I have a B1/B2 visa that was applied for a conference in US, but I missed the conference. Can I use my visa for an academic visit?
I am a Chinese national that studied at a US university before and am currently working in India as a postdoctoral researcher. Last year I applied for a B1/B2 visa to attend a conference in the US. I got the visa eventually, but only after the conference.
My question is: can I use the visa (which is multi-entry and has no annotation) for an academic visit? Specifically, I plan to visit my former Ph.D. advisor at a US university for one week but wonder if my visa can be used for this purpose and if there are any restrictions. Thank you.
Best Answer
With no annotation, you can use the B1/B2 visa to enter the US for any purpose allowed to tourists and business visitors any time during its validity period. It does not have to be for the original purpose of travel on your visa application.
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Do you need a visa to attend a conference in the US?
A foreign national traveling to the United States to conduct temporary business needs a visitor visa (B-1) unless qualifying for entry under the Visa Waiver Program. Examples of temporary business include: Attending business meetings or consultations. Attending a business convention or conference.What if I miss my US visa appointment?
If you are late or have missed your appointment on the scheduled day, the system will not allow you to reschedule or cancel, and you will be required to book a new appointment after 24 hours.Can I travel on B1 B2 visa without invitation sponsorship letter?
Although an invitation letter isn't an essential document for your B1/B2 visa process, it could help you gain a few points with consular officers. Remember that anybody can apply for the B1/B2 Visa. Depending on your nationality, the process could finish online or offline.Can I have two US visa applications at the same time?
You may apply for two different visas at the same time if you can show that you will enter the United States on the first visa, leave and re-enter on the other. You are required to complete one visa application form DS-160 but pay two MRV fees; the second fee is paid to the Embassy cashier on the day of the interview.B-1 Visa || How To Successfully Apply For U.S. Visa to Attend a Conference in America
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