The B Visa to the USA is meant for the visitors and of the two types of B Visas, B1 and B2, the former is suitable for those who are temporarily visiting the US for business purposes (the Visa however is not to permit any act of operating a business in the US). The USA B-1 Visa is appropriate for acts like:
1. Consulting business associates
2. Negotiating a contract
3. Participating in short-term training
Some of the documents required for obtaining the B1 Visa include:
• Visa application on Optional Form 156
• Invitation letter from US company with which the applicant is going to engage in business transactions
• Letter from the applicant's employer company in the home country
• Contracts or bills on recent exports and imports
• Incorporation documents and business license(s)
• Tax statements for last two years
Procedure:
The application needs to be done at least 60 days prior the start of the journey. In case the nature of visit is more scientific, the application needs to be made 90 days in advance. However, processing of application varies from place to place.
Regarding the interview part, some consulate can arrange for emergency / expedited appointment on grounds of urgency of visit (this provision is entirely at the discretion of the Consular officials).
For more information on USA B1 Visa, please refer to www.mapsofworld.com .
