USA Visit Visa
The USA B1/B2 visa is the most common visa for short visits to the United States for tourism, family visits, or business meetings. It is also one of the more detailed applications, so understanding the steps early helps you prepare properly. EONEVISA guides travellers from Pakistan through the process, from the DS-160 form to interview preparation.
What is the B1/B2 visit visa?
The B1/B2 is a non-immigrant visa for temporary visits to the USA.
- B-1 (business): attending meetings, conferences, or negotiating contracts.
- B-2 (tourism): holidays, visiting family and friends, or short-term medical treatment.
Most applicants receive a combined B1/B2 visa. It does not allow you to work, study for a degree, or live in the USA.
Who can apply
- Travellers planning a temporary visit and who intend to return to Pakistan
- Families visiting relatives in the USA
- Business visitors attending meetings or events
- Tourists planning a holiday
The application process at a glance
- Complete the DS-160 online form. This is the main nonimmigrant visa application. Information must be accurate and match your documents.
- Pay the visa application fee. Check the official US Embassy or State Department website for the current fee and payment method.
- Schedule your appointments. Book your visa interview, and any additional appointment the process requires, through the official appointment system.
- Attend the interview. A consular officer asks about your trip, background, and plans.
- Wait for the decision. If approved, your passport is returned with the visa. In some cases further administrative processing may be required.
Documents commonly needed
The exact requirements depend on your situation, and the embassy may ask for more at the interview.
- Valid passport (and previous passports)
- DS-160 confirmation page
- Appointment confirmation and fee payment receipt
- Photograph meeting US requirements
- Proof of employment, business, or studies
- Financial documents showing you can fund your trip
- Proof of ties to Pakistan (family, job, property, business)
- Travel itinerary and details of who you will visit or where you will stay
- Previous US visas and travel history
Why applications are refused
Most refusals fall under Section 214(b). The officer must be satisfied that you will return home after your visit, and if you do not show that, the application can be refused. Common causes include:
- Unclear or inconsistent answers about the purpose of travel
- Weak evidence of ties to your home country
- Mismatched information between the form and documents
- Incomplete or incorrect applications
How EONEVISA helps
- Explaining the B1/B2 process and requirements clearly
- Guiding you through each section of the DS-160
- Reviewing your documents for completeness and consistency
- Preparing you for the interview with practical guidance
- Answering your questions along the way
Important to know
- Visa decisions are made only by the US Embassy or Consulate. No consultancy can guarantee approval.
- Fees, procedures, interview rules, and wait times change. Always confirm current details on the official US government visa website before you apply.
- All information and documents you submit must be genuine and truthful.
Our related services (link each to its post):
- Visit Visa Assistance and Planning
- Visa Application Support
- Documentation and Review
- Visa Interview Preparation
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