• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the applicant’s business travel purpose.

• Verify eligibility under U.S. and host‑country visa categories.

• Provide guidance on selecting the correct visa type (short‑term, multiple entry, investment‑related).

            Reference Resources:

• U.S. Department of State – Visa Types

• Host‑country embassy websites (e.g., UK Home Office, Canadian Immigration, EU Visa Portal).

• Offer step‑by‑step guidance for completing visa application forms.

• Review and correct application entries to ensure accuracy.

• Assist with compiling required supporting documents (letters of invitation, corporate certifications, financial records).

             Reference Resources:

• Form DS‑160 – Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application

•  Sample US B1 Visa Invitation Letter - Immihelp 

• Ensure all documentation meets U.S. Department of State and host‑country requirements.

• Cross‑check business credentials, contracts, and travel purposes for compliance.

• Provide updates on regulatory changes affecting business visa applications.

              Reference Resources:

• Federal Register – Visa Regulations

• U.S. Department of State – Visa Policy Updates

• Draft and format business invitation letters.

• Coordinate with corporate sponsors, chambers of commerce, or government agencies.

• Provide translation and notarization services for international documentation.

              Reference Resources:

• U.S. Chamber of Commerce

• National Association of Notaries

• Conduct a final review of the application package for completeness and accuracy.

• Confirm required attachments and signatures using a checklist.

• Prepare submission packets for embassy or consulate filing.

              Reference Resources:

• Embassy & Consulate Directory

• Provide guidance on embassy/consulate interview expectations.

• Conduct mock interview sessions to prepare applicants for common questions.

• Advise on presenting business credentials and travel purpose effectively.

              Reference Resources:

• Visa Interview Tips – U.S. Department of State

•  U.S. visa interview 2025: Questions and answers 

• Assist with urgent or time‑sensitive business visa requests.

• Coordinate priority processing when available.

• Provide advisory on diplomatic channels for high‑level business delegations.

• Provide guidance on visa validity, extensions, and renewals.

• Advise on maintaining compliance during business travel.

• Assist with re‑entry requirements and multi‑trip planning.

              Reference Resources:

•  Fees for Visa Services 

• Host‑country immigration portals for extension procedures.

• Offer dedicated support for companies managing multiple business travelers.

• Develop internal compliance checklists for HR and travel departments.

• Provide strategic advisory for long‑term business engagement abroad.

              Reference Resources:

• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

• International Chamber of Commerce

• Assess the applicant’s diplomatic status and eligibility for diplomatic visas.

• Verify accreditation with the host country’s foreign affairs or protocol office.

• Clarify visa categories applicable to diplomats, consular officers, and their dependents.

              Reference Resources:

•  Visas for Diplomats and Foreign Government Officials 

• Host-country foreign affairs ministry websites.

• Guide applicants through completing diplomatic visa application forms.

• Review and verify accuracy of entries related to diplomatic status and mission details.

• Assist in compiling supporting documents such as diplomatic notes, letters of accreditation, and official mission assignments.

              Reference Resources:

• Form DS-160 – Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application

• Sample diplomatic accreditation letters from embassies.

• Ensure all documentation complies with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and host country regulations.

• Cross-check diplomatic credentials, mission assignments, and travel purposes for compliance.

• Provide updates on changes in diplomatic visa policies and bilateral agreements.

              Reference Resources:

• Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations

• Host country diplomatic protocol guidelines.

• Draft and format diplomatic notes and letters of accreditation.

• Coordinate with foreign affairs offices, embassies, and international organizations.

• Facilitate translation and notarization of official diplomatic documents.

              Reference Resources:

•  Office of the Chief of Protocol - United States Department of State  

• International diplomatic mission resources.

• Conduct a thorough review of the diplomatic visa application package.

• Confirm completeness of diplomatic credentials, mission letters, and supporting documents.

• Prepare submission packets for embassy or consulate processing.

              Reference Resources:

• Embassy & Consulate Directory

• Diplomatic visa application checklists.

• Provide guidance on diplomatic visa interview expectations.

• Conduct mock interview sessions tailored to diplomatic protocols.

• Advise on presenting diplomatic credentials and mission objectives effectively.

              Reference Resources:

• Visa Interview Tips – U.S. Department of State

•  Visas for Diplomats and Foreign Government Officials 

• Sample diplomatic visa interview questions.

• Assist with urgent diplomatic visa requests and priority processing.

• Coordinate with diplomatic channels for high-level mission delegations.

• Provide advisory on special diplomatic privileges and immunities.

             Reference Resources:

•  Visas for Diplomats and Foreign Government Officials 

• Host country diplomatic privileges guidelines.

• Advise on maintaining diplomatic status and compliance during assignments.

• Assist with re-entry procedures and family member visa coordination.

             Reference Resources:

•  Visas for Diplomats and Foreign Government Officials  

• Host country foreign affairs portals.

• Offer dedicated support for diplomatic missions managing multiple personnel.

• Develop internal compliance checklists for mission HR and protocol offices.

• Provide strategic advisory for long-term diplomatic engagement and protocol adherence.

              Reference Resources:

• United Nations Protocol and Liaison Service

• Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations – United Nations.

• Host-Country Diplomatic Protocol Manuals – Official government publications.

• Diplomatic Mission Compliance Guidelines – Internal mission resources.