B-1 Business Visitor & B-2 Tourist Visas

Generally, a citizen of a foreign country who wishes to enter the United States must first obtain a visa, either a nonimmigrant visa for temporary stay, or an immigrant visa for permanent residence. The visa allows a foreign citizen, to travel to the United States port-of entry and request permission of the U.S. immigration inspector to enter the U.S. The "visitor" visa is a nonimmigrant visa for persons desiring to enter the United States temporarily for business (B-1) and for pleasure or medical treatment (B-2).  As examples, if the purpose of your planned travel is recreational in nature, including tourism, amusement, visits with friends or relatives, rest, medical treatment, and activities of a fraternal, social, or service nature, then a vistor visa (B-2) would be the appropriate type of visa for your travel. As additional examples, if the purpose for your planned travel is to consult with business associates, travel for a scientific, educational, professional or business convention, or conference on specific dates, settle an estate, or negotiate a contract, then a business (B-1) visitor visa would be the appropriate type of visa for your travel.

Changes introduced shortly after September 11, 2001 involve extensive and ongoing review of visa issuing practices as they relate to our national security. Visa applications are now subject to a greater degree of scrutiny than in the past. So it is important to apply for your visa well in advance of your travel departure date. 

How We Serve Our Clients

Our dynamic and knowledgeable attorneys will consult with you to determine that the nature of business trip to the United States is appropriate for this particular visa.  We will also recommend possible alternative strategies if the foreign beneficiary's experience or nature of the visit renders them ineligible for this visa category.  Our attorneys work closely with both the employer and prospective employee to ensure that the required documents are rendered and all legal issues addressed.  We relieve human resources personnel of the burdensome paperwork requirements by preparing all required forms and supporting documents for submission to the appropriate government departments and agencies.  When required, we also prepare and file applications for dependent family members to ensure a smooth transition to the United States for the beneficiary and dependent family members.  Our staff is easily accessible by both the employer and foreign beneficiary to answer questions as they arise.

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