Can I attend a company training on a B1/B2 Visa?
In April, I attended a scientific conference in the US and so applied and received a 5 year B1/B2 visa. In July, I am supposed to be attending a company training for 2 month. I am wondering whether it is okay to attend the training with my old B1/B2 visa?
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"Training" is not the same as formal education. As such you would not need a student visa. However, you should not engage in any paid work on a B1/B2 visa. You should be prepared to prove how you can meet your expenses, including if the company is paying these; evidence of what you will be doing, and evidence of your ties and intention to return to your country of permanent residence. The job you are undertaking training for will be a key reason for you to return.
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Can B-1 visa be used for training?
The B1 Business Visitor visa generally allows foreign nationals to enter into the U.S. to attend business meetings or seminars. Because of the nature of the B-1 visa, it can also be used in lieu of the H-3 trainee visa by employees who are participating in short-duration training programs.What does a B1 B2 visa allow?
What is a B1/B2 visa? The B-1/B-2 visa is a temporary, non-immigrant visa that allows the holder to travel to the United States for either business or tourism purposes.Can I study with B1 B2 visa?
Per federal regulations, B-1 and B-2 nonimmigrants (i.e., visitors who are in the United States for business and pleasure purposes) are prohibited from enrolling in a course of study at a U.S. Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified school.Can I look for a job in the US with a B1 B2 visa?
An individual on a visitor visa (B1/B2) is not permitted to accept employment or work in the United States.B1 / B2 is Tourist / Visitor Visa NOT Good for Working or Doing Business in USA | Don't Abuse Visa
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I can say Yes using my experience:
I have a B1/B2 Visa and I already attended a bunch of internal trainings. I believe the best approach is the company should be responsible by your expenses.
When I need to attend, I get an email from my company inviting me to the training and also explaining the situation. I already have interrogated and I never had problem using this approach.
I am a Salesforce Developer (a specific CRM Software) and once I went to attend a training about this tool. When I said: SalesForce, a red flag came to the interviewer. I needed to show emails, reservations and so on. Also, they call to my boss to make sure. However, I could attend the training.
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