{"id":6076,"date":"2024-07-03T12:28:59","date_gmt":"2024-07-03T16:28:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/iso\/?page_id=6076"},"modified":"2025-04-24T11:26:23","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T15:26:23","slug":"b-1-b-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/iso\/visas\/b-1-b-2\/","title":{"rendered":"B-1 and B-2 Visitors"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":46,"featured_media":0,"parent":4636,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-6076","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"lead_in":"","display_title":"","subtitle":"","call_to_action":"","hero_image_placement":"no_image","hero_media":"images","hero_pattern_option":"","hero_video":"","hero_external_video_url":"","hero_external_video_title":"","hero_external_video_poster":"","hero_image_landing":"","hero_image_landing_two":"","hero_image_landing_three":"","content_modules":[{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion_new","anchor_id":"","classes":"","title":"","description":"<h3 class=\"weight-bold\">B-1 and B-2 visitor visas are for individuals who wish to enter the United States temporarily, for a maximum of six months, for either of the following purposes:<\/h3>","background":"plain","background_color":"#ffffff","style":"row_blank","expand":"no","accordions":[{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Research activities","icon":"","row_content":"<ul>\r\n \t<li>A visitor coming to the 天美传媒 to conduct <strong>collaborative research<\/strong>, or who will conduct research activities that <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>will benefit<\/strong><\/span> the University, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>may not do so under a B-1 or B-2 visa<\/strong><\/span>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/iso\/scholars-employees\/j-1-scholars\/\">Such activities require a J-1 visa<\/a>. For example, if a University faculty member and colleague at a foreign institution are in the process of collaborating on an existing research project, and the colleague at the foreign institution desires to come to the University to utilize the University\u2019s research facilities to investigate a portion of the project while collaborating with University faculty member, the individual should <em>not<\/em> visit the United States utilizing a B-1 or B-2 visa.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>On the other hand, if the colleague at the foreign institution wishes to travel to the 天美传媒 to speak at a conference hosted by the University, or to discuss potential future research projects or collaborations with the University faculty member, the individual <em>may<\/em> visit the United States utilizing a B-1 or B-2 visa.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>In cases where it is not certain whether a visitor should visit the 天美传媒 utilizing a J-1 or B-1 or B-2 visa, the International Services Office <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/iso\/scholars-employees\/j-1-scholars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>will generally recommend that the visitor seek a J-1 visa<\/em><\/a>, as J-1 status provides numerous benefits that are not realized with a B-1 or B-2 visa.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","accordion_anchor":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Business visitor: B-1 visa","icon":"","row_content":"The business visitor (B-1 visa) can consult with colleagues, present a lecture, attend conferences, attend a job interview, perform <strong>independent<\/strong> research (with <strong>no benefit to the 天美传媒<\/strong>), participate in a medical clerkship (see below for more information) or engage in an observer program (with <strong>no <\/strong>\u201chands on\u201d training). Visitors for business must be self-supported and may not receive payments for any business conducted, though honoraria may be permitted in certain circumstances. B-1 visitors are restricted to a maximum visit period of six months.","accordion_anchor":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Medical Clerkship: B-1 visa","icon":"","row_content":"Under specific circumstances, individuals who are studying at a foreign medical school may enter the United States using a B-1 visa. Such individuals may take an \u201celective clerkship\u201d at the School of Medicine and Dentistry; provided that the individual may not receive remuneration as part of the clerkship. The medical clerkship is only for medical students pursuing their normal third- or fourth-year internship in a U.S. medical school as part of a foreign medical school degree. An \u201celective clerkship\u201d affords practical experience and instructions in the various disciplines of medicine under the supervision and direction of faculty physicians at a U.S. medical school\u2019s hospital as an approved part of the applicant\u2019s foreign medical school education. It does not apply to graduate medical training.","accordion_anchor":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Tourist visitor: B-2 visa","icon":"","row_content":"The tourist visitor (B-2 visa) can go sightseeing, on vacation, attend sporting or musical events, visit family and friends, or get medical treatment. B-2 visitors are also restricted to a maximum of six months. Visitors should not engage in University activities using a B-2 visa.","accordion_anchor":""}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","anchor":"","css_class":"","title":"<h2><strong>Rules for B-1 and B-2 nonimmigrant visa holders<\/strong><\/h2>","content":"<ul>\r\n \t<li>Can not be used by matriculating students or scholars coming to the 天美传媒 for an academic appointment, including \u201cVisiting\u201d or \u201cVisitor\u201d appointments.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Can not be used by a visitor coming to the University to conduct collaborative research, or who will conduct research activities that will benefit the University.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Must be self-supported.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Must have an institutional or employment affiliation in their home country or country of residence.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Maximum duration of stay is 6 months for business or tourism.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>A B-1 or B-2 visitor should not travel outside the United States while an extension of the current status or change of status to another category (please note exceptions below) is pending with USCIS.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Can not volunteer or have any employment intent, including a change of status to J-1 or an employment category, such as an H-1B within the United States.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Visitors must provide their health and other liability insurance as applicable.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Visitors are otherwise subject to all applicable 天美传媒 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/policies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">policies and procedures<\/a>, including those related to human subjects, research, and patient contact.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nThere may be opportunities to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/iso\/visas\/b-1-b-2\/study-visitor\/\"><strong>study as a visitor<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0if it meets incidental or recreational study criteria.","background_color":"#f4f4f4","width":"width-medium"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","anchor":"","css_class":"","title":"<h2>Before applying for the B-1 or B-2 visa<\/h2>","content":"<ul>\r\n \t<li>Check the <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/visa-information-resources\/wait-times.html\"><strong>current appointment waiting times<\/strong><\/a> to give yourself plenty of time for your visa interview and visa processing time.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>To check fees and other application requirements, find your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usembassy.gov\/\"><strong>US embassy or consulate<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usembassy.gov\/\">.<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Everyone in the family needs their own B-1 or B-2 visa, even if you're traveling together. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/iso\/visas\/b-1-b-2\/inviting-family-friends\/\">Read additional guidance on inviting family and friends to visit<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>While B-1 or B-2 visas may be valid up to 10 years, visitors on B-1 or B-2 will only be permitted to stay in the United States for a maximum of six months.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>For visits less than 90 days and from a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhs.gov\/visa-waiver-program-requirements\"><strong>participating country<\/strong><\/a>, you might qualify for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhs.gov\/visa-waiver-program\"><strong>Visa Waiver Program<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","background_color":"#ffc70a","width":"width-medium"},{"acf_fc_layout":"card_grid","anchor":"","css_class":"","title":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related resources<\/h2>","description":"","background_color":"#FFFFFF","width":"width-large","columns":"3","cards":[{"card_title":"<p class=\"u-card-title\">Visa category comparison<\/p>","card_text":"","card_background_color":"#f4f4f4","card_hover_color":"#283faf","card_link":{"title":"","url":"\/iso\/visas\/categories\/","target":""},"card_hover_arrow":"hover_arrow","card_image":"","card_image_size":"","card_image_placement":"","card_image_hover_state":"hover_fade","card_image_link":""},{"card_title":"<p class=\"u-card-title\">Study as a visitor<\/p>","card_text":"","card_background_color":"#f4f4f4","card_hover_color":"#283faf","card_link":{"title":"","url":"\/iso\/visas\/b-1-b-2\/study-visitor\/","target":""},"card_hover_arrow":"hover_arrow","card_image":"","card_image_size":"","card_image_placement":"","card_image_hover_state":"hover_fade","card_image_link":""},{"card_title":"<p class=\"u-card-title\">Inviting friends and family<\/p>","card_text":"","card_background_color":"#f4f4f4","card_hover_color":"#283faf","card_link":{"title":"Inviting Family and Friends","url":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/iso\/visas\/b-1-b-2\/inviting-family-friends\/","target":""},"card_hover_arrow":"hover_arrow","card_image":"","card_image_size":"","card_image_placement":"","card_image_hover_state":"hover_fade","card_image_link":""}]}]},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.8 - 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