Does the US currently issue independent B1 or B2 visas, or only the combined B1/B2 visas?
I know the US has these two most common visa categories:
- B1, business visa
- B2, tourist visa
(This question is not concerned with the other visa types.)
I also read constantly about a B1/B2 visa, and Wikipedia confirms that the above are usually physically issued in a combined form:
In practice, the two visa categories are usually combined together and issued as a "B1/B2 visa" ...
This makes me wonder if there are also dedicated separate physical visas that are only B1 or only B2 visas.
If those do also exist, what set of conditions, roughly, would lead to the issuing of one of those rather than the more common combined visa?
If they do not currently exist, how recently did they formerly exist in the past?
I got thinking about this while tagging questions that discuss B1/B2 visas and wasn't sure how to tag the questions that only mention B1 or B2 visas.
Best Answer
B1 and B2 can be issued separately but often issued together. The difference is for some countries the limitation of each type is different. For example if you are from a certain country a B2 visa will be limited to 3 months single entry while a B1 can be 1 year multiple. Applicants can request for one specific type depending on the purpose of travel and the duration allowed. The combination of both will always follow the lesser validity.
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Is B1 and B2 visa issued together?
Generally B visas are provided in two categories B1 and B2 visas and are issued together. B1 visa is for business and B2 is for pleasure. B2 visa is most commonly provided for the applicant's spouse or children. However the visa is issued as \u201cB1/B2 visa\u201d.Is US issuing B2 visas?
A B-1/B-2 visa does not grant permanent resident status \u2014 it is a temporary visa \u2013 but the holder can apply for a green card. The maximum amount of time issued for a B1/B2 visa is 180 days. This visa allows for multiple entries into the United States.What is the difference between B1 B2 and B2 visa?
Generally speaking, a B1 visa is for business-related projects, while a B2 visa is for tourism and pleasure-travel. The government can also issue a B1/B2 visa to business travelers who plan to travel within the US for tourist activities during their stay in the United States.TOP REASONS WHY YOU ARE DENIED A US TOURIST VISA| B1/B2 TOURIST VISA TIPS
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