Can I bring my family to the USA on a B1/B2 visa?

Yes, foreign nationals can bring their family to the US on a B2 visa. The B1 visa is used for short-term business purposes, so it doesn’t allow applicants to bring their family members.

 

Spouses and children under 21 who wish to accompany the visa holder may apply for a B2 visa. If they wish to visit for vacations only, they may apply for visitor (B-2) visa or, if qualified then can apply for travel visa-free under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP).  Common-law spouses and partners are also eligible to apply for B-2 visas.

 

*Note:  Every family member should have their own B2 visa to accompany their family member.

 

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Family members who are allowed to apply for a B2 visa

Below are the family members who are allowed to apply for a B2 visa:

 

• Partners, extended family members such as elderly parents, and parents of F-1 student visa holders who are minors can apply
• Common-law spouses and partners

 

Requirements to apply for a B2 visa as a family member

To invite your relatives (any family members other than your spouse and children) and friends to the U.S, applicants should provide certain requirements to qualify for the visa such as:

 

• The visit to the United States will be temporary
• The visitors have residences outside the US to which they intend to return
• A letter of invitation
• Sufficient funds
• Ties to home country
• Valid passport
• Photographs
• Visa application fee
• Visa application form

 

Requirements to apply for a B2 visa as an applicant

The applicant must provide the proof of requirements to apply for a B2 visa for their family member:

 

• Proof of employment
• Proof of property ownership
• Proof of contact with other family members
• Proof of sufficient funds

 

Steps to apply for a B2 visa for family

Below are the steps to apply for a B2 visa for the family:

 

Step 1: Complete the Online Visa Application

Step 2: Submit all the requirements

Step 3: Schedule an Interview

 Step 4: Attend the visa interview

Step 5: Get the visa and visit the country

 

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