Can I work in the U.S. on a B-1/B-2 visa? The answer to that…
Can I work in the U.S. on a B-1/B-2 visa?
The answer to that is no. While you are permitted to enter the United States for business purposes, you are not permitted to work or be hired by a U.S. employer.
Other visa categories, such as the H-1B visa, may be of interest if you want to work in the United States for a U.S. firm.
What is a B-2 Visa?
The B2 visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows the bearer to visit the United States for a limited amount of time for travel, recreation, or family reasons.
If you are seeking medical treatment in the United States, or if you are an amateur performing in a social and/or charitable context, or as a competitor in a talent show or contest, or if you are an amateur athlete competing in an athletic event, or if your primary purpose of travel is tourism and you will be pursuing a course of study during your stay, you may be eligible for a B-2 visa.
How do I extend my stay on the B-1/B-2 visa?
If your permitted stay in the United States is about to expire, you may want to extend it, especially since staying in the United States for longer than you were allowed can have long-term effects. If you have a B-1/B-2 visa, you can request a one-year extension of your stay. To do so, fill out Form I-539, Request to Extend or Change Status. It’s best if you request for an extension of your status at least 45 days before your approved stay expires, so be careful and plan ahead!
How many B-1 Visa applications have been accepted?
Many Temporary Visitor for Business (B-1) Visas have been granted in recent years!
Because of the current situation, the number of applicants has been going down more and more, and even beforehand the numbers were slowly going down.
What documents are required for the B-2 Visa for Working Adults?
If you are a working adult and want to apply for a B-2 Visitor Visa, you will need a letter from your employer as well as your most recent three months’ pay checks, in addition to a valid passport, the DS-160 form confirmation page, a 2×2 inch photo, application fee payment receipt, appointment letter or a copy of it, proof of current income if any, and a travel itinerary.
The application process is pretty easy and can be summed up with 3 steps:
1. Choose the processing time and fill in your general information that is asked of you;
2. Make the payment and revise step one for any mistakes;
and 3. Fill in a questionnaire and upload your passport scan.
Keep in mind that depending on personal circumstances more documents may be required.
You can work on your Form DS-160 at your own pace as long as you keep track of your progress.
You have 30 days to finish the DS-160 if you have a partially completed application.
You must save your application to your computer hard disk or a USD flash drive after 30 days to access it.
Differences between a B-1 and B-2 Visa?
The J1 Visa or the Exchange Visitor Program is a temporary nonimmigrant visa that allows international applicants to participate in work and study based programs to travel and gain experience in the United States.
As for the J2 Visa holder, they go to the US to accompany the J1 Visa holder, meaning you can only get a J2 Visa issued if you are the child or spouse of the J1 Visa applicant.
