B-1/B-2: summary, tools, and updates

Summary

Business and tourism visitor visa: meetings, vacation, medical, family events.

Business and tourism (B-1/B-2) visitor visa updates.

What this topic is

Business and tourism visitor visa: meetings, vacation, medical, family events. Available to most nationalities.

The B-2 (tourism) covers vacation, family visits, medical treatment, and brief amateur events. The B-1 (business) covers meetings, negotiations, training, and conferences, but not paid work. USCIS commonly issues a combined B-1/B-2 stamp.

The feed below lists dated items we have tagged for this topic. Informational only, not legal advice: confirm requirements on official government sites before you rely on anything here.

Activity · daily, last 90 days

3 indexed updates

Jun 21, 2026 → Sep 18, 2026 · 90 days

Policy climate · last 90 days

Tone of coverage

33% restrictive67% favorable

Based on 3 indexed updates in the last 90 days

Last 90 days

What matters for B-1/B-2

Highest-signal items for B-1/B-2 from roughly the last three months, when we have enough coverage (impact, open comments, fees, or processing shifts).

Published Fed. Register
Executive action
Delegation of Authority for Visa Bond Waivers
The State Department has delegated authority for visa bond waivers to specific officials or entities. This administrative action may streamline the process for requesting or approving waivers of visa bond requirements in certain cases. Details on which officials hold this…
Published Fed. Register
Final rule
Visas: Visa Bond Program
The State Department is establishing a permanent visa bond program for B-1/B-2 temporary visitor visa applicants. Consular officers may now require certain nonimmigrant visa applicants to post a bond to ensure they maintain their status and depart the United States as required.…
Published Fed. Register
Travel / entry
Notice of Determinations; Culturally Significant Objects Being Imported for Exhibition-Determinations: “A Light in the Dark: Joseph Wright of Derby” Exhibition
The State Department has determined that certain artworks being temporarily imported for the "A Light in the Dark: Joseph Wright of Derby" exhibition at the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles are culturally significant. This determination allows for duty-free temporary…
Published Fed. Register
Travel / entry
Notice of Determinations; Culturally Significant Objects Being Imported for Exhibition-Determinations: “Revealing the Hidden: Byzantine Icons From Thessaloniki and Patmos” Exhibition
The State Department has determined that Byzantine icons from Thessaloniki and Patmos being temporarily imported for the "Revealing the Hidden" exhibition at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. are culturally significant. This determination permits duty-free temporary…
Published DHS
Update
ICE Arrests Illegal Alien in Maryland Who Overstayed Visa After Visiting Disney World
An individual who overstayed their visitor visa after a Disney World trip was arrested by ICE in Maryland. The case illustrates enforcement of visa expiration deadlines for tourists and temporary visitors. Overstaying a visa can result in deportation and bars to future admission.

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Latest updates

All items tagged for B-1/B-2, newest first. Open a row for the summary and source.

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Policy

Delegation of Authority for Visa Bond Waivers

The State Department has delegated authority for visa bond waivers to specific officials or entities. This administrative action may streamline the process for requesting or approving waivers of visa bond requirements in certain cases.…

Executive action

Fed. Register

PolicyDelegation of Authority for Visa Bond Waivers

Executive action

Fed. Register

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Pos

B-1/B-2

Notice of Determinations; Culturally Significant Objects Being Imported for Exhibition-Determinations: “A Light in the Dark: Joseph Wright of Derby” Exhibition

The State Department has determined that certain artworks being temporarily imported for the "A Light in the Dark: Joseph Wright of Derby" exhibition at the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles are culturally significant. This determination…

Travel / entry

Fed. Register

B-1/B-2Notice of Determinations; Culturally Significant Objects Being Imported for Exhibition-Determinations: “A Light in the Dark: Joseph Wright of Derby” Exhibition

Travel / entry

Fed. Register

Pos

B-1/B-2

Notice of Determinations; Culturally Significant Objects Being Imported for Exhibition-Determinations: “Revealing the Hidden: Byzantine Icons From Thessaloniki and Patmos” Exhibition

The State Department has determined that Byzantine icons from Thessaloniki and Patmos being temporarily imported for the "Revealing the Hidden" exhibition at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. are culturally significant. This…

Travel / entry

Fed. Register

B-1/B-2Notice of Determinations; Culturally Significant Objects Being Imported for Exhibition-Determinations: “Revealing the Hidden: Byzantine Icons From Thessaloniki and Patmos” Exhibition

Travel / entry

Fed. Register

Pos

Neg

B-1/B-2

Visas: Visa Bond Program

The State Department is establishing a permanent visa bond program for B-1/B-2 temporary visitor visa applicants. Consular officers may now require certain nonimmigrant visa applicants to post a bond to ensure they maintain their status…

Final rule

Fed. Register

B-1/B-2Visas: Visa Bond Program

Final rule

Fed. Register

Neg

B-1/B-2

ICE Arrests Illegal Alien in Maryland Who Overstayed Visa After Visiting Disney World

An individual who overstayed their visitor visa after a Disney World trip was arrested by ICE in Maryland. The case illustrates enforcement of visa expiration deadlines for tourists and temporary visitors. Overstaying a visa can result in…

Update

DHS

B-1/B-2ICE Arrests Illegal Alien in Maryland Who Overstayed Visa After Visiting Disney World

Update

DHS

Neg

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B-1/B-2

Schedule of Fees for Consular Services, Department of State and Overseas Embassies and Consulates-Visa and Citizenship Services Fee Changes

The State Department is introducing a new optional $750 expedited interview fee for B-1/B-2 business and tourism visa applicants. Eligible applicants who pay this premium fee can secure an interview appointment at selected posts within ten…

Open for commentsFees

Fed. Register

B-1/B-2Schedule of Fees for Consular Services, Department of State and Overseas Embassies and Consulates-Visa and Citizenship Services Fee Changes

Open for commentsFees

Fed. Register

Neu

Neg

Policy

Determination and Certification of Countries Not Cooperating Fully With Antiterrorism Efforts

The U.S. government has issued a determination and certification identifying countries that are not fully cooperating with antiterrorism efforts. This certification may affect visa policy, travel restrictions, and security screening for…

Executive action

Fed. Register

PolicyDetermination and Certification of Countries Not Cooperating Fully With Antiterrorism Efforts

Executive action

Fed. Register

Neg

Enforcement

Pause of Routine Visa Operations - Harare

The U.S. embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe has paused routine visa operations. No further details were provided in this notice. Check the embassy website or contact them directly for updates on when normal visa services will resume.

Embassy / posts

State Dept

EnforcementPause of Routine Visa Operations - Harare

Embassy / posts

State Dept

Neg

B-1/B-2

Limited Services Available at the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon

The U.S. Embassy in Lebanon is operating with limited services due to current conditions in the country. Persons seeking visa services or other embassy assistance should expect reduced availability and may experience delays or be directed…

Embassy / posts

State Dept

B-1/B-2Limited Services Available at the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon

Embassy / posts

State Dept

Neg

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Executive orders

USCIS Updating Policy to Protect Women’s Sports

USCIS is issuing new guidance aligned with Executive Order 14201 to prevent male athletes from entering the U.S. to compete in women's sports. The policy will be added to the USCIS Policy Manual and enforced during visa adjudication and…

Executive action

USCIS

Executive ordersUSCIS Updating Policy to Protect Women’s Sports

Executive action

USCIS

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