Can I have both L1 and B1 visa?

If you apply for two types of visas and are eligible for both visas, consular officers are permitted to issue two concurrently valid visas. For example, you may have a B1/B2 visa for tourist purposes that was granted for 10 years and also be issued an E-2 visa to run a business in the United States.

Can I have two different US visas at the same time?

You may apply for two different visas at the same time if you can show that you will enter the United States on the first visa, leave and re-enter on the other. You are required to complete one visa application form DS-160 but pay two MRV fees; the second fee is paid to the Embassy cashier on the day of the interview.

Can I change my B1 B2 visa to L1?

The short answer is Yes. You can change your status to L1 while you are onB1/B2. However, you have to go to a different country (outside US) to stamp on yourvisa. Having L1 and B1/B2 at a same time is possible.

Can I have both B1 and B2 visa?

Once a visa is issued after approval of your B1 or B2 visa application to the U.S. government, “B1/B2” is indicated under “Visa Type/Class.” Under this visa indication, the traveler may engage in both short-term business and tourism activities while in the United States.

Can you change from B1 to L1?

Yes, it is possible to apply for a change of status from B1 to L1. Approval of the applications usually takes about 4 months (unless the application is not done right); if you pay for a premium processing, you can have a decision within 15 days.

Is B1 and B2 visa same?

The B-1/B-2 visa is a temporary, non-immigrant visa that allows the holder to travel to the United States for either business or tourism purposes. The B-1 visa covers business trips, while the B-2 visa covers tourism, such as vacation or visiting family.

Can I get 2 bridging visa?

If you are applying for 2 visas at the same time, the Department will grant you 2 bridging visas. However, they will not be effective until your current substantive visa expired. Once a decision is made, either you are granted the substantive visa “A” or your bridging visa “A” will cease.

What happens if your B-1 visa says B1/B2?

You may, for example, have applied for a B-1, but the visa you were issued says ‘B1/B2 visa’. This isn’t an error and shouldn’t be any cause for concern. The different permissible activities under the respective B-1 and B-2 visas can in practice be rigid for travellers, allowing little flexibility under the visa conditions.

When to apply for a B-1 temporary business visitor visa?

B-1 Temporary Business Visitor You may be eligible for a B-1 visa if you will be participating in business activities of a commercial or professional nature in the United States, including, but not limited to: Consulting with business associates

What are the different types of B-1 visas?

There are two different types of B visa available, catering for different permissible activities while in the US: B-1 visa – allowing business-related activities such as consulting with business associates, attending scientific, educational, professional or business conventions/conferences, settling an estate or negotiating contracts.

Can a B-1 visa holder enter the US without a visa?

Aliens seeking a B-1 visa from certain countries may be able to enter the United States without a visa. For information about exemptions from the visa requirements, see the Customs & Border Protection page. If you are in the United States in another valid nonimmigrant status, you may be eligible to change to B-1 status.