Glendale Business Visa Lawyer 

There are many kinds of business visas that allow nonimmigrant visitors to come to the US to do things such as participate in contract negotiations, perform specialized work, invest in companies, and more.

Below is a list of the different types of business visas that people can apply for and what they allow: 

B1 and B2 Visas 

Visitors that receive these visas can stay in the US for up to six months for business and/or tourism. While in the US, both B1 and B2 visa holders can participate in contract negotiations, but they cannot legally sign them. Also, an employer may not hire these visitors during their stay. 

E1 Visa

This visa is for people from a country that has an established treaty with the US for trade and commerce. With this visa, an individual can set up and operate a business that engages in trade between the US and their home country. E1 visa holders can stay in the US for up to two years. They may also seek extensions, which the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) permits in increments of up to two years. 

E2 Visa 

To apply for this visa, a nonimmigrant visitor in the US must demonstrate that they have or wish to invest capital in a US business. Their home country must also be part of an appropriate treaty for commerce or navigation with the US. E2 visa holders may stay for a period of up to two years, and they may also request for extensions in increments of the same length of time. 

EB-5 Visa

This visa allows investors who have made investments of at least a million US dollars in a US company and whose investments created 10 jobs for US residents to become an LPR. 

H1-B, H-2A, H-2B, H-3 Visas

These visas allow different types of workers to come to the US for employment or training. 

Below are descriptions of what they each entail: 

• The H1-B visa is for “specialty” workers such as medical professionals or engineers
• The H-2A visa is for agricultural workers, and a person’s employer must file its petition
• The H-2B is a visa for seasonal workers, and a person’s employer must also file this petition for them
• The H-3 visa is for individuals seeking training in agriculture, government, and other fields, but it is not suitable for people entering graduate studies or medical school. 

I Visa

For journalists or other foreign media workers, this visa allows them to visit the US to perform their duties. Individuals with this visa can stay for various periods of time that depend on the duration of their project. When they enter the US, they need to indicate to the Customs Border and Protection (CBP) officer how long they plan to stay by submitting an I-94 form.

L-1A and -1B Visas

These visas allow executives, managers, and people with specialized skills to transfer within their organization to its associated US office or to establish a US-based office. Those coming to the US to start a new branch of their company with an L-1A visa are permitted to stay for up to one year. Those coming to work at an established US office with an L1-B visa can stay for up to three years. The USCIS only grants extensions in increments of up to two years for L-1B visa holders. They may not, however, receive extensions that total more than five years. 

O1 and P3 Visas

For artists who want to enter the US, they may obtain an O1 or P3 visa. These types of visas are frequently called “artist” visas because they exclusively permit performers, designers, and other kinds of artists to come to the US for the duration of their projects, performances, and other activities. People with significant success and critical acclaim can apply for O1 visas. Those traveling with performance groups or seeking to work in the US as an artist or teacher for shorter periods of time can apply for P3 visas. Find out more about these artists visas by visiting our page devoted to them.

TN Visa 

This visa allows citizens of Canada and Mexico to enter the US to do business. Visa holders are allowed to stay for up to three years. 

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