from date of original entry to the country. Once here, it can be possible to extend the visa for an additional six months, however, such applications are not simple. We recommend to consult an immigration attorney for extending the B1/B2 visas.

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