Consular Processing—General Instructions

Visitor's Visa

The visitor's visa is a type of nonimmigrant visa for persons desiring to enter the United States temporarily for business (B-1) or for pleasure, tourism or medical treatment (B-2). International travelers with visitor visas comprise a large portion of temporary visitor travel to the United States every year. For additional information please visit the US Department of State Visitor Visa website.

An invitation letter from the conference and some general B-1 Consulate Instructions are below.