B-1 / B-2 visas (Visitor Visa)

The Department of State (DOS) promulgated a temporary final rule on November 24, 2020, creating a temporary pilot program to assess the agency’s technical ability to require a Maintenance of Status and Departure Bond (visa bond) from B-1/B-2 nonimmigrant visa applicants from countries with a 10%
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What is the difference between a nonimmigrant and an immigrant visa?

Nonimmigrant visas permit individuals from other countries to enter the United States to accomplish a specific purpose.  Nonimmigrant visas are frequently issued to students, business owners, and tourists.  With a nonimmigrant visa, qualifying individuals can remain in the U.S. for a period of weeks, months, or years and will be permitted to study or work here, depending on the specific visa you seek. 

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The B-1 nonimmigrant classification (including admissions under the Visa Waiver Program) is appropriate for foreign nationals who are entering the US on a temporary, limited basis to engage in legitimate business activities provided that they are not receiving remuneration from a U.S.
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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.
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El personal del grupo de Abogados de Inmigración y Nacionalidad de los Estados Unidos, NPZ Law Group, P.C. les desea a nuestros lectores un muy feliz año nuevo y les recuerda que nos esforzamos por seguir proporcionando información de vanguardia en el ámbito de ley de rápido desarrollo y cambio de inmigración y nacionalidad de los Estados Unidos.

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The U.S. immigration and Nationality Law Staff at the NPZ Law Group would like to wish our readership a very happy new year and remind you that we strive to continue to provide cutting-edge information in the rapidly developing and changing U.S. immigration and nationality law arena.
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One of the largest immigration related penalties against a single company was recently reported. Infosys Limited, an Indian company involved in consulting, technology and outsourcing, has agreed to a record $34 million civil settlement based on allegations of systemic visa fraud and abuse of immigration processes, and also agreed to enhanced corporate compliance measures. The $34 million payment made by Infosys as a result of these allegations represents the largest payment ever levied in an immigration case.
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On October 11, 2011, USCIS Director Alejandro Mayorkas announced a new initiative to harness industry expertise from the public and private sectors and increase the job creation potential of employment-based and high-skilled visa categories. Called 'Entrepreneurs in Residence', the initiative built upon a series of policy, operational, and outreach efforts within the framework of existing immigration laws. The EIR program was part of a wider White House and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) effort to grow the U.S. economy and create American jobs.

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This is the concluding part of a series of articles on Permissible Activities under the B-1 Visa for Business Visitors.

B-1in lieu of H-1B (BILOH) criteria

In addition to the standard B-1 parameters outlined in the first part of the article, the Business entities should adhere to the following additional guidelines when identifying employees who may qualify for admission in the B-1 in lieu of H-1B classification:

 

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B-1/B-2 visas are the most common nonimmigrant visas used for temporary entry into the United States. B-1 visas are typically used for business-related visits while B-2 visas are used for pleasure-related visits. With few exceptions, those who enter the U.S. must be in possession of a visa granted by a U.S. consulate abroad.

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