The visitor visa is a type of nonimmigrant visa for persons desiring to enter the United States temporarily for business (B-1) or for pleasure, tourism or medical treatment (B-2). International travelers with visitor visas comprise a large portion of temporary visitor travel to the United States every year. For how-to-apply information, documentation requirements and more, see these web pages:
Visitor Visas for Business and Pleasure
Business Travel to the United States - What Type of U.S. Visa Will You Need? (PDF)
Business Visa Center - For companies in the U.S., seeking business (B-1) visitor visa information
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Students, temporary workers, journalists and persons planning to travel to the U.S. for a purpose other than that permitted on a visitor visa, must apply for a different visa in the appropriate category.