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B-1/B-2

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.

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Jan 19, 2026 → Apr 18, 2026 · 90 days
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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 State Dept
    Embassy / posts
    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.

  • Published State Dept
    Embassy / posts
    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 to alternative locations.

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Latest updates

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Apr 18EnforcementPause 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
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Apr 18B-1/B-2Limited 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
Neg