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B-1/B-2 visa USA

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. Almost all reasons for temporary travel are covered by B visas except student travel, which is covered under F-1 visas

An individual on a visitor visa (B1/B2) is not permitted to accept employment or work in the United States. There is no guarantee you will be issued a visa. … You may use your valid visa in your expired passport along with a new valid passport for travel and admission to the United States.

If you are already in the United States on a B1/B2 visa, you may apply for a change of status” COS” from a B-1/B2 tourist visa to an H1B nonimmigrant worker. To do so, the change must occur before your B-1/B2 visa expires. You must have a US company file the Form I-129 nonimmigrant worker petition for you as the beneficiary.

The B1 visa is issued mainly for short-term business trips, while the B2 visa is issued mainly for traveling for tourism purposes. … Travelers must apply for an E visa in order to work (including part-time) in the U.S. or to invest in businesses, shops, or other investments in the country.

Visitors carrying a US B1/B2 Visa can enter the United States for a maximum of 180 days Per Entry. All visits are strictly limited to business or tourism, so you CANNOT seek paid work or employment.

B1 and B2 visas are generally referred to as “B visas”, and they are the most common types of visa issued for a wide range of uses in the United States. The B1 visa is issued mainly for short-term business trips, while the B2 visa is issued mainly for traveling for tourism purposes.

Once a visa is issued after approval of your B1 or B2 visa application to the U.S. government, “B1/B2” is indicated under “Visa Type/Class.” Under this visa indication, the traveler may engage in both short-term business and tourism activities while in the United States.

The most common reasons for applying for B visas are to visit family, relatives, and friends residing in the U.S., and also to engage in short-term business trips in the U.S. for business discussions, negotiations, meetings, and site inspections. However, holders of B visas are prohibited from working and receiving salary or other remuneration in the U.S.

Travelers must apply for an E visa in order to work (including part-time) in the U.S. or to invest in businesses, shops, or other investments in the country.

Those who may be involved in some kind of business activities while in the U.S. are encouraged to check the content of such activities and their period in advance.