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If you are a visitor to another country, you may need a B1 or B2 visa depending on whether your trip is for business or as a tourist. Our New York immigration law firm can explain the differences and help you to apply for a visa if you should need one. We have explained both visas in greater detail below.
Short-stay business visitors
 The
B1 visa is also known as the business visitor visa. People
who have B-1 visas may not, in general, get salaries or money
from U.S. sources. Their activity is limited to the negotiation
of contracts, consultation with business associates, litigation,
and participation in scientific, educational, professional
or business conventions, conferences or seminars and other
legitimate activities of a commercial or professional nature.
While in the US as a business visitor, an individual may:
- Attend Meetings, and participate in them fully
- Conduct Negotiations
- Conduct research
- Discuss planned investment or purchases
- Interview and hire staff
- Solicit sales or investment
- Make investments or purchases
The following activities require a working visa, and may not
be carried out by business visitors:
- Running a business
- "Gainful employment"
- Payment by an organization within the US
- Participating as a professional in entertainment or sporting
events
If you need more information about a B1 visa or to see if you qualify, please contact our office and ask to speak with a New York B1 visa attorney.
 B-2
Visa Tourists
The B2 visa is also commonly known as the tourist
visa. People who come to travel, rest, visit friends or relatives,
tour, engage in other entertainment, or participate in conferences.
A B-2 visa can also be obtained for the purpose of medical
treatment.
Visa Waiver Program - Participating
Countries Qualifying for a Visa
| Andorra |
Denmark |
Luxembourg |
Spain |
| Australia |
Finland |
Monaco |
Sweden |
| Austria |
France |
The Netherlands |
Switzerland |
| Belgium |
Iceland |
Norway |
Germany |
| Brunei |
Ireland |
Portugal |
New Zealand |
| Italy |
San Marino |
United Kingdom |
Slovenia |
| Japan |
Liechtenstein |
Singapore |
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Applicants
for visitor visas must show that they qualify under provisions
of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Applicants must demonstrate
that they are properly classifiable as visitors under U.S.
law.
If you are unsure as to whether you need
a tourist visa or if you would like assistance in applying
for a B2 visa, please contact our office and ask to speak
with a New York B2 visa lawyer.
Pollack, Pollack, Isaac & DeCicco, LLP will be happy to
assist you in obtaining and processing any visa you may qualify
for:
CONTACT
US (no fee required) OR
SCHEDULE
A CONSULTATION (fee required)
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