Real Estate & Immigration Law — Based in New York & New Jersey
Real Estate & Immigration Law — Based in New York & New Jersey
If you are looking to enter the United States on a temporary basis then you will generally need to secure the proper visa. If your interest in coming to the United States is for temporary business or pleasure, then you will need the appropriate B1/B2, visitor visa. The B1 visa and B2 visa are temporary, non-immigrant, multiple-entry visas that allow the holder to travel to the United States for either business or tourism purposes.
In most cases, a B1/B2 visa is issued together, allowing the holder to travel for both business and pleasure.
B1: A B1 visa serves the purpose of traveling to the United States for business-related work, such as:
Please note, that a B1 visa will not permit you to secure employment in the United States and will not permit long-term work in the United States. It is specifically for conducting business-related activities. However, in March of 2023, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that people with a B1 or B2 visa can apply for jobs in the United States and attend interviews.
B2: A B2 visa serves the purpose of traveling to the United States for tourism, vacation, visiting friends and family, and certain medical treatments. Acquiring a B2 will generally require demonstrating:
You generally need a valid passport, a DS-160 confirmation, your visa fee receipt, a compliant photo, and evidence of the purpose of your trip, sufficient funds, and strong ties to your home country.
Customs and Border Protection typically admits visitors for up to six months, and an extension may be possible in some cases. Overstaying can carry serious immigration consequences, so track your authorized stay carefully.
No. A B-1/B-2 visitor visa does not authorize employment in the United States. To work you would need an appropriate employment-based visa. Kambo Law can advise on changing to the right category.
Common reasons include insufficient ties to your home country, incomplete documentation, or concerns about intent. Kambo Law helps you understand the denial and strengthen a future application.
In some situations you may change to a student, work, or family-based status from within the U.S., but timing and intent rules matter. Schedule a Free Consultation before taking any action.
