Last Updated on October 4, 2024
What Is The B-1 Visa?
The B-1 visa for Business Visitors allows individuals to take short trips to the U.S. to conduct business matters such as contract negotiations, in-person consulting and attending conferences.
However, visitors are not permitted to accept employment or work in the U.S. Another important note: select countries do not require a visa for business travel.
Visa Requirements
Individuals are eligible to enter the U.S. on a B-1 visa if they are participating in some of the following business activities:
- Contract negotiation
- Short-term training
- Consulting with business associates
For additional business activities, please speak with your immigration attorney.
How Long Does A B-1 Visa Last?
Individuals on a B-1 visa have an initial period of stay of one to six months. The total stay can be up to one year. This visa can be valid for up to 10 years, depending on the country of citizenship.
If the temporary nature of the assignment changes, please speak with your immigration attorney.
B-1 Visa Application and Filing Fees
The following pricing information for B-1 visas is current as of April 1, 2024:
Additional fees may be required depending on nationality. Please visit the following website for country-specific details.
NOTE: There is no expedited application processing available for B-1 visas applied for at U.S. Consulates or if filing a change of status or extension with USCIS.
What Is A B-2 Visa?
Spouses and dependents of B-1 visa holders may apply for a B-2 visa.
NOTE: If the foreign national is outside the U.S., they likely will need to apply for a visa to enter the U.S. in the specific visa category before entering the U.S. in the specific status.
For more information on the B-1 and B-2 visa, download our guide, an Introduction to the B Visa.
About Envoy Global and the B-1 Visa Process
Envoy Global helps navigate the complexities of the B-1 visa process through its secure technology platform and partnership skilled immigration professionals. For more information on simplifying your company’s immigration program and obtaining a B-1 visa for skilled foreign talent, check out our ABCs of Immigration guide.
Envoy is pleased to provide you with this information, which was prepared in collaboration with Corporate Immigration Partners, P.C., a U.S. law firm who provides services through the Envoy Platform (the “U.S. Law Firm”).
Content in this publication is for informational purposes only and not intended as legal advice, nor should it be relied on as such. Envoy is not a law firm, and does not provide legal advice. If you would like guidance on how this information may impact your particular situation and you are a client of the U.S. Law Firm, consult your attorney. If you are not a client of the U.S. Law Firm working with Envoy, consult another qualified professional. This website does not create an attorney-client relationship with the U.S. Law Firm.
