B-1 Business Visitors

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B-1 Business Visitors

1. B-1 Business Visitor visas are for temporary immigration visits to the U.S. for business purposes, not involving any gainful employment.

2. “Business” purposes include, but are not limited to, the following:

a) Participating in commercial transactions. For example, consulting with businesses, negotiating contracts, litigation.

b) Participating in certain professional activities.

c) Participating in scientific, educational, professional, religious or business conventions.

d) Participating in scientific, educational, professional, religious or business activities.

e) Professional athletes such as race drivers or golfers.

f) Certain airline employees.

g) Certain commercial truck drivers.

h) Certain tour bus operators.

i) Race track personnel.

j) Observing the conduct of business, professional or vocational activities.

3. Family members may join the B-1 Business Visitors to the U.S.

This article is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be relied on as a legal advice or an attorney-client relationship. For more information, please contact Aik Wan Kok, Immigration Attorney at Tiya PLC, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 703-772-8224 or www.tiyaimmigration.com. Tiya PLC is a U.S. professional law practice specializing in U.S. immigration law. Ms. Kok and Tiya PLC provide legal representation to foreign nationals, individuals and their families, employers and companies in all stages and aspects of green card and work visa matters.