Tourism
Holidays, city breaks and other temporary tourist travel.
Let us plan your U.S. visa application
around your travel purpose and personal
profile.
For U.S. visitor visa applications, it is important to define the purpose of travel correctly and ensure that the information
provided in the DS-160 form is consistent with your personal and professional profile, while preparing the application
as a coherent whole. At Altun Vision, we assess your application in line with your travel plans and individual
circumstances and coordinate the process from start to finish.
What Is a U.S. B1/B2 Visitor Visa?
The B1/B2 visitor visa is a nonimmigrant visa category for temporary travel to the United States for tourism, visits to family or friends, certain business activities and other permitted short-term purposes.
B-1 covers business meetings, commercial discussions, contract negotiations and other permitted temporary business activities, while B-2 covers tourism, visits to family or friends and, where appropriate, medical treatment. A combined B1/B2 visa may be used for permitted activities under both categories.
A visitor visa does not provide the right to work or reside permanently in the United States. The purpose of travel must remain compatible with the activities permitted under visitor status.
For Which Purposes Can You Apply for a U.S. Visitor Visa?
Family / Friend Visit
Visiting family members, relatives or friends who live in the United States.
Business Travel
Business meetings, commercial discussions, contract negotiations and other permitted temporary business activities.
Conference / Professional Event
Attendance at scientific, educational, professional or business conferences and similar events.
Medical Treatment
Temporary visits for medical evaluation or treatment where the relevant conditions are met.
Other Permitted Visits
Other temporary visit purposes that may fall within the B1/B2 visitor visa framework.
How Do We Prepare Your Application?
Defining the Purpose of Travel
We assess the purpose and duration of the proposed visit and determine the appropriate visa category.
Assessing the Applicant Profile
Professional circumstances, income structure, financial profile, family ties and previous travel history are considered together.
Preparing the DS-160 Form
The DS-160 form is prepared accurately and consistently on the basis of the applicant’s personal, professional and travel information.
Appointment and Application Coordination
The application account, required payment and consular appointment process are planned and coordinated.
Interview and File Preparation
The application file is reviewed before submission and, where appropriate, preparation is provided for the consular interview.
Key Considerations for U.S. Visa Applications
DS-160 and Consistency of Declarations
The information provided in the DS-160 should be accurate, complete and consistent with the applicant’s personal, professional and travel history.
Purpose and Plan of Travel
The purpose, intended duration and overall framework of the U.S. visit should be clear and consistent.
Financial and Professional Profile
The applicant’s income structure, employment or business circumstances and how the travel expenses will be funded are considered together.
Ties to Türkiye and Travel History
Family, employment, education, property and other personal ties, together with previous international travel, form part of the overall application profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between B1, B2 and B1/B2?
B-1 is used for permitted temporary business activities, while B-2 is used for tourism and personal visits. B1/B2 is a combined visitor visa covering permitted activities under both categories.
How long can a U.S. B1/B2 visa be valid?
Visa validity may vary according to the applicant’s nationality and the applicable reciprocity rules. Turkish citizens may be issued long-term, multiple-entry B1/B2 visas.
Is visa validity the same as the period I may stay in the United States?
No. Visa validity indicates the period during which you may travel to a U.S. port of entry. The period of stay permitted in the United States is determined by the competent authorities at the time of entry.
What is the DS-160 form?
DS-160 is the online application form used for U.S. nonimmigrant visa applications.
Is an interview required for a U.S. visa?
In general, applicants are interviewed in person. Interview waivers may be available for certain applications from time to time, so the current rules should be checked before applying.
Can a family member or friend pay for my trip?
Where appropriate, all or part of the travel expenses may be covered by another person. This support should be presented clearly and consistently in the application.
Can B1/B2 be used for a business meeting or conference?
Certain meetings, commercial discussions, conferences and similar temporary activities may be permitted under B-1. Ordinary employment in the United States is not a permitted visitor visa activity.
Can I apply again if I have previously been refused a U.S. visa?
Yes. The previous refusal and its reasons should be assessed before a new application, together with any changed circumstances and the applicant’s current profile.
Is a U.S. visa outcome guaranteed?
No. The final decision rests solely with the competent U.S. authorities. Our advisory service is designed to help ensure that the application is prepared under the correct category with consistent information and an appropriate application strategy.
U.S. VISA ADVISORY
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