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Hey friends, I'm your visa assistant. Just helped someone get their U.S. visa approved the other day, and seeing how happy they were when receiving the visa made me excited too. You know what? U.S. visa application isn't as scary as it seems - the key is understanding the process and being well-prepared. Today, I'll share all the essential information about B1/B2 visas with you.

Honestly, whenever I see friends looking worried about visa applications, I can't help but want to say: it's not that complicated! If you follow the steps properly, getting a U.S. visa can be quite smooth. I was also very nervous during my first application, worried about making mistakes, but the whole process turned out much simpler than I imagined. Of course, this doesn't mean we can be careless - U.S. visas do have their peculiarities and require us to take each step seriously.

My recent experience helping my friend Xiao Lin apply for a U.S. visa left a deep impression on me. She was so nervous from reading all the "scary" information online that she couldn't sleep well. I guided her step by step through preparing materials, filling forms, and scheduling the interview. Finally, she successfully got a 10-year B1/B2 visa! Seeing her excitedly sharing her visa photo on social media made me really happy for her. So remember, with proper preparation, getting a U.S. visa can definitely be hassle-free!

Basic Knowledge

First, let's clarify what a B1/B2 visa is. Simply put, it's a temporary visitor visa - B1 is mainly for business visits, while B2 is for tourism. Most people apply for this type of visa.

Initially, I was also confused about these visa types and thought they were very complicated. Actually, B1/B2 visas are the most common type of U.S. non-immigrant visas and the easiest type for ordinary people to obtain. If you want to travel to the U.S. for tourism, visiting relatives, attending business meetings, short-term training, or medical treatment, this visa type is suitable. I suggest clarifying your travel purpose before applying, so you can be more focused when filling forms and during the interview.

You might ask: why combine business and tourism? This is because U.S. visa officers believe that whether for business or tourism, as long as it's a short-term stay, the requirements for applicants are basically the same. Smart design, right?

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