I am an Omani citizen planning to visit the U.S. for a short-term business trip. I need to understand the requirements for a business visa, the general steps to apply for it, and how to contact the U.S. Embassy in Muscat for visa-related questions. Please provide the key details for a business visa, outline the main application steps, and state the best contact method for inquiries.
Navigate to 'https://om.usembassy.gov/visas/'. Click on the 'Visa Types' link. Locate and review the information for the 'Business' visa (B-1/B-2) to understand its purpose. Return to the main 'Visas' page. Identify and outline the general steps for applying for a U.S. visa, gathering information from sections like 'NEW Barcode Matching Policy' or any other relevant application guidance. Identify the best method for contacting the embassy for visa-related inquiries. Synthesize all gathered information into a concise answer.
The agent successfully navigates to the 'Visas' section and then to the 'Visa Types' page. The agent correctly identifies the B-1/B-2 visa as suitable for temporary business, including activities like attending meetings, conferences, or negotiating contracts. The agent outlines the general application steps, which should include completing the DS-160 form, scheduling an interview (via USTravelDocs.com), attending the interview with the correct DS-160 confirmation, and picking up the visa from Aramex. The agent correctly states 'Visa Navigator' as the best way to contact the embassy for visa-related inquiries.