USA B2 Tourist Visa is a non-immigrant visa. This visa is issued to individuals who want to enter USA on a temporary visit, pleasure trip or medical purpose. The B2 visa can be used to visit friends or family, travel within the US, participate in several social activities and obtain medical treatment. The validity period of B2 visas is six months. Extensions are offered when the required conditions are met. This visa is not applicable for activities like employment, study, paid performances and work in information media.
The visa holder can travel from one state to another without any registration with the authorities. Travel for medical treatment is permitted under this visa; the holder has to provide necessary documents that support the nature of disorder and financial credibility towards treatment and living expenses. He/she can join in classes that do not offer any credits. In order to secure a B2 tourist visa, he/she needs to apply to the US Consulate. The holder need not apply to the respective Immigration Service.
The travel plan and the purchase of tickets cannot be made until the visa is granted. There is no kind of derivative status given to the B2 Visas. Hence, the family members of the individual should independently qualify for this visa.
