US B1/B2 visa-practice guides
Direct answer: These guides help you begin B1/B2 interview and DS-160 preparation with real information: read the U.S. State Department sources first, then use practice to check whether your explanation is clear and consistent. They are not legal advice, eligibility assessments, or outcome guarantees.
Guide index
Parents visiting the US
Practice around a real family visit, DS-160 consistency, and each parent's own explanation.
Interview questions for parents
The questions parents are commonly asked: purpose, relatives, funding, stay, home ties.
How to prepare B1/B2 interview questions
Build a practice checklist around a real trip, DS-160 consistency, and clear explanations.
No travel history, single, self-employed, refused before
Prepare against the official 214(b) criteria and ties examples, not a profile label.
What a 214(b) refusal means
Read the official explanation of refusals, reapplication, and the limits of practice.
What a 221(g) refusal means
Read the official explanation of additional documents, administrative processing, and the one-year window.
US visa photo requirements
Official photo specs: color, within 6 months, white background, full face, no glasses in new photos, plus DS-160 upload.
How to apply for a B1/B2 visa
The official steps: DS-160 → schedule interview → pay fee → gather documents → interview, and why a visa is not entry.
How to reapply after a visa refusal
Official common refusal grounds (214(b)/221(g)/212(a)) and the reapply steps: new form, fee, and appointment; fee non-refundable.
What is EVUS (China 10-year visa)
The official pre-travel update for Chinese passport holders with a 10-year B1/B2 visa: who needs it, how to enroll, the fee, and consequences.
US visa fees explained
Tell the MRV application fee (non-refundable, paid either way) apart from the reciprocity issuance fee (approved applicants, by nationality).
US medical treatment visa (B-2)
The documents the interview may require: a local diagnosis, a US-facility acceptance letter with cost, and proof of ability to pay.
DS-160 check before submitting
Make the final review about accurate, complete, current information and the confirmation page.
After submitting DS-160
Keep the confirmation page, follow current post instructions, and check interview consistency.
Common DS-160 mistakes
Official form requirements: match the passport, answer in English, skip nothing that applies, and declare third-party help.
B1/B2 interview documents
Check official core documents and local-post instructions, then verify consistency with DS-160 and your explanation.
Is a B1/B2 invitation letter required?
An invitation letter is not required; start with official guidance and facts you can truthfully explain.
Nervous about the B1/B2 interview
Who decides, how the interview runs, what to bring, and what a refusal actually means—settle the official parts first.
Common B1/B2 interview questions
Grouped by official criteria: trip purpose, intent to depart, ability to pay, ties abroad, and refusal history.
The B1/B2 interview process
Interview day per official sources: documents, fingerprints and what you certify, and the two possible outcomes.
B1/B2 interview English
English is required on the DS-160; interview arrangements follow your post, with bilingual phrasing for real facts.
Start with the topic you need
Choose a topic, read its direct answer and sources first, then use its checklist to organize your own true information.
How to use these guides
These pages keep verifiable official information separate from the boundary of practice. They are not visa advice and do not replace applicable guidance from the State Department, a U.S. embassy or consulate, or a qualified professional.
Clear limits
Do not treat a question bank, checklist, or simulation result as an official decision. A consular officer adjudicates visa applications, and the real facts should be checked against current official sources.
Updated 2026-07-20