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What are B1 and B2 Visas and what is a combined B1/B2 Visa?
• B1 visas are visas issued for temporary travel to the US for Business purposes only. These are short-term visas, typically lasting about 6 months.
• B2 visas are issued to travel to the US for pleasure or tourism, including other miscellaneous uses like visas for parents of US residents visiting the country. These also last 6 months.
• The case of a combined B1/B2 visa generally happens when someone applies for a B1 visa for business, and the US consulate goes ahead and stamps it as a B1/B2 visa. This gives you the option to travel to the US for business or for pleasure. For more information on these visa types, check out this link: US Travel.Gov — B-1, B-2 Visa.
How does a B1 or a B1/B2 Visa Work? Is the Visa Tied to the Company or to the Individual?
This answer depends on how the B1 Visa was stamped in your passport. There is a small section in the US visa called Annotation that lets you know the restrictions of the visa you have been issued (image below for reference). If there is no company name in this section, nor are there any other restrictions mentioned, then the good news is that you can freely travel to the US under a different company name.
For instance, let’s say you worked for Company A and they applied for your B1 visa in your passport but nothing is mentioned in the Annotation section. In this case, the B1 visa is tied to you and not to a company, which means you are free to use the visa to travel to the US under another company name. There are no restrictions in this case.
However, if there is a company name listed in the annotation section, or there are other restrictions mentioned, then you cannot use the B1 or B1/B2 visa to travel to the US. You would have to apply for a new B1 visa with the current company that employs you. You must be aware of the restrictions listed in the annotation section of your visa in order to make the right travel decisions.
In the next section, the documents required at any POE are outlined so you know what you are expected to show when entering the United States.
What Documents do I Need to Carry for B1 or B1/B2 Visas When I am Working With a Different Company?
Regardless of which company you work for now, you will need to carry your employment related documents and proof of your current business travel.
Below we provide a list of the typical B1 Visa travel documents required at a US POE. Make sure you have these with you when entering the United States! (DO NOT CHECK THEM IN YOUR LUGGAGE)
• Invitation letter from your business entity or employer in the US
• Employment letter from current company
• Business travel related documents like:
• Conference Invites, Agendas
• Business Meeting Invites, Confirmations
• Details of meeting minutes, etc.
• Business Workshop related invites, etc.
• Company ID Card
• Accommodation information
• Travel itinerary with return flight ticket
• Current country of residence work visa details (if applicable)
• Latest payment slips from current employer.
• Previous employer’s offer letter or proof of employment — when your B1 visa was processed (optional)
Some of the above documents seem unnecessary and exacerbated for a US POE. However, it is always best to err on the side of caution so that you do not run into any problems when you are traveling to the United States. Make sure you follow this comprehensive checklist to avoid issues at the next US port of entry.
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F1 Visa Process
http://www.visapro.com/student-visas/f1-visa/f1-visa-process/
Applying For The F1 Visa
The first step is to obtain from the school or academic institution the USCIS Form I-20A-B entitled Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant F1 Student Status. Schools and academic institutions, which have received USCIS approval to enroll foreign students under F1 student visa, have the authority to issue these forms.
Note: A F1 student visa cannot be processed without USCIS Form I-20A-B.
Your F1 student visa documents checklist include:
A. DOS Form DS-160, Nonimmigrant Visa Application
B. DOS Form DS-158, Contact Information and Work History for Nonimmigrant Visa Applicant
C. A copy of your passport which is valid for at least six months beyond the period of stay in the U.S. and with at least one blank page
D. Two identical color photographs showing full face without head covering against a light background. You may wear a headdress if required by a religious order of which you are a member
E. Financial evidence that shows you or your parents who are sponsoring you have sufficient funds to cover your tuition and living expenses during the period of your intended study
F. For example, if you or your sponsor is a salaried employee, you may include income tax documents and original bank statements. If you or your sponsor owns a business, include business registration, licenses, etc., and tax documents, as well as original bank statements
G. Transcripts and diplomas from previous institutions attended
H. Scores from standardized tests required by the educational institution such as the TOEFL, SAT, GRE or GMAT
I. Documents demonstrating your intent to depart from the U.S. upon completion of studies
F2 Visa
http://www.visapro.com/family-visas/f2-visa/faq2/
Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
1. What is F-2 dependent visa?
The F-2 dependent visa is a nonimmigrant visa which allows dependent spouses and children(unmarried, under 21 years old) of F-1 student visa holders to enter into the U.S.
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2. What privileges do I enjoy on F2 visa?
On F2 visa, you may:
1. Enter the U.S. along with your spouse or join him or her later
2. Travel in and out of the U.S. or remain in the U.S. continuously as long as you maintain valid F-2 status
OR
CHECK MY ELIGIBILITY
3. How long can I stay in the U.S. on F-2 visa?
You may stay in the U.S. as long as the principal F-1 visa holder maintains valid status. You lose your status once the principal applicant loses F-1 status.
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4. Can I work on F-2 visa?
No, you may not take up paid employment while in the U.S. on F-2 visa.
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5. Can I study on F-2 visa?
As an F-2 spouse you may not engage in full time study and F-2 child may only engage in full time elementary or secondary school (kindergarten through twelfth grade) study. F-2 spouse or child may engage in a study that is avocational or recreational in nature.