Nonimmigrants apply to come to the U.S. on a temporary basis on either a B-1 Visa for business (e.g. attending conferences, business meetings) or on a B-2 Visa for pleasure (e.g. tourism, visit friends or relatives). These visas require that the applicant has permanent residence in the home country which s/he has no intention of abandoning, that the person enters the U.S. for a temporary period, and that s/he engages in activity relating to business or pleasure (no employment).

Our office can consult with you to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of your case and provide guidance on the kind of paperwork that we would suggest you (or your relative) file in order to obtain the B-1 or B-2 visa. In some instances, we can help with drafting the paperwork for the visa. In appropriate circumstances, we can assist with the filing for extensions of stay for persons already in the U.S.