WHAT SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT THE US TOURIST VISA VALIDITY? The B1/B2 Visa is valid for 10 years after issued, but for each entry, you are allowed to stay in the United States of America only for 180 days Per Entry or 6 months** (at most).
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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 short duration (maximum 6 months), as granted by US Customs and Border Protection upon arrival.
Visitors traveling to the United States are required to be in possession of passports that are valid for six months beyond the period of their intended stay in the United States. Citizens of the countries listed below are exempt the six-month rule and need only have a passport valid for their intended period of stay.
WHAT SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT THE US TOURIST VISA VALIDITY? The B1/B2 Visa is valid for 10 years after issued, but for each entry, you are allowed to stay in the United States of America only for 180 days Per Entry or 6 months** (at most).
The short answer is no, you cannot apply for a B-1/B-2 visa on behalf of someone else. The visa application process is a personal one, and the applicant must attend the interview in person. However, as a U.S. citizen or green card holder, you can support your family member or friend who is applying for the visa.