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I am an influencer and I am traveling to the US for vacation, where I would publish posts about my trip and earn income from it. Can I do this on B1/B2 visitor or ESTA status, or do I need a work visa? Questions & Answers

I am an influencer and I am traveling to the US for vacation, where I would publish posts about my trip and earn income from it. Can I do this on B1/B2 visitor or ESTA status, or do I need a work visa?

Depending on the facts, it may be permissible for an influencer to create content while being on B1/B2 or ESTA, but this is very much dependent on the specific facts of each case.
August 17, 2023
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I am a Canadian, and I like to spend some of the cold winter months every year staying at an Airbnb in Florida while working remotely for my Canadian employer. Is this permissible under B1/B2 status? Canadian ImmigrationImmigration

I am a Canadian, and I like to spend some of the cold winter months every year staying at an Airbnb in Florida while working remotely for my Canadian employer. Is this permissible under B1/B2 status?

It depends. There is some room for a B1/B2 visitor working remotely for a foreign employer while visiting the United States to be permissible, but only to a certain degree.
March 27, 2023
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I have been in the U.S. on my B-2 visa for the maximum allowed stay of 6 months. Can I simply do a “visa run” – a short visit to a neighboring country – in order to restart my 6-month visa clock? Immigration

I have been in the U.S. on my B-2 visa for the maximum allowed stay of 6 months. Can I simply do a “visa run” – a short visit to a neighboring country – in order to restart my 6-month visa clock?

B-2 Visa Basics The B-2 tourist visa is a nonimmigrant visa with a validity period of up to 10 years, and can permit the visa holder multiple entries (the visa validity period and number of permitted entries depends on the…
December 11, 2020
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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.? 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…
November 24, 2020
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Can I apply for the National Interest Exception if I have ESTA or do I have to have a valid B-1 visa? 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…
November 18, 2020
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My family and I will be applying for an ESTA. Should I submit individual ESTA applications or should I submit a group application? Is there any difference? Questions & Answers

My family and I will be applying for an ESTA. Should I submit individual ESTA applications or should I submit a group application? Is there any difference?

When you are a citizen of a country that is part of the Visa Waiver Program, you can come to the United States without obtaining a visa from a U.S. Consulate. However, you still have to apply for authorization to travel to…
August 4, 2020
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If my visa is denied and I have a valid ESTA, can I travel to the United States on ESTA? When do I have to Re-validate my ESTA? Questions & Answers

If my visa is denied and I have a valid ESTA, can I travel to the United States on ESTA? When do I have to Re-validate my ESTA?

The Visa Waiver Program (also called ESTA) allows people from about 38 countries to enter the U.S. using a simplified visa process.  You can find out more about the visa waiver program by clicking here. One question that often comes…
April 13, 2020
I am in the United States on Visa Waiver or ESTA and my Period of Admission is Expiring. What is Satisfactory Departure and how can I request this during the Coronavirus? COVID-19

I am in the United States on Visa Waiver or ESTA and my Period of Admission is Expiring. What is Satisfactory Departure and how can I request this during the Coronavirus?

The Visa Waiver Program or ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) is a program that allows citizens from certain countries (38 countries) to apply for admission to the U.S. using a simplified process.  The applicant can use a web interface…
March 16, 2020
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