B-1 Business Visa
| Hard Copy Available: The
B-1 Business Visa Application Guide is also available in Hard Copy format. A $20 Shipping and Handling Fee will be added to your order if
you choose this option. Click Here to order. |
General Information on Business Visas: Foreigners working for a foreign
entity are allowed to visit the United States on a B-1 Business Visitor Visa. B1
Business Visas are more advantageous than visa waivers for various reasons depending on the circumstances, including
visa extensions and
adjustment of status.
Business Visa Eligibility Requirements: Foreign nationals interested in visiting the United States for business purposes that do not involve receiving salary or payment are eligible to apply for a B-1 Business Visa. Additional screening and interviews are now required at most United States Embassies and Consulates due to events of September 11th, 2001. It is vital to follow the instructions on the B-1 Business Visitor Visa Application Guide for the visa to be issued.
Business Visa Length of Stay: Persons admitted to the United States
on a B1 Nonimmigrant Business Visa are usually issued a 6-month stay. The maximum length of stay for visitor visa holders is 6 months. The immigration officer at the port of entry determines how long each visitor is allowed to stay in the country. Most visitors have their I-94 cards stamped with a 6-month stay, however the immigration officer has the right to issue a shorter stay on a case by case basis. Upon entry into the United States, the foreign visitor has the right to request an extension of stay.
B-1 Business Visa Change of Status: Individuals who enter the United States on B-1 Business Visas are normally eligible to change status to permanent resident (Green Card holder) if they qualify, or to other non-immigrant status, such as temporary workers (H-1B,
H-2B, E-1,
E-2, E-3), student (F-1 Student Visa), among other categories. Individuals who enter the United States under the the Visa Waiver Program are not eligible to change status. The option to change status is the major advantage of Nonimmigrant Visas over the Visa Waiver Program.
Important Warning for Business Visa Holders: Persons admitted to the United States under a B-1 Business Visitor Visa are not allowed to work or receive any kind of payment while
staying in the United States. Foreign nationals who wish to work in the United States must apply for a work visa, such as an H-1B or H-2B
Visa.
The B-1 Business Visa Application Guide includes:
- B-1 Business Visa overview
- B-1 Business Visa eligibility information
- How to complete the B-1 Visa application forms
- B-1 Business Visa extension information
- B-1 Business Visa document checklist
- List of all USCIS (formerly INS) offices nationwide
- List of United States Embassies and Consulates
- FREE B-1 Business Visa application forms
 Click here for a complete list of U.S. Immigration Guides and Packages available for download.
U.S. IMMIGRATION SUPPORT IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH THE USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services), FORMELY INS (Immigration and Naturalization Services) OR ANY UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AGENCY. U.S. Immigration Support is a publisher of legal books and immigration guides. The products and services provided by U.S. Immigration Support should be used for information purposes only, not as legal advice. U.S. Immigration Support strives to provide the most current and accurate information available. However, our immigration products are not substitute for legal advice from a certified immigration attorney. The product in this page is an information book or self-help U.S. immigration guide, it is not the actual application for a United States Visa, Green Card (Permanent Residence), Citizenship, Passport or any other government issued document or immigration benefit. This product will be downloaded from our servers or shipped by regular mail. The purchase price of this information or immigration guide does not include filing fees that may be charged by the USCIS (INS), Department of State, United States Embassy or Consulate. By purchasing any of our products you agree that: IN NO EVENT SHALL U.S. IMMIGRATION SUPPORT, ITS PARENT COMPANY, EMPLOYEES OR AGENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY PROBLEMS OR LEGAL ISSUES CAUSED BY THE USE OF OUR PRODUCTS OR INFORMATION IN OUR WEBSITE. No attorney-client relationship will be created through your use of this website (www.usimmigrationsupport.org) or any product provided by U.S. Immigration Support.
|
