Business Visa (B-1 Visa)
Filing Business Visa using Helplegal Forms requires the following Fees:
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- USCIS Fees : $(subject to change)
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What Is Business Visa?
A business visa is a type of visa that allows a foreign national to enter a country for business-related purposes, such as attending meetings, conferences, negotiating contracts, or exploring business opportunities. This type of visa is typically short-term and is intended for professional activities rather than for tourism or long-term employment.
**The main downside to the B-1 business visa is that there are no dependent visa categories available.
B-1 visas are for those participating in business activities of a commercial or professional nature in the United States, including, but not limited to:
- Business Consultations
- Traveling for a scientific, educational, professional or business convention, or a conference on specific dates.
- Settling an Estate
- Contract Negotiations
- Professional Examination & Licensing
- Transiting through the United States: certain persons may transit the United States with a
B-1 visa
Filing Fees to Apply for a B-1 Visa
Filing USCIS B1 U.S. Business Visa using HelpLegal Forms requires the following fees:
- HelpLegal Forms Application Package fee: $149
- USCIS Fees: $ (Subject to change)
B-1 Visa Eligibility Criteria
- Business Purpose You are visiting the U.S. for short-term business activities.
- Temporary Stay: You must prove that your stay is temporary and you will return home.
- Strong Ties: Demonstrate strong ties to your home country (job, family, property, etc.).
- Financial Means: Show you have enough funds to cover your stay without working in the U.S.
- Valid Passport: Your passport should be valid for at least six months after your intended stay. Completed Application & Interview: Complete the DS-160 form and attend the visa interview.
- No Criminal/Immigration Violations: Clean criminal record and no prior immigration violations.
If Seeking Long-Term Work or Business Opportunities:
For longer-term stays or business-related employment, additional visa categories, such as L-1 (intra-company transfer) or H-1B (specialty occupation), may require filing petitions with USCIS. Common forms for these scenarios include:
- Form I-129 (Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker):
Employers file this form with USCIS to sponsor employees for work-related visas, including those for business-related roles. - Form I-539 (Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status):
This form is for individuals already in the U.S. who wish to extend their stay or change to a business-related visa.
Summary
For a short-term business visa (B-1), the primary document is the DS-160 form through the U.S. State Department. For work-related or long-term business arrangements, USCIS forms like I-129 or I-539 may be required.
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