Is a B2 visa application OK for a scientific conference?
Background:
I am a PhD student. I intend to attend a scientific conference in the US in August, where I'll be presenting a paper. I specified B-2 type (tourism, pleasure, visit type) while filling my DS-160 application form and scheduling an appointment with the US Embassy in Madrid. I later realized that B-1 (business type) fits better for scientific conferences, but I had already submitted the DS-160 form with B-2 specified on it before realizing. I have also received an appointment confirmation.
Question:
Do you think specifying B-2 instead of B-1 might be a problem during the visa interview please? What can I do to avoid potential problems please? Thanks a lot!
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asked Jun 23 '16 at 16:22
rand0muzrrand0muzr
80110
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Background:
I am a PhD student. I intend to attend a scientific conference in the US in August, where I'll be presenting a paper. I specified B-2 type (tourism, pleasure, visit type) while filling my DS-160 application form and scheduling an appointment with the US Embassy in Madrid. I later realized that B-1 (business type) fits better for scientific conferences, but I had already submitted the DS-160 form with B-2 specified on it before realizing. I have also received an appointment confirmation.
Question:
Do you think specifying B-2 instead of B-1 might be a problem during the visa interview please? What can I do to avoid potential problems please? Thanks a lot!
visas usa paperwork b1-b2-visas applications
asked Jun 23 '16 at 16:22
rand0muzrrand0muzr
80110
Do you need a visa at all? If you're a Spanish citizen, you can attend the conference on the Visa Waiver Program.
– David Richerby
Jun 23 '16 at 19:24
Thanks for your comment. I am not Spanish, but I have a Schengen visa with Spain as port of entry.
– rand0muzr
Jun 23 '16 at 21:50
1
Follow-up: I got the B1/B2 visa without any problem.
– rand0muzr
Aug 5 '16 at 10:43
Thanks for following up - very useful for those with similar questions
– tea4two
Aug 5 '16 at 13:06
add a comment |
Background:
I am a PhD student. I intend to attend a scientific conference in the US in August, where I'll be presenting a paper. I specified B-2 type (tourism, pleasure, visit type) while filling my DS-160 application form and scheduling an appointment with the US Embassy in Madrid. I later realized that B-1 (business type) fits better for scientific conferences, but I had already submitted the DS-160 form with B-2 specified on it before realizing. I have also received an appointment confirmation.
Question:
Do you think specifying B-2 instead of B-1 might be a problem during the visa interview please? What can I do to avoid potential problems please? Thanks a lot!
visas usa paperwork b1-b2-visas applications
asked Jun 23 '16 at 16:22
rand0muzrrand0muzr
80110
Background:
I am a PhD student. I intend to attend a scientific conference in the US in August, where I'll be presenting a paper. I specified B-2 type (tourism, pleasure, visit type) while filling my DS-160 application form and scheduling an appointment with the US Embassy in Madrid. I later realized that B-1 (business type) fits better for scientific conferences, but I had already submitted the DS-160 form with B-2 specified on it before realizing. I have also received an appointment confirmation.
Question:
Do you think specifying B-2 instead of B-1 might be a problem during the visa interview please? What can I do to avoid potential problems please? Thanks a lot!
visas usa paperwork b1-b2-visas applications
visas usa paperwork b1-b2-visas applications
asked Jun 23 '16 at 16:22
rand0muzrrand0muzr
80110
asked Jun 23 '16 at 16:22
rand0muzrrand0muzr
80110
edited Jun 23 '16 at 23:39
rand0muzr
asked Jun 23 '16 at 16:22
rand0muzrrand0muzr
80110
asked Jun 23 '16 at 16:22
rand0muzrrand0muzr
80110
asked Jun 23 '16 at 16:22
rand0muzrrand0muzr
80110
80110
Do you need a visa at all? If you're a Spanish citizen, you can attend the conference on the Visa Waiver Program.
– David Richerby
Jun 23 '16 at 19:24
Thanks for your comment. I am not Spanish, but I have a Schengen visa with Spain as port of entry.
– rand0muzr
Jun 23 '16 at 21:50
1
Follow-up: I got the B1/B2 visa without any problem.
– rand0muzr
Aug 5 '16 at 10:43
Thanks for following up - very useful for those with similar questions
– tea4two
Aug 5 '16 at 13:06
add a comment |
Do you need a visa at all? If you're a Spanish citizen, you can attend the conference on the Visa Waiver Program.
– David Richerby
Jun 23 '16 at 19:24
Thanks for your comment. I am not Spanish, but I have a Schengen visa with Spain as port of entry.
– rand0muzr
Jun 23 '16 at 21:50
1
Follow-up: I got the B1/B2 visa without any problem.
– rand0muzr
Aug 5 '16 at 10:43
Thanks for following up - very useful for those with similar questions
– tea4two
Aug 5 '16 at 13:06
Do you need a visa at all? If you're a Spanish citizen, you can attend the conference on the Visa Waiver Program.
– David Richerby
Jun 23 '16 at 19:24
Do you need a visa at all? If you're a Spanish citizen, you can attend the conference on the Visa Waiver Program.
– David Richerby
Jun 23 '16 at 19:24
Thanks for your comment. I am not Spanish, but I have a Schengen visa with Spain as port of entry.
– rand0muzr
Jun 23 '16 at 21:50
Thanks for your comment. I am not Spanish, but I have a Schengen visa with Spain as port of entry.
– rand0muzr
Jun 23 '16 at 21:50
1
1
Follow-up: I got the B1/B2 visa without any problem.
– rand0muzr
Aug 5 '16 at 10:43
Follow-up: I got the B1/B2 visa without any problem.
– rand0muzr
Aug 5 '16 at 10:43
Thanks for following up - very useful for those with similar questions
– tea4two
Aug 5 '16 at 13:06
Thanks for following up - very useful for those with similar questions
– tea4two
Aug 5 '16 at 13:06
add a comment |
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No, not a problem. The interviewer will ask you about the reasons of visiting, and will correct the visa type on the spot if you chose the wrong type. One time, I was applying for D visa (crew visa), and I asked the interviewer if it's ok to include another visa as well (B1/B2), he asked me why and I told him I would like to visit if I have some days off, he said ok and I got it.
Regarding B1/B2, most likely you will get the two together, it's rare to issue just one of the two B visas.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:52
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answered Jun 23 '16 at 16:31
Nean Der ThalNean Der Thal
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Thanks a lot Heidel Ber Gensis! Your response has helped to put my mind at rest :)
– rand0muzr
Jun 23 '16 at 17:10
@rand0muzr it would be nice and more helpful to come back and update us with the outcome after the interview..
– Nean Der Thal
Jun 23 '16 at 17:10
Sure, I will do so.
– rand0muzr
Jun 23 '16 at 17:12
add a comment |
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No, not a problem. The interviewer will ask you about the reasons of visiting, and will correct the visa type on the spot if you chose the wrong type. One time, I was applying for D visa (crew visa), and I asked the interviewer if it's ok to include another visa as well (B1/B2), he asked me why and I told him I would like to visit if I have some days off, he said ok and I got it.
Regarding B1/B2, most likely you will get the two together, it's rare to issue just one of the two B visas.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:52
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answered Jun 23 '16 at 16:31
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Thanks a lot Heidel Ber Gensis! Your response has helped to put my mind at rest :)
– rand0muzr
Jun 23 '16 at 17:10
@rand0muzr it would be nice and more helpful to come back and update us with the outcome after the interview..
– Nean Der Thal
Jun 23 '16 at 17:10
Sure, I will do so.
– rand0muzr
Jun 23 '16 at 17:12
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No, not a problem. The interviewer will ask you about the reasons of visiting, and will correct the visa type on the spot if you chose the wrong type. One time, I was applying for D visa (crew visa), and I asked the interviewer if it's ok to include another visa as well (B1/B2), he asked me why and I told him I would like to visit if I have some days off, he said ok and I got it.
Regarding B1/B2, most likely you will get the two together, it's rare to issue just one of the two B visas.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:52
Community♦
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answered Jun 23 '16 at 16:31
Nean Der ThalNean Der Thal
68.7k26255359
Thanks a lot Heidel Ber Gensis! Your response has helped to put my mind at rest :)
– rand0muzr
Jun 23 '16 at 17:10
@rand0muzr it would be nice and more helpful to come back and update us with the outcome after the interview..
– Nean Der Thal
Jun 23 '16 at 17:10
Sure, I will do so.
– rand0muzr
Jun 23 '16 at 17:12
add a comment |
No, not a problem. The interviewer will ask you about the reasons of visiting, and will correct the visa type on the spot if you chose the wrong type. One time, I was applying for D visa (crew visa), and I asked the interviewer if it's ok to include another visa as well (B1/B2), he asked me why and I told him I would like to visit if I have some days off, he said ok and I got it.
Regarding B1/B2, most likely you will get the two together, it's rare to issue just one of the two B visas.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:52
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answered Jun 23 '16 at 16:31
Nean Der ThalNean Der Thal
68.7k26255359
No, not a problem. The interviewer will ask you about the reasons of visiting, and will correct the visa type on the spot if you chose the wrong type. One time, I was applying for D visa (crew visa), and I asked the interviewer if it's ok to include another visa as well (B1/B2), he asked me why and I told him I would like to visit if I have some days off, he said ok and I got it.
Regarding B1/B2, most likely you will get the two together, it's rare to issue just one of the two B visas.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:52
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answered Jun 23 '16 at 16:31
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68.7k26255359
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Thanks a lot Heidel Ber Gensis! Your response has helped to put my mind at rest :)
– rand0muzr
Jun 23 '16 at 17:10
@rand0muzr it would be nice and more helpful to come back and update us with the outcome after the interview..
– Nean Der Thal
Jun 23 '16 at 17:10
Sure, I will do so.
– rand0muzr
Jun 23 '16 at 17:12
add a comment |
Thanks a lot Heidel Ber Gensis! Your response has helped to put my mind at rest :)
– rand0muzr
Jun 23 '16 at 17:10
@rand0muzr it would be nice and more helpful to come back and update us with the outcome after the interview..
– Nean Der Thal
Jun 23 '16 at 17:10
Sure, I will do so.
– rand0muzr
Jun 23 '16 at 17:12
Thanks a lot Heidel Ber Gensis! Your response has helped to put my mind at rest :)
– rand0muzr
Jun 23 '16 at 17:10
Thanks a lot Heidel Ber Gensis! Your response has helped to put my mind at rest :)
– rand0muzr
Jun 23 '16 at 17:10
@rand0muzr it would be nice and more helpful to come back and update us with the outcome after the interview..
– Nean Der Thal
Jun 23 '16 at 17:10
@rand0muzr it would be nice and more helpful to come back and update us with the outcome after the interview..
– Nean Der Thal
Jun 23 '16 at 17:10
Sure, I will do so.
– rand0muzr
Jun 23 '16 at 17:12
Sure, I will do so.
– rand0muzr
Jun 23 '16 at 17:12
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Do you need a visa at all? If you're a Spanish citizen, you can attend the conference on the Visa Waiver Program.
– David Richerby
Jun 23 '16 at 19:24
Thanks for your comment. I am not Spanish, but I have a Schengen visa with Spain as port of entry.
– rand0muzr
Jun 23 '16 at 21:50
1
Follow-up: I got the B1/B2 visa without any problem.
– rand0muzr
Aug 5 '16 at 10:43
Thanks for following up - very useful for those with similar questions
– tea4two
Aug 5 '16 at 13:06