B-2 Visitor For Pleasure

The Visitor for Pleasure Visa (B-2) is appropriate for foreign nationals seeking to enter the United States for a temporary period of time to visit friends, family, and tourist sites for pleasure. The B-2 visa is also appropriate in certain cases involving an entry into the U.S. for the purpose of obtaining medical treatment.

The key to obtaining this visa to USA is the persuasiveness of the documents showing the trip to the United States is in fact temporary, and that the foreign national has the intent to return to his or her home country. While US Embassy procedures will vary from country to country, the following list provides guidance on how to assemble a request for a Visitor for Pleasure visa to the US.

Evidence of a residence abroad: Maintenance of a residence is an essential element of proof of nonimmigrant intent. The B-2 applicant must obtain at least one of the following documents:

• Copy of a deed showing ownership in property in home country
• Lease agreement bearing his or her name
• Other evidence establishing permanent residence in home country
• Evidence of foreign bank accounts
• Copy of each page of passport

Evidence of Family Relationships: Evidence of family in his or her home country demonstrates nonimmigrant intent. The following information demonstrates nonimmigrant intent:

• Marriage certificate (if married and if spouse will remain abroad)
• Birth certificate of any children remaining abroad
• Family members currently residing in home country

Evidence of current employment in home country: Such evidence would include Foreign employer

Evidence of on-going activities in home country demonstrating a commitment to return, such as:

1. Membership in community clubs
2. Membership in religious organizations
3. Continuing educational pursuits

Evidence of financial arrangements: You should be able to show the ability to bring sufficient funds with you to the United States to cover the purpose of the trip. If you appear only marginally able to pay for the trip, you will have to have an affidavit from your US host stating the willingness to cover all of your expenses.

Evidence of specificity of trip: You should be able to show travel arrangements that are as specific as possible: Confirmed hotel reservations (or invitation letter of host); car rental; internal travel arrangements, such as domestic flights or tour packages.