The B1 Business Visitor visa is available to visitors seeking short-term entry into the U.S. to engage in legitimate business activities of a commercial or professional nature that do not involve receiving salary or payment of any kind from a U.S. source.
Note: B1 visa holders may not receive salary, compensation, etc. from any U.S. source except for reimbursement of incidental travel expenses only.
Greencard Pro experienced immigration attorneys will prepare and file all the required documents for business visitors applying for the B1 visa.
A. You do not require an approved visa petition from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to apply for the B1 visa
B. You can apply for a B1visa in person at an American Consulate nearest to your residence
C. The B1 visa is quicker and easier to obtain
To be eligible to receive a B1 visa, you must fulfill the following requirements:
A. You must be entering the U.S. temporarily
B. You must have a permanent residence in your home country that you have no intention of abandoning
C. You must be able to show ties to your home country in the form of such evidence as property, family, and a permanent job
D. You must not be coming to the U.S. to provide services or engage in business activities that are primarily for the benefit of a U.S. employer
E. The purpose of your trip must be to perform a legitimate business activity
F. You may not be paid a salary or other remuneration from a U.S. source. However, reimbursement for per diem and travel expenses is permitted
G.You have sufficient financial resources to fund the trip including all travel, accommodation and living expenses during your stay in the U.S. If you do not have sufficient financial resources to fund the trip, you must provide evidence that your employer will provide support