B1/B2 Visa Approved. Now some questions

[csadangi 0]

Hi,

My US B1/B2 visa got approved after 37 days of admin processing.

I have a few questions:

1) can i use it for business purposes without the consent of the US embassy as it has both B1/B2?

2) How long can i stay in US once i enter considering the fact that i got it for 10 years

3) Dumb question: How long is the immigration que in Houston?

[Penguin_ie 5,996]

You can use it for business meetings, conferences etc. You cannot work in the US with it.

Usually you are given 6 months, which is the maximum. However, it is up to the officer at the border and they may give you less, especially if you already spent some time in the US within the last year- the guideline is to spend more time outside than inside the US after each visit, and not to exceed 180 days inside the USA in any rolling year.

[benuk 18]

Hi,

My US B1/B2 visa got approved after 37 days of admin processing.

I have a few questions:

1) can i use it for business purposes without the consent of the US embassy as it has both B1/B2?

2) How long can i stay in US once i enter considering the fact that i got it for 10 years

3) Dumb question: How long is the immigration que in Houston?

If you don't mind asking...Any particular reason for applying to a B1/B2 when you are part of the Visa Waiver Program?

[csadangi 0]

If you don't mind asking...Any particular reason for applying to a B1/B2 when you are part of the Visa Waiver Program?

Hi,

Am not a part of the visa-waiver program. I am from India studying in Sweden. I don't have a Swedish citizenship so i am not entitled to use the visa waiver program.

[benuk 18]

Hi,

Am not a part of the visa-waiver program. I am from India studying in Sweden. I don't have a Swedish citizenship so i am not entitled to use the visa waiver program.

Okay got it !!

[Harsh_77 718]

Hi,

Am not a part of the visa-waiver program. I am from India studying in Sweden. I don't have a Swedish citizenship so i am not entitled to use the visa waiver program.

10 Year visa means for next 10 years you are allowed to enter US (multiple times and can stay in no more than 6 months per calendar year and you adhere to all the visa regulation.)

Every time you enter, officer at POE would ask you the reason for the visit and based on the reason you might be asked to produce the relevant document and as long as you can provide them you would be granted entry.

On Business Visa only thing you can do is either attend a meeting or training, you cannot work.

Duration of the stay is determined by the officer at POE based on the purpose of your visit and he would stamp that on your I-94.

[csadangi 0]

10 Year visa means for next 10 years you are allowed to enter US (multiple times and can stay in no more than 6 months per calendar year and you adhere to all the visa regulation.)

Every time you enter, officer at POE would ask you the reason for the visit and based on the reason you might be asked to produce the relevant document and as long as you can provide them you would be granted entry.

On Business Visa only thing you can do is either attend a meeting or training, you cannot work.

Duration of the stay is determined by the officer at POE based on the purpose of your visit and he would stamp that on your I-94.

So, do i need to produce the invitation letter from my friend by changing the dates to July (earlier i was going on May 12 but due to late arrival of visa i have changed my dates) during immigration?