Professional Immigration Lawyer | Visitor visas, United states visas

Extension of Stay

2009-09-25T10:52:40Z

1. Foreign nationals who wish to continue to remain in the U.S. prior to the expiration of a temporary work, business or visitor status should consult, on a timely basis and before the expiration of their stay, with a competent immigration attorney to extend their stay.

2. If the foreign nationals are eligible to extend their stay in the U.S., normally, their applicable family members may also extend their stay or join them in the U.S.

3. Certain temporary immigration status may have restrictions on extension of stay.

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 koka@tiyalaw.com, tiyalaw@yahoo.com, 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.

Change of Status

2009-09-25T10:51:56Z

1. Foreign nationals with valid temporary immigration status who wish to continue to remain in the U.S. in a different type of temporary immigration status should consult, on a timely basis and before the expiration of their stay, with a competent immigration attorney to change their status.

2. If the foreign nationals are eligible to change their status in the U.S., normally, their applicable family members may also change their status or join them in the U.S.

3. Certain temporary immigration status may have restrictions on change of status.

B-2 Tourist Visitors

2009-09-25T10:51:31Z

1. B-2 Visitor visas are for temporary immigration visits to the U.S. for pleasure or legitimate purposes, not involving any gainful employment.

B-1 Business Visitors

2009-09-25T10:50:47Z

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.