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B-1 Business Visitor Visa
If the purpose of your trip to the United States is business; including attending a scientific, education, professional or business convention, conference of seminar, you may be eligible for a B-1 "Business Visitor Visa."
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A Business Visitor Visa is a nonimmigrant visa for people who want to enter the United States temporarily, for business reasons. B-1 Business Visitors may be admitted to the United States for up to 6 months, with possible extension for another 6 months.
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VISITOR VISA GUIDE (B1 & B2)
Business travelers may enter the United States using a B1, or 'Visitor for Business' Visa. Visitors for "pleasure" will receive different type of visa - B2. This guide provides information on both.
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The Immigration and Nationality Act is the law governing Business Visitor Visas. This law requires that you, as an applicant for a Business Visitor Visa, show that:
- the purpose of your trip is a legitimate business activity;
- you are not coming to the U.S. to engage in business activities that are primarily for the benefit of a U.S. employer;
- you plan to stay for only a specific, limited period;
- you have sufficient funds to cover your expenses in the U.S.; and
- you have strong social and economic ties to your homeland and plan to return home at the end of your visit to the U.S.
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Acceptable business purposes for business visitors include:
- participating in scientific, educational, business, or religious conventions or seminars; negotiating contracts and consulting with business associates;
- litigation;
- visiting branch offices of one's company;
- charity work;
- speaking/lecturing;
- research;
- interviewing/hiring staff; and
- competing in athletic tournaments.
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The following activities require a working visa, and may not be carried out by business visitors:
- Running a business.
- "Gainful employment"
- Payment by an organization within the U.S.
- Participating as a professional in entertainment or sporting events
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There's some 'gray area' between what is allowed and what isn't. It's a good idea to err on the side of caution when entering the U.S. on a business visitor visa.
Business visitors may not receive salaries from U.S. sources, but may be reimbursed for expenses such as travel, lodging and meals.
A B-1 Business Visitor may be eligible to change status to student, or even permanent United States resident (Green Card holder).
The B-1/B-2 Visa Guide includes:
- B-1 Business Visitor Visa overview
- Eligibility information
- Help and advice for filling out application forms
- B-1 Business Visitor Visa extension information
- Business Visitor Visa document checklist
- Visa Waiver information
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