Business trip to US on B1/B2 for two weeks
I am a Chinese citizen holding B1/B2 visa which will expire in 2022. I have entered US multiple time for leisure. I am a landed immigrant in Canada and hired by a Canadian accounting firm. My firm is engaged to perform an audit for a US company based in Florida. The partner wants to send me to US for this engagement. The work (ex. meeting with client, examine financial record...)will last around two weeks. Can I enter US with B1 to perform this work? Do I need to provide any other supporting material while going through US customs?
Thanks for your help:)
Best Answer
B1 Visa Purpose
You can use a B1 visa for the following purposes:
What is business related (B-1) visitor visa travel?
Generally, the travel appropriate for a business (B-1) visitor visa includes;
- Consultation with business associates
- Attend a scientific, educational, professional or business convention, or a conference on specific dates
- Settle an estate
- Negotiate a contract
- Participate in short-term training
More details can be found on the dedicated US flyer on the topic. The general rule of thumb seems to be that, if
Payment, income, salary will be paid to you by U.S. based company or business entity.
then you need a dedicated employment visa. In your case, you will be performing work that is paid by your employer in Canada. So, in principle, you are eligible to enter the US on a B1 visa. If in doubt, contact your local US embassy for precise information.
The additional documents you can bring are those that help explain the reason for your visit.
Pictures about "Business trip to US on B1/B2 for two weeks"
Can B1 B2 visa be used for business as well as tourist visit?
While a US B1 visa is solely used for business travel, the B1/B2 visa can be used for both business as well as for tourism and leisure purposes. The B1/B2 visa is also called B2 visa or US Visitor visa.Can B1 B2 visitors travel to USA?
The B1/B2 visa covers a variety of reasons for travel to the United States that includes both business and tourism/non-business purposes. Reasons for travel under a B1/B2 visa include but are not limited to: Conducting business, such as negotiating a contract or attending business meetings.Can I enter the US for a business trip?
A foreign national traveling to the United States to conduct temporary business needs a visitor visa (B-1) unless qualifying for entry under the Visa Waiver Program. Examples of temporary business include: Attending business meetings or consultations. Attending a business convention or conference.How many days we can stay in US on B1 B2 visa?
The holder of a B-2 visa can stay for a maximum of 180 days per entry (several times consecutively or at a time). These conditions apply to all visits until the visa has expired. After that the person must reapply for the visa at their U.S. consulate.B1 / B2 is Tourist / Visitor Visa NOT Good for Working or Doing Business in USA | Don't Abuse Visa
Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Images: Tim Samuel, Tim Samuel, Tim Samuel, Tim Samuel