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B-1 / B-2 (Business/Visitor Visa)

B-1 (Business Visa)

Description
The B-1 is a business visa used by foreign nationals to enter the U.S. to conduct business related activities on behalf of an overseas employer.

Duration of Stay
Normally in increments of 3 months or for the duration of the business trip. B-1 status may be extended for up to 1 year; however, this is rarely permitted since most business trips do not require such an extended stay.

Accompanying Family
Each accompanying family member must individually apply for B-2 status.

Requirements & Special Conditions

Stay must be temporary
Visitor MAY NOT work for or receive pay from a U.S. company
Visitor MAY NOT show immigrant intent
Visitor must demonstrate financial means to support himself/herself for the duration of the business trip.

B-2 (Visitor Visa)

Description
The B-2 visa is a nonimmigrant visa which allows foreign visitors to enter the United States for a temporary visit for pleasure or tourism purposes.

Duration of Stay
The B-2 visa is usually issued for 6 months and may be extended for up to 1 year in 6 months increments

Accompanying Family
Accompanying family members are permitted

Requirements

Stay must be temporary
Visitor MAY NOT work for or receive pay from a U.S. company
Visitor MAY NOT show immigrant intent
Visitor must demonstrate financial means to support himself/herself for the duration of the business trip.

Special Considerations

The B-2 visa is also issued to individuals who wish to remain in the United States to undergo medical treatment. The application process is similar to that of a Tourist Visa, but there are additional documents that must be submitted to establish that the applicant qualifies for the visa.
B-2 visa holders are not allowed to work or receive any kind of payment while staying in the United States

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	Employers can have their employees apply for their visa’s online. OUR PRACTICE AREAS: Business/Visitor Visas Investor Visas Student Visas Temporary Work Visas Exchange Visitor Visas Overseas Intracompany Visas Employment-based Green Card Family-based Green Card Citizenship B-1 / B-2 (Business/Visitor Visa) B-1 (Business Visa) Description The B-1 is a business visa used by foreign nationals to enter the U.S. to conduct business related activities on behalf of an overseas employer. Duration of Stay Normally in increments of 3 months or for the duration of the business trip. B-1 status may be extended for up to 1 year; however, this is rarely permitted since most business trips do not require such an extended stay. Accompanying Family Each accompanying family member must individually apply for B-2 status. Requirements & Special Conditions Stay must be temporary Visitor MAY NOT work for or receive pay from a U.S. company Visitor MAY NOT show immigrant intent Visitor must demonstrate financial means to support himself/herself for the duration of the business trip. B-2 (Visitor Visa) Description The B-2 visa is a nonimmigrant visa which allows foreign visitors to enter the United States for a temporary visit for pleasure or tourism purposes. Duration of Stay The B-2 visa is usually issued for 6 months and may be extended for up to 1 year in 6 months increments Accompanying Family Accompanying family members are permitted Requirements Stay must be temporary Visitor MAY NOT work for or receive pay from a U.S. company Visitor MAY NOT show immigrant intent Visitor must demonstrate financial means to support himself/herself for the duration of the business trip. Special Considerations The B-2 visa is also issued to individuals who wish to remain in the United States to undergo medical treatment. The application process is similar to that of a Tourist Visa, but there are additional documents that must be submitted to establish that the applicant qualifies for the visa. B-2 visa holders are not allowed to work or receive any kind of payment while staying in the United States

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