{"id":2574,"date":"2025-07-10T23:46:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T23:46:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testnew.khashmatilaw.com\/?page_id=2574"},"modified":"2026-05-08T00:52:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T00:52:29","slug":"b-1-b-2-visa-attorney-in-new-york","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/khashmatilaw.com\/en\/b-1-b-2-visa-attorney-in-new-york\/","title":{"rendered":"B-1\/B-2 Visa Attorney in Queens, NY"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2574\" class=\"elementor elementor-2574\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5e4fef e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f5e4fef\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87a8d23 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"87a8d23\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Helping You Visit the U.S. for Business, Tourism, or Medical Care\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c149f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7c149f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At Khashmati Law, P.C., our experienced B-1\/B-2 visa attorney helps individuals apply for visitor visas to temporarily enter the United States for business, tourism, medical treatment, or family visits. Based in Queens, New York, our immigration lawyer represents clients throughout New York City and across all 50 states in matters involving B-1 business visas, B-2 tourist visas, visa extensions, change of status applications, and consular interview preparation. Applying for a visitor visa through the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/tourism-visit\/visitor.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Department of State<\/a>\u00a0can be challenging, especially when applicants must demonstrate strong ties to their home country and overcome concerns regarding immigrant intent. Our B-1\/B-2 visa attorney works closely with clients to prepare strong applications, supporting documentation, and interview strategies designed to maximize the chances of visa approval while avoiding delays and denials.<\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #eaa719;\"><b>Understanding B-1 and B-2 Visas<\/b><\/span><\/h3><p>The <b>B visa category<\/b> is for foreign nationals who plan to visit the U.S. temporarily for:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Business purposes (B-1)<\/b> \u2013 attending meetings or conferences, negotiating contracts, settling estates, or other professional activities.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tourism or medical treatment (B-2)<\/b> \u2013 visiting family, vacationing, receiving medical care, or engaging in recreational activities.<\/li><\/ul><p>The type of visa you should apply for depends on the <b>primary purpose<\/b> of your visit.<\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #eaa719;\"><b>Proving Eligibility for a U.S. Visitor Visa<\/b><\/span><\/h3><p>Under U.S. immigration law, all visitor visa applicants are presumed to have <b>immigrant intent<\/b>. To qualify for a B-1 or B-2 visa, you must prove that:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Your stay in the U.S. is <b>temporary<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">You have <b>enough financial resources<\/b> to cover your trip<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">You have <b>strong ties<\/b> to your home country\u2014such as property, family, employment, or other obligations\u2014and do not intend to abandon your residence abroad<\/li><\/ul><h3><span style=\"color: #eaa719;\"><b>Documents You May Need for a B-1\/B-2 Visa Application<\/b><\/span><\/h3><p>While the required documents may vary by consulate, applicants typically need:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/visa-information-resources\/forms\/ds-160-online-nonimmigrant-visa-application.html\">Form DS-160<\/a><\/strong> (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">A valid <b>passport<\/b> (valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Visa application fee<\/b> receipt<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Passport-style <b>photographs<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">An <b>invitation letter<\/b> from a U.S. relative, business partner, or institution<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Proof of financial support<\/b> (bank statements, tax returns, affidavits of support)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Travel itinerary<\/b> or round-trip airline tickets, if available<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Proof of <b>employment or business ownership<\/b> in your home country<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Title deeds or lease agreements<\/b> for real estate\/property<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Copies of <b>previous U.S. visas<\/b>, I-94 cards, or approval notices<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Documentation of <b>family members staying behind<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">For medical visits: treatment plan and letter from a U.S. medical provider<\/li><\/ul><p>If a family member in the U.S. will support your trip, you may also need their:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Immigration documents (green card, visa, or naturalization certificate)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Employment verification and pay stubs<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Recent <b>W-2s or tax returns<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><\/li><\/ul><h3><span style=\"color: #eaa719;\"><b>How Long Can I Stay in the U.S. on a B Visa?<\/b><\/span><\/h3><p>Your visa allows you to <b>travel to a U.S. port of entry<\/b>, but your <b>actual stay is determined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)<\/b> at entry. If admitted, you will receive an <b>I-94 record<\/b> showing your authorized stay\u2014typically up to 6 months.<\/p><p>You must <b>depart before your I-94 expires<\/b> to avoid falling out of status.<\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #eaa719;\"><b>Can I Extend My Stay on a B Visa?<\/b><\/span><\/h3><p>Yes. You may file <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/i-539\">Form I-539<\/a> <\/strong>to request an extension before your current stay expires. If submitted on time, you can remain in the U.S. <b>until USCIS makes a decision<\/b> (or for up to 240 days).<\/p><p>If approved, you\u2019ll receive an <b>approval notice with a new <\/b><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/i94.cbp.dhs.gov\/home\">I-94<\/a><\/strong>. If denied and your original stay has expired, you will be considered <b>out of status<\/b>, and your visa may become <b>void<\/b>. To avoid negative immigration consequences, we recommend applying at least <b>2 months before<\/b> your stay ends.<\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #eaa719;\"><b>Can I Study on a B-1 or B-2 Visa?<\/b><\/span><\/h3><p>No. Enrolling in academic or vocational programs while on a B visa is <b>not permitted<\/b>. If you wish to study, you must apply to <b>change your status<\/b> to an F-1 or M-1 student visa. Recreational or casual short-term classes may be allowed if they\u2019re not part of a degree or certification program.<\/p><h2><b>Plan Your U.S. Visit with Confidence<\/b><\/h2><p>At Khashmati Law, P.C., we understand how important it is to start your visit to the United States without legal stress or uncertainty. Whether you&#8217;re applying for a B-1 visa for business or a B-2 visa for personal travel or medical care, our immigration team is here to support you with personalized, honest guidance every step of the way.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/khashmatilaw.com\/consultation\/\"><b>Schedule a consultation<\/b><\/a> today 516-717-4757 to speak with a B visa lawyer and get the help you need to move forward.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Helping You Visit the U.S. for Business, Tourism, or Medical Care At Khashmati Law, P.C., our experienced B-1\/B-2 visa attorney helps individuals apply for visitor visas to temporarily enter the United States for business, tourism, medical treatment, or family visits. 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