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Approvals

B-2 extension of status approval with USCIS

We just had a B-2 extension of status approved through U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) for a client who wanted to remain in the U.S. as a tourist due to concerns about traveling because of COVID-19. If someone is…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 9, 2021

Approvals

B-1 Change of Status Approval with USCIS

We just had a B-1 Change of status approval with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. The applicants were 3 family members applying for a change of status from TN and TD status to B-1 status. The applicants were nationals of Canada. You…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 4, 2021

Immigration

I am a U.S. citizen who lives or works abroad for long periods of time. I am traveling to the U.S. temporarily and would like to bring my nanny. Can I do so?

The Department of State permits “personal employees or domestic workers” (including nannies) of U.S. citizens to accompany them on temporary visits to the U.S., but only if certain conditions are met. If the conditions are met, the nanny would receive…

Jenny ZhanDecember 30, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

I want to come to the U.S. to set up an E-2 business. Should I enter on a B-1 or B-2 visa? Can I change status in the U.S. if I entered on a B-2 visa?

If you want to come to the U.S. and explore E-2 investment opportunities, you should enter as a B-1 business visitor (either on a B-1 visaor as anESTA business visitor). Exploring investment opportunities is an activity that is specifically allowed…

Jenny ZhanDecember 1, 2020

Immigration

My B extension of status petition has been pending for almost 6 months. Can I stay in the U.S. as long as the petition is pending or do I have to leave the U.S.?

B-1 visa classification is available to foreign nationals who desire to enter the U.S. for short-term business activities. For B-1 purposes, engaging in business generally means business activities other than performance of skilled and unskilled labor that are a necessary…

Jenny ZhanNovember 24, 2020

COVID-19

Can I apply for the National Interest Exception if I have ESTA or do I have to have a valid B-1 visa?

In July 2020, the Department of State announced that certain business and student travelers coming from Schengen countries or the U.K. (such as B-1 business visitors), treaty traders, or treaty investors may apply for a National Interest Exception (“NIE”). The NIE allows such…

Jenny ZhanNovember 18, 2020

COVID-19

My National Interest Exception application was denied. Will this affect my visa application in the future?

Jenny ZhanSeptember 10, 2020

E-1 Visa Immigration

I want to apply for an E-1 visa but the trade is not substantial yet. Can I come to the U.S. on a B-1 visa, meet with potential U.S. clients and negotiate contracts? What activities can I do?

If you want to apply for an E-1 visa, you will have to demonstrate that the trade is already in existence, the trade is between the U.S. and a treaty country, the trade is substantial, and more than 50% of…

Jenny ZhanApril 15, 2020

Approvals

B-1 Visa Approval at London Consulate

One of our clients was just approved for a B-1 visa at the U.S. Consulate in London. The applicant had used another attorney to apply for an E-2 visa and was not successful and subsequently hired us to process their…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 30, 2020

Family Immigration Immigration

New Regulation Prohibiting Pregnant Foreign Nationals from Obtaining Visitor Visas

The State Department issued a new regulation that prohibits pregnant foreign nationals from obtaining a B-1/B-2 visitor visa if the consular officer determines that the primary purpose of the trip is to obtain U.S. citizenship for the child by giving…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 24, 2020

Immigration

Can I attend a conference in the U.S. on a B-1 visa? Can I get paid if I am a speaker at a conference if I am in the U.S. on a B-1 visa?

We often get the following question from our clients: I want to come to the U.S. and attend a conference. What kind of visa can I enter on? Can I enter as a B-1 visitor or a B-2 tourist? You…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 17, 2020

Approvals

B-1 Visa Approval for Canadian National

Scott Legal, P.C. just had a B-1 visa approval for a Canadian national. The applicant prepared his own TN petition that was denied and came to our firm to apply for an E-2 visa. In order to prepare the E-2…

Jenny ZhanJuly 18, 2019

Approvals

B Visa Approval in Melbourne

We just had an B-1 visa approval in Melbourne, Australia. The applicant was granted a B-1 business visitor visa in order to come to the United States to investigate E-2 investment opportunities and will return to Australia to apply for the…

Jenny ZhanJune 18, 2019

Immigration

White House issue Memo Regarding Non-Immigrant Visa Overstays

A Presidential Memorandum was released on April 22 directing the Departments of State and Homeland Security to recommend ways to reduce the number of visitor visa and visa waiver program overstays. With every entry into the United States, the visitor…

Jenny ZhanMay 3, 2019

Approvals

B-1 Visa Extension Approval

We just had an B-1 extension approval at the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. The applicant was granted an extension of B-1 business visitor status in order to further investigate E-2 investment in the United States and will return to the…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 6, 2019

Immigration

What is Administrative Processing? What Does Administrative Processing Mean? How long can I Stay in Administrative Processing? Why was I placed in Administrative Processing?

When you apply for a visa (For example, E-2, B-1, H1-B, O-1) at a Consulate, there are several possible outcomes. The visa can be approved, denied (refused), or the application and applicant can be placed in Administrative Processing. What is…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 14, 2019

Questions & Answers

I want to apply for a B visa, how can I prove that my stay in the U.S. will be temporary?

When you are applying for a B-1 (business) or B-2 (tourist) visa, you are presumed to be an immigrant and you must prove to the satisfaction of the Consular Officer that you will return to your home country at the…

Jenny ZhanDecember 27, 2018

Immigration

What Activities are Permitted on a B-1 Visa?

We are frequently asked what activities are permitted while in the U.S. on a B-1 visa. The B-1 classification is available to foreign nationals who desire to enter the U.S. for short-term business activities. For B-1 purposes, engaging in business…

IanScottAugust 11, 2017

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

What is a B-1 Visa in lieu of H-1B?

The B-1 classification is available to foreign nationals who desire to enter the U.S. for short-term business activities. The B-1 classification does not, however, permit the visa holder to engage in productive work while in the U.S. Some examples of…

IanScottAugust 8, 2017

Approvals

B-1 Approval for E-2 Visa Applicant

We just received an approval for a B-1 visa for an applicant that is applying for an E-2 visa through USCIS. The applicant entered the U.S. on a B-2 visa and changed status to a B-1 to give him the…

IanScottMay 12, 2017

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

B-1 in Lieu of H-1B: What is It and How Can It Help my Business?

The B-1, Business Visitor Visa has many uses and is a valuable visa for people seeking to come to the United States to perform limited business activities such as attending a conference or a Board Meeting. However, the B-1 visa…

IanScottMarch 31, 2016

Immigration

What Activities are Permitted under a B-1, Business Visitor Visa?

Am I allowed to work while I am in the U.S. on a B visa? What activities are appropriate for a visitor on a B visa? These are common and important questions for people who are thinking of visiting the…

IanScottMay 15, 2015

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B-1 | Scott Legal, P.C.

B-2 extension of status approval with USCIS

B-1 Change of Status Approval with USCIS

I am a U.S. citizen who lives or works abroad for long periods of time. I am traveling to the U.S. temporarily and would like to bring my nanny. Can I do so?

I want to come to the U.S. to set up an E-2 business. Should I enter on a B-1 or B-2 visa? Can I change status in the U.S. if I entered on a B-2 visa?

My B extension of status petition has been pending for almost 6 months. Can I stay in the U.S. as long as the petition is pending or do I have to leave the U.S.?

Can I apply for the National Interest Exception if I have ESTA or do I have to have a valid B-1 visa?

My National Interest Exception application was denied. Will this affect my visa application in the future?

I want to apply for an E-1 visa but the trade is not substantial yet. Can I come to the U.S. on a B-1 visa, meet with potential U.S. clients and negotiate contracts? What activities can I do?

B-1 Visa Approval at London Consulate

New Regulation Prohibiting Pregnant Foreign Nationals from Obtaining Visitor Visas

Can I attend a conference in the U.S. on a B-1 visa? Can I get paid if I am a speaker at a conference if I am in the U.S. on a B-1 visa?

B-1 Visa Approval for Canadian National

B Visa Approval in Melbourne

White House issue Memo Regarding Non-Immigrant Visa Overstays

B-1 Visa Extension Approval

What is Administrative Processing? What Does Administrative Processing Mean? How long can I Stay in Administrative Processing? Why was I placed in Administrative Processing?

I want to apply for a B visa, how can I prove that my stay in the U.S. will be temporary?

What Activities are Permitted on a B-1 Visa?

What is a B-1 Visa in lieu of H-1B?

B-1 Approval for E-2 Visa Applicant

B-1 in Lieu of H-1B: What is It and How Can It Help my Business?

What Activities are Permitted under a B-1, Business Visitor Visa?

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