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B-1 visa for business visitors: Permissible activities ? Part II
Posted by: euser
March 22, 2012

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 visa for business visitors: Permissible activities-Part I
Posted by: euser
March 22, 2012

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 should not receiving  remuneration from a U.S. source except for reimbursement for expenses while in the US The Department of State (DOS) regulations define "business" as "conventions, conferences, consultations, and other legitimate activities of a commercial or professional nature" but not local employment or labor for hire. The DOS' Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM) further specifies activities, such as engaging in commercial transactions, contract negotiations, and litigation.

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