Houston Visitor Visa Attorney

Need to Apply for a Visitor Visa to Enter the United States? Iyer PLLC Can Help! Based in Houston and proudly serving clients in in Houston, Pasadena, Sugar Land, Conroe, Baytown, Katy, Clear Lake, Pearland, League City, Richmond, Spring, Humble, Kingwood, Stafford, Cypress, Fulshear, Missouri City, and The Woodlands. We also take immigration cases nationwide.

Do you want to enter the United States temporarily for either business, pleasure, medical treatment, or other special circumstances? If so, a B-1/B-2 visitor visa or a border crossing card may be appropriate for you. Iyer PLLC can help you through the visa application process, the visa interview, and any waivers if necessary. When your case is handled by Iyer PLLC, you can be sure that you are getting the highest quality help.

Obtaining a Visitor Visa

Generally, a visitor visa permits the holder to enter the United States temporarily for some defined purpose, whether business, pleasure, medical treatment, or other special circumstances. Provided that the stay actually has a time limitation and is not indefinite, the actual duration of a visa holder’s stay may exceed six months or even a year. To apply, the noncitizen must apply for a B-1, B-2, or B-1/B-2 visa, or a border crossing card, from the Department of State. Most applicants will apply at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in their home country. If successful, the applicant will receive a visitor visa stamp or a border crossing card permitting her to enter the United States as a visitor. 

You may consider applying for a visitor visa if you want to enter the United States:

• to attend business conventions, conferences, consultations, and other legitimate activities of a commercial or professional nature;
• to negotiate contracts;
• to consult with business associates;
• for tourism or family visits;
• for medical treatment;
• to participate in conventions, conferences, or convocations of fraternal, social, or service organizations;
• as a dependent of a member of the U.S. military;
• for a short course of study incidental to the primary purpose of tourism;
• as an amateur entertainer or athlete;
• to facilitate automatic naturalization; or
• as a domestic worker.
• for one of the other defined special purposes.

Types of Visitor Visas

Visitor visas include B-1, B-2, and B-1/B-2 visas, as well as border crossing cards. Generally, each visitor visa is subject to the same requirements, although the purpose for which the visa is issued may vary significantly depending on the holder’s personal circumstances. 

B-1 Visas for Business

Generally, B-1 visas allow individuals to temporarily conduct certain legitimate business activities in the United States. 

The types of business that may permit a person to receive this type of visa include: 

• Business meetings with partners
• Negotiating contracts and deals
• Estate planning matters
• Business conferences in your field

B-2  Visas for Pleasure

Generally, B-2 visas are granted to those seeking to enter the United States for tourism, medical treatment, or other special purposes. 

Call Iyer PLLC today to begin discussing your case with our legal professionals: (832) 430-3167.