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Obtaining a visa to visit the United States temporarily isn’t a hassle when you have the assistance of an expert who knows the laws and the U.S. immigration system. Using a competent B2 or B1 visa attorney gives your visa application a greater chance of success than if you apply on your own. Call Kats Immigration Law in New York City, where you will find the best immigration lawyer for visitor visas. A B1 visa attorney or a B-2 visa lawyer cuts through the red tape.
You need a B-1/2 visa if you’re coming to the United States temporarily for a social visit, a short business trip, or a vacation. A B-1 visa is for visiting family or friends, pleasure trips and tourism. A B-2 visa is for business activities like conferences and expos. You can also use it for sightseeing and attending cultural or entertainment events in the U.S.
At Kats Immigration Law in New York City, you can rely on the experience of lead attorney Alina Kats for reliable information and assistance to obtain a visitor visa with ease if that’s the most appropriate visa for your situation. Your B-1/B-2 visa lawyer guides you and ensures your visa applications go through quickly and without complications.
You need an immigration lawyer for visitor visas to avoid common mistakes that could cause a denial of your application. There are various visa pathways that may look suitable for your intended visit but are meant for other categories of visitors and immigrants. It’s also a bit daunting dealing with the U.S. immigration system and its officials as a foreigner, especially if you don’t speak English.
Your team of dedicated immigration lawyers works closely with people who want to come to the U.S. When you’re in New York, you can visit one of the convenient offices in Manhattan or Brooklyn, or set up a virtual consultation to begin the process before you even leave home. You may, in fact, need a different type of visa or service that better serves your interests that your immigration attorney also takes care of, such as:
There are specific eligibility criteria for obtaining B-1 and B-2 visas. The top concern for the interviewing immigration official is to see if you indeed plan to stay in the U.S. only temporarily. As such, you must demonstrate strong ties to your home country including family, employment and property ownership. You also need to show a clear purpose for your visit and that you can support your stay in the country financially.
If your documentation isn’t in the proper order, you risk being denied, even if you make a simple error or oversight on the application. Your visitor visa lawyer assists with the documentation and information to apply for this visa, which includes:
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Dimitri MolashviliThe duration allowed by your visa depends on the purpose of your visit. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer also has the discretion of varying the duration at the point of entry. The typical allowance is six months.
There is a possibility of extending your stay beyond the date stated on your visa. But you must apply for this extension with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). They need to see a credible reason for extending your stay, as well as the financial means of supporting yourself during the stay. A B-1/B-2 visa lawyer assists you to get this extension by:
You can do social visits anywhere in the U.S. with a visitor visa. It allows you to attend various entertainment and pleasure events. You’re also at liberty to go on whatever sightseeing and tourism expeditions you choose across the country. This visa does not allow you to seek employment or start a business in the United States. You also can’t study long-term on this visa.
The B-1 and B-2 visas are adequate for a wide range of social and business purposes. Millions of people come to the U.S. on these visas for different reasons including:
There are different reasons behind a visa application denial. Top among them is a suspicion that you can’t support your visit and return, leading officials to believe that you intend to stay in the U.S. longer than allowed. This also implies you may seek work illegally. You may also have inconsistencies and false information in your application. Previous violations of immigration laws are also strong grounds for visa denial.
A B-1/B-2 visa lawyer is helpful when choosing your next course of action after a visa denial. They can help you exercise different options including:
Contact Kats Immigration Law today for a smooth visit to the U.S. They are the trustworthy partners you need for visa assistance for both short and long-term stays, as well as representation for most all immigration issues.