Visa group research
B-1/B-2 Visitor Visa interview research
Aggregate question themes and interview patterns from approximately 205 qualifying applicant reports.
Release: 2026.07.18-us-v1Published: July 18, 2026Coverage: 2024-03–2026-07Visa group: B-1/B-2 Visitor VisaMethodology
205+
Reports
795+
Question mentions
700+
Unique wordings
Headline findings
59%
Travel purpose questions
Appeared in approximately 120+ reports in this analyzed cohort.
28%
Current employment
Appeared in approximately 60+ reports in this analyzed cohort.
25%
Purpose of visit
Appeared in approximately 50+ reports in this analyzed cohort.
Leading reported themes
| Theme | Reports | Prevalence |
|---|---|---|
| Travel purpose questions | 120+ | 59% |
| Current employment | 60+ | 28% |
| Purpose of visit | 50+ | 25% |
| Employment questions | 45+ | 23% |
| Financial questions | 35+ | 16% |
| Relationship questions | 35+ | 17% |
| Background questions | 30+ | 16% |
| Identity verification | 25+ | 12% |
| Intent / ties to home country | 25+ | 13% |
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Visa Interviews Research. (2026). U.S. Visa Interview Research Release 2026.07.18-us-v1. https://www.visainterviews.com/data/us