Can I visit the US for tourism on a previously unused B1/B2 visa?
Note: This is NOT a duplicate of this question
Difference: In both other questions, the posters traveled once to the US for the original purpose for which the B1 visa was obtained. Their question is about visiting again using the same visa. However, I've not traveled to the US yet, and I'm planning my visit. What I want to understand whether I can use this visa for a visit whose purpose is not the same as what was submitted along with the application.
Can I use a B1/B2 visa for tourism that was originally obtained for business purposes BEFORE I actually visit the US even once?
I had applied for a business visitor visa for a valid business reason but by the time I got it stamped, my plan changed. So I've not visited the US even once.
Can I now use this visa to visit as a tourist without having used that visa for its original intended purpose?
PS: I live in India.
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Can B1 B2 visitors travel to USA?
The B1/B2 visa covers a variety of reasons for travel to the United States that includes both business and tourism/non-business purposes. Reasons for travel under a B1/B2 visa include but are not limited to: Conducting business, such as negotiating a contract or attending business meetings.Can I stay in the US with an expired B1 B2 visa?
For example, if you are an Indian national, your B-2 visa is most likely valid for ten years, so its expiration date is far into the future. However, the expiration date on the visa does not govern your authorized stay in the United States. it merely allows you to enter the United States during that time period.How many times can you enter and leave the US on a B1 B2 visa?
The B visa is a multiple entry visa, which means you can use it to enter the United States more than once. There is no limit on the number of times you can enter the U.S. on your B visa, as long as you keep the information we discuss below in mind.Can I stay in the US with an expired B1 visa?
If the passport containing your visa has expired, you may continue to use the valid visa provided that your reason for travel is consistent with the classification of visa you hold, and you carry a valid passport of the same nationality as well as the passport containing the valid visa when you travel.Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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