Definition
B-1/B-2 Visitor Visa
Nonimmigrant visa for temporary business (B-1) or tourism (B-2) visits.
B-1/B-2 is the most common nonimmigrant visa, granting up to 6 months of authorized stay per visit (typically). B visa holders generally cannot work or attend school full-time, and overstays may render them inadmissible.
See also
More immigration terms
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Beneficiary
The person on whose behalf an immigration petition is filed.
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Biometrics
Fingerprints and photograph taken at a USCIS Application Support Center.
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Board of Immigration Appeals
The highest administrative body for interpreting and applying U.S. immigration laws.
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Cancellation of Removal
A defense to deportation available to certain LPRs and long-term undocumented residents.
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CBP
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the agency that inspects people entering the U.S.
Not legal advice. Definitions are provided for educational use. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney.