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Visit & tourism visas
Short-term visits for tourism, business meetings, medical treatment and transit, including visa-free travel under the Visa Waiver Program.
B-2Visitor for Pleasure
Tourism, family visits and medical treatment; no work or degree study.
- Max stay
- Up to 6 months
- Annual cap
- None
- Sponsor
- None (self)
- Dual intent
- No
VWP / ESTAVisa Waiver Program
Visa-free business or tourist visits of up to 90 days for citizens of 42 countries, with an approved ESTA.
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Annual cap
- None
- Sponsor
- None
- Dual intent
- No
B-1Business Visitor
Short business trips: meetings, conferences, negotiations. No U.S. employment.
- Max stay
- Up to 6 months
- Annual cap
- None
- Sponsor
- None (self)
- Dual intent
- No
BCCBorder Crossing Card
Combined B-1/B-2 visa and border card for Mexican citizens, generally valid for 10 years.
- Max stay
- 30 days in border zone
- Annual cap
- None
- Sponsor
- None
- Dual intent
- No
C-1Transit Visa
Immediate and continuous transit through the U.S., up to 29 days; C-1/D for crew joining a vessel.
- Max stay
- 29 days
- Annual cap
- None
- Sponsor
- None
- Dual intent
- No
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