B-1 Visa Overview
The B-1 nonimmigrant visa is for Temporary Business Visitors who are entering the U.S. for business purposes. The B-1 visa does not permit employment or labor for hire within the U.S. Examples of permissible business activities include:
Consulting and meeting with business associates.
Attending professional, scientific, or educational conferences.
Managing and finalizing matters related to an estate.
Discussing and negotiating business contracts or agreements.
Participating in approved short-term business training programs.
Installing or servicing equipment under a valid sales contract.
Examples of non-permissible business activities
Supervising or directing employees in the performance of their assigned duties.
Providing labor or professional services directly to a U.S. employer or company.
Acting as a representative of a U.S. organization in internal or external matters.
Performing any tasks or roles normally carried out by paid U.S. workers.
To be eligible for a B-1 visa, the applicant must meet the following criteria:
- The purpose of the trip is to enter the United States for business of a legitimate nature
- The applicant plans to remain for a specific limited period of time
- The applicant has sufficient funds to cover the expenses of the trip and your stay in the United States
- The applicant has a residence outside the United States that they have no intention of abandoning, as well as other binding ties that will ensure their return abroad at the end of the visit
- The applicant is otherwise admissible to the United States
The B-1 visa does not allow for dual intent. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their intention to return to their home country after their temporary visit.
