Streamline B2 visa applications with this expert-driven checklist designed for immigration attorneys and business immigration professionals. Covers key required documentation for tourist visitor visas including travel purpose evidence, financial support, and ties to home country. Ensure complete submissions, minimize RFEs, and demonstrate professional expertise with this comprehensive documentation guide for nonimmigrant tourist travel.

Must be machine-readable and undamaged. Provide clear copies of all pages, including any previous passports if relevant. Cross-reference with visa application form.
Include copies of previous visas, passport stamps, and travel records. Demonstrates compliance with previous visa terms and good travel history.
Include I-94 records, previous visa approvals, and evidence of compliance with previous US visits. Demonstrates good immigration history and intent to comply with visa terms.
Police clearance certificates from all countries where applicant has lived for 6 months or more since age 16. Required for certain countries and may be requested by consular officer.
Ensure all fields are accurately completed for B2 category. Must be submitted online and include the confirmation page with barcode. All information must be truthful and consistent.
Letter must detail the specific tourist purpose, planned activities, and duration of visit. Should include travel dates, destinations, and reasons for the trip. Must demonstrate legitimate tourist intent.
Include flight reservations, hotel bookings, and detailed daily itinerary. Must demonstrate planned tourist activities and temporary nature of the visit.
Include formal invitation letter from US family or friends detailing the visit purpose, accommodation arrangements, and relationship. Should be on official letterhead and signed by the inviting party.
Include medical records, treatment plans, and correspondence with US medical facilities. Must demonstrate legitimate medical purpose and temporary nature of the visit.
Include property ownership, family relationships, employment, business ownership, and other evidence demonstrating intent to return home. Critical for overcoming immigrant intent presumption.
Include property deeds, mortgage statements, and real estate ownership documents. Demonstrates significant ties to home country and intent to return.
Include marriage certificates, birth certificates of children, and family photos. Demonstrates family ties and responsibilities that require return to home country.
Include business registration, ownership documents, and financial statements. Demonstrates business interests and responsibilities requiring return to home country.
Include travel insurance policy, health coverage documentation, and emergency contact information. Demonstrates preparedness for the trip and financial responsibility.
All documents not in English must be accompanied by certified translations. Translations must include certification statement, translator's credentials, and signature.
Prepare for consular interview with knowledge of B2 requirements, travel purpose details, and be ready to answer detailed questions about the trip and intent to return home.
Letter must be on company letterhead, include job title, salary, employment status, and approval for vacation/travel. Should be signed by authorized representative and include contact information.
Include bank statements, pay stubs, and other financial documents demonstrating ability to support the trip. Should cover the last 3-6 months and show sufficient funds for the planned visit.
Include signed tax returns, W-2s, and other income documentation. Must demonstrate stable income and financial responsibility. All returns must be complete and accurate.
Include sponsor's financial documents, Form I-134, and evidence of ability to support the visitor. Must demonstrate the sponsor's financial capacity and commitment to support the trip.
Medical examination by approved panel physician if required by specific consulate. Not required for all B2 applications but may be requested for certain countries or circumstances.