B1/B2 Visa: I-94 Shows B2 for Business Travel – Is It a Problem?
B1/B2 Visa: I-94 Shows B2 for Business Travel – Is It a Problem? If you’ve recently entered the U.S. on a B1/B2 visa and noticed that your I-94 form lists your status as B2 , you may be wondering whether that’s a cause for concern—especially if your primary purpose for visiting is business-related. Let’s break it down. Understanding the B1/B2 Visa The B1/B2 visa is a combined visitor visa that allows you to enter the United States for either: B1 (Business purposes) – attending meetings, conferences, negotiating contracts, etc. B2 (Tourism or medical treatment) – sightseeing, visiting family, medical visits, etc. Even though you hold a dual-purpose visa, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer determines your admission status (B1 or B2) based on the reason you give at the port of entry . Why Does the I-94 Show “B2” Instead of “B1”? There are a few common reasons for this: CBP may have defaulted to B2 if you mentioned any tourism-related activity duri...