How to Apply for an American B 1 Visitor Visa for Business

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Don't apply for a B-1 visa if you are seeking employment.. Use a B-1 visitor visa for a limited set of work-related activities.. Make sure you don't need additional authorization.

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Don't apply for a B-1 visa if you are seeking employment.

Step 1

Don't apply for a B-1 visa if you are seeking employment.

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Use a B-1 visitor visa for a limited set of work-related activities.

Step 2

Use a B-1 visitor visa for a limited set of work-related activities.

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Make sure you don't need additional authorization.

Step 3

Make sure you don't need additional authorization.

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Create a detailed itinerary of your trip to the United States.

Step 4

Create a detailed itinerary of your trip to the United States.

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Prove your intent to leave.

Step 5

Prove your intent to leave.

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Show that you can financially support yourself during the trip.

Step 6

Show that you can financially support yourself during the trip.

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File the nonimmigrant visa application, or Form DS-160.

Step 7

File the nonimmigrant visa application, or Form DS-160.

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Upload a photo along with your application.

Step 8

Upload a photo along with your application.

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Make an appointment at a US Embassy or Consulate.

Step 9

Make an appointment at a US Embassy or Consulate.

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Pay the visa fee.

Step 10

Pay the visa fee.

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Prepare for the interview.

Step 11

Prepare for the interview.

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Understand there are no guarantees.

Step 12

Understand there are no guarantees.

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Make sure you are eligible.

Step 13

Make sure you are eligible.

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Consider whether you want to change your status.

Step 14

Consider whether you want to change your status.

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File the application for extension.

Step 15

File the application for extension.

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Wait to be accepted.

Step 16

Wait to be accepted.

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