Can I work in the U.S. on a B-1/B-2 visa? The answer…

Can I work in the U.S. on a B-1/B-2 visa?

The answer to that is no. While you are permitted to enter the United States for business purposes, you are not permitted to work or be hired by a U.S. employer. Other visa categories, such as the H-1B visa, may be of interest if you want to work in the United States for a U.S. firm.

Which type of Visitor Visa should YOU apply for?

Depending on your reason for visiting the United States, you could either apply for the B-1 Visa which is a nonimmigrant temporary Visa for business purposes or the B-2 Visa which is also a temporary Visa for tourism purposes and more.

What if I need to stay more than 1 year in the U.S. with a B Visa?

If this is the case, you may be able to change your visa’s status. However, if that has always been your intention, you must inform the consular officer during your interview. If you never intended to change your visa status, you must be able to show that the cause for your desire for an extension happened while you were already in the US.

What documents are needed to apply for a B-1/B-2 Visa?

The main documents needed to apply for a Visitor Visa are: A passport valid for six months past the date of return, a recent digital photograph 2×2, Proof of funds to cover the entire cost of the trip, including travel, accommodation, and living expenses, Proof of binding ties to their home country, such as a job, property, or family and documentation of the past five previous trips to the United States, if applicable

What is the procedure for securing a Visitor Visa?

One of the first things you should do is fill out the Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application (Form DS-160). After that, print the confirmation sheet and bring it with you when you arrange and attend your Visa interview at the US Embassy. Remember to attach a digital photo of your passport scan and pay the fees before scheduling. These two documents are required for the interview!

How many B-1/B-2 Visa applications have been accepted?

In recent years many Temporary Visitor for Business and Pleasure (B-1/B-2) Visas have been issued! Less and less people were applying for these visas but at the end of it all because of the current situation among us the number of applicants went down a lot.

How to be eligible to apply for a B-1/B-2 Visitor Visa?

To be qualified for a B-1 or B-2 visa, the applicant must demonstrate that the trip is temporary and that they have the financial means to cover all of the charges. They must also show that they have no intention of staying in the United States once their visa expires, as well as abandoning a residence outside of the country.

How long is the B-1 Visa Valid for?

The B1 visa is issued with a six-month validity period. The U.S. Embassy will assume that you will be able to accomplish all of your business in the country in six months. This time frame also allows you to visit and tour any locations in the United States that you desire.