B-1

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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

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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