| B1 VISA
The B1 Visa is for temporary business visitors.
This visa allows for a variety of business and economic activities
in the U.S. Individuals eligible for this visa range from board
members and athletes to musicians, entertainers and servants of
non-immigrant. Although the
B-1 visa is available to business visitors, it is important to note
that this visa does not allow employment in the U.S. Business
visitors may attend meetings, conventions, conferences, or
negotiations on behalf of a foreign employer. However, performing
productive work in the U.S. is not allowed, and receiving payment
from a U.S. entity is also generally not allowed.
Documents
To apply for a B1 Visa, you must provide the following
documents:
| 1. |
A completed visa application.
Separate applications for each person are required.
Some applicants will also be required to submit an additional form. |
| 2. |
A passport, valid for travel to the United
States for at least six months longer than your intended visit |
| 3. |
Two recent photographs 1 & 1/2 inches square (37mm x 37mm) of
each applicant, with the entire face visible. The picture should
be taken before a light background and without head covering. |
You may also be asked to provide the following documents:
| 1. |
Evidence backing up the purpose of your
trip. You may show a letter sent by the foreign company explaining
the purpose and length of the trip. |
| 2. |
Information about your US employer and the
entity you plan to visit in the U.S., like a company brochure or
catalog. |
| 3. |
Demonstration of non-immigrant intent. A
good example of this is round-trip air tickets. |
| 4. |
Proof that the firm intends to pay for all costs, or that you
have other funds for this trip. |
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