Nonimmigrant visa · family B
Nonimmigrant route · BCC Border Crossing Card for Mexican citizens
Temporary business, tourism, medical treatment, or related visitor travel that is not a permanent move.
Planning brief
Questions to carry into an official conversation
Use these prompts to make the next conversation more specific. They are planning topics, not a checklist that predicts an outcome.
- 01
Describe the trip purpose, expected activities, and planned dates in plain language.
- 02
Separate visitor activities from employment, study, or other activity that may require a different category.
- 03
Check the embassy or consulate instructions and keep the supporting records current.
Source trail
Start with the published government record.
U.S. Department of State · Directory of Visa Categories
Checked 2026-08-22. Government pages and post-specific instructions can change; save the current source you used.
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