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Can I travel to the U.S. to attend a conference (academic or professional) with a tourist visa (B-2)?

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Can I travel to the U.S. to attend a conference (academic or professional) with a tourist visa (B-2)?

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No. If your purpose of visit is to attend a conference, congress, fair or any other type of business in the U.S., or any activity related to your work in Brazil, you must apply for a business visa (B-1). The B-2 visa is valid only for tourism purposes.