USA Visit Visa (B1/B2) from Pakistan – Complete Process The B1/B2 visa is for short-term visits to the US for business (B1), tourism/medical treatment (B2), or both combined. You’ll apply through the US Embassy Islamabad or US Consulate Karachi. 1. Who qualifies for B1/B2 B1 – Business: • Consult with business associates, attend conferences/conventions • Negotiate contracts, settle estates • Short-term training, observe business operations B2 – Tourism/Visit: • Vacation, visit friends/family • Medical treatment • Social events, amateur sports/music, short recreational courses You cannot: Work for a US employer, study for credit, stay long-term 2. Requirements for Pakistani citizens 1. Valid passport – at least 6 months beyond intended stay 2. Temporary visit purpose – clear plan to return 3. Strong ties to Pakistan – job letter, business ownership, property, family 4. Financial ability – cover entire trip cost 5. No criminal/immigration violations Key point: Under INA §214(b), you must prove “strong ties abroad and intent to depart”. Consular officers decide based on interview. 3. Documents checklist Must have for interview: • DS-160 confirmation page with barcode • MRV fee receipt – $185 ≈ PKR 52,000 • Passport + old passports • 2×2 inch photo, white background Supporting documents: • Bank statements last 6 months • Employment letter/business documents, salary slips • Property papers, FRC, marriage/birth certificates • Travel itinerary, hotel bookings, invitation letter if any • Medical records if going for treatment Note: You don’t upload documents with DS-160 except photo. Bring them organized to interview. 4. Step-by-step application process Interview wait time: 30-120 days. Some creators note 1+ year wait for Pakistan/UAE/India vs 1.5 months for Saudi Arabia. Check daily early morning/late night for earlier slots. 5. Interview tips Common questions: • Trip purpose: “Why US? What will you do? How long? Where staying?” • Ties to Pakistan: “Job? Income? Property? Married? Children?” • Financial: “Who’s paying? How much money do you have?” Do: Answer briefly/directly, be honest, know travel plans, stay confident. Don’t: Use agents claiming “guaranteed visa” – officers decide. Interview is usually 2-3 minutes. 6. After approval • Visa validity ≠ stay duration. CBP officer at entry gives “period of admission”, usually up to 6 months. • Bring: passport with visa, return ticket, accommodation proof, I-94 electronic. 7. Current issues for Pakistan – 2026 • US Embassy Islamabad + Consulates Karachi/Lahore had temporary suspensions in Jan-Mar 2026 due to security. Always check ustraveldocs.com for status. • Immigrant visa pause announced Jan 2026 did not affect B1/B2 tourist visas. • Administrative processing is common for Pakistani cases. 8. Common reasons for denial • Failure to prove strong ties to Pakistan • Weak financials or unclear trip purpose • Inconsistent answers vs DS-160 • Previous overstay/immigration violations Pro tips from applicants: 1. Show $3,000+ for 10-day trip as baseline 2. Book any available appointment first, then reschedule daily for earlier slots 3. Check both Islamabad + Karachi – one may have earlier dates 4. Emergency appointments possible with medical/business/student proof Need help with DS-160 or interview prep? Tell me your travel purpose in comments and I can walk you through it.

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