For visitors to the U.S., Magdalena Cuprys, Esq. published guidance for B-Visas

CLEWISTON, Fla. - Jan. 25, 2019 - PRLog -- In a new guidance for visitors to the United States, Immigration Attorney Magdalena Cuprys provides advice for obtaining a Visitor Visa and entry into the United States. The complete article will be published on her Blog at https://magdalenacuprysblog.blogspot.com/

Some nationalities, such as British or German citizens, are exempt from visa requirements and can travel with a so-called "visa waiver" (which will be the subject of a separate, future article by Magdalena Cuprys). All others require a "visa" that allows a foreign citizen to travel to the United States port-of entry, and request permission of the U.S. immigration inspector to enter the United States.

The "visitor" visa is a nonimmigrant visa for persons desiring to enter the United States temporarily for Business (B-1) and for pleasure or Medical Treatment (B-2).  As an example, if the purpose for your planned travel is to consult with business associates, travel for a scientific, educational or professional purpose, for a business convention or conference on specific dates, settle an estate, or negotiate a contract, then a business (B-1) visitor visa would be the appropriate type of visa for your travel. In many cases, U.S. Consulates issue B-1/2 visas which combine the business and pleasure purposes.

Applicants for visitor visas must show that they qualify for visa issuance under the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).  Applicants must demonstrate that they are properly classifiable as visitors under U.S. law.

The presumption in the law is that every visitor visa applicant is an intending immigrant. Therefore, applicants for visitor visas must overcome this presumption by demonstrating that the purpose of their trip is to enter the U.S. for business, pleasure, or medical treatment; and that they plan to remain for a specific, limited period. Depending on individual circumstances, applicants may provide other documentation substantiating the trip's purpose and specifying the nature of binding obligations, such as family ties or employment, which would compel their return abroad.

In order to process a Tourist (B-1) Visa through a U.S. Consular Office, one must provide information and/or documentation evidencing that one does not intend to permanently immigrate to the United States and, that one is not a risk to overstay the duration of their visa nor are they a risk to engage in unauthorized employment or become a public charge while in the U.S. This information may include documentation on property ownership in the country of residence: mortgage, rent, estate taxes, bills, vehicle and/or property title, etc. (for visitor and/or immediate family members with whom one may live); and a formal letter stating the applicant's occupation and activities in city of residence, and ties to the community.

The above is merely illustrative and intended as guidance before submitting a visa application package to the U.S. Embassy in the visitor's country of residence. When in doubt, consult with an immigration attorney to prepare necessary documentation and prepare yourself for the consular interview.

Magdalena Cuprys is the principal attorney of Serving Immigrants, a full-service immigration law firm offering a complete range of immigration services to both businesses and individuals. Located in Miami and Clewiston, the firm's offices provide corporate and individual clients of foreign nationality with temporary work permits for the U.S., green card petitions, criminal waivers and representation in removal proceedings cases.

Website: https://magdalenacupryslaw.com/
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