B1
and B2 Visitor Visas
Business travelers may enter the United States using a B1, or 'Visitor
for Business' Visa. In practice these visas are invariably issued as jointly
with B2, or 'Visitor for Pleasure' (i.e. Tourist) visa. This practice means
that, if a candidate has an old tourist visa, it may be valid for a planned
business trip. For those who come under the visa-waiver scheme, details
of which are provided below, there is usually no need to apply for a visit
visa at all if the candidate wishes to visit the US for three months or
less.
*While in the US as a business visitor, an individual may:- *Conduct
Negotiations
*Solicit sales or investment
*Discuss planned investment or purchases.
*Make investments or purchases
*Attend Meetings, and participate in them fully.
*Interview and hire staff.
*Conduct research.
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 US.
*Participating as a professional in entertainment or sporting events.
Those entering on visitor visas will generally be granted 6 months admission
(the maximum allowable is one year) on entry. It may be possible to obtain
a six-month extension to the visit visa as long as the candidate will be maintaining
visitor status, and there are good reasons to do so.
NB: Visitor visas should generally be applied for in a country of which
the candidate is a Citizen or permanent resident. Applications made in
other countries often
run a high risk of being turned down. The most common reason for refusal
of B1/B2 visas is the applicant showing insufficient evidence of social,
family or economic
ties to his/her country of residence that would ensure that s/he would
return there following the visit to the USA.
A carefully prepared application has a greater chance of success.
Contact Business Immigration Attorneys
If you are in need of an attorney who specializes in
Business Immigration services, contact
Korda, Zitt & Associates today
for an initial consultation at (239) 298-0441 or (954) 457-1220. (323)
556-069
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