Business Visitor Visas
Business travelers may enter the United States using a B1, or 'Visitor for Business' Visa. These visas are issued as jointly with B2, or 'Visitor for Pleasure' (i.e. Tourist) visas. This means that if a candidate has an old tourist visa, it may also be valid for a planned business trip. For those who come under the visa-waiver program, there is usually no need to apply for a visitor visa if the candidate wishes to visit the US for three months or less. Those entering on business visitor visas will generally be granted 6 months admission (the maximum allowable is one year) on entry into the U.S. 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.
Individuals wishing to partake in the following activities in the U.S. will need to obtain a business visa:
- Consult with business associates
- Attend a professional, educational, scientific, or business convention or conference on a specific date.
- Settle an estate
- Negotiate a contract
- Participate in short-term training
- Solicit sales or investment
- Interview and hire staff
- Conduct research
Certain activities are restricted, and individuals holding B1 visas are not permitted to be involved in the following activities:
Atlanta B1 Visa Lawyer
If you are wishing to travel to the U.S. on business, an Atlanta immigration lawyer can help you take the proper steps to obtain a B1 visa. Your attorney will guide you through every step of the process, which at times can be very complicated and will make sure that your business visitor visa is obtained as easily and quickly as possible.
For help with a Business Visitor Visa or a B1 Visa, contact an Atlanta Immigration Attorney at The Muhammad Firm today!