B-1 Business Visa

Business Visas (B1) are granted to foreign nationals who are visiting the United States for a temporary time. As part of the requirement for this visa, the applicant must show that they have a permanent residence in the home country, which they have no intention of abandoning and that the person enters the U.S. for a temporary period to engage in activity relating to business, such as:

• Attending conferences /conventions in the United States on specific dates.
• Attending training
• Business meeting

In order to qualify for this visa, the applicant must be a citizen of a foreign country which they plan to return to once they have concluded their visit. The visa does not allow an individual to work in the United States. The B-1 Visitor must not receive a salary from the US entity they are visiting and must continue to be paid by the foreign employer.

The application should consider taking the following documents if they are applying for a Business Visa:

• Letters/Documents from the institution that is proving the training or hosting the conference with details such as the dates, place, etc.
• Letter from your present employer, stating the foreign employer’s business activities, that the applicant is an employee, and the nature of the applicants visit.
• Any documents showing the communication between yourself and the party you are visiting
• Confirmation of any lodging booked in the preparation of your visit.

Trupti Patel & Associates can consult with you to determine your individual circumstances and provide guidance on the paperwork that will be required in your particular case.