B-1 Visa
Everybody knows the U.S. is the best place to engage in business. And the best way to temporarily visit the U.S. to promote your business venture is under B-1 status. This merit-based visa allows access to a variety of economic opportunities in the U.S. Individuals eligible for this visa range from board members and athletes to musicians, entertainers, and servants of non-immigrants. Sugar Land immigration attorneys can help you determine if this is the best visa for your needs.
Some of the most common reasons why individuals get a B-1 visa is to:
- Travel to attend a conference or convention for business or educational purposes
- Negotiating a business contract
- Settling an outstanding estate
- Taking part in a short-term training program
- Transiting or deadheading through the United States
B-1 visa applicants must be able to prove:
- The nature of the business that they plan to do. The business must be a legitimate and legal business.
- The exact length of time that they need to conduct their business.You must have an entry and return date in order to qualify for this type of visa.
- Their intention to return to their home country after the business has been concluded. You cannot plan on abandoning your current place of residence and remain in the U.S.
- That you have the finances to cover your costs related to travel. You may have to submit bank statements or financial documents to prove you can afford the trip.
If you have any questions about what you must prove and how to prove that information when applying for a B-1 visa, attorneys Sugarland Houston Texas can help you.
B-1 applicants may stay in the U.S. for a period of up to six months on their initial application. If their business has not been completed within that original six month timeframe, a six-month extension of stay may be requested. As a general rule of thumb, only one extension can be requested and granted.
For more information about immigration law, or to get help filling out a B-1 Visa, contact Attorneys in Houston TX Sugar Land at the Law Firm of Esani & Momin.
