B-2 Tourist
Type of visa (immigration status)
Tourist visa
Eligibility criteria
Evidence of financial support and tourist plans.
Possible income from U.S. sources
- Honorarium and/or reimbursement for travel and subsistence possible
- No salary
- Limited to five honorarium payments in a six-month time period
- No stay for longer than nine days at any one university if pay is included
Maximum length of stay in U.S.
- Six months initially
- Renewable to 12 months total
Advantages
- Quick and relatively easy to obtain and use many times
- No government form or petition required
Disadvantages
- Limited stay in U.S.
- No salary
- Cannot stay for more than nine days at any one university if being paid
Supporting documentation needed
- Invitation letter with dates and purpose of visit
- Proof of adequate funds for visit
- Evidence of return ticket
