Can a freelancer doing business as a natural person travel to the US to meet a client on a B1/B2 visa?
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Web Designer.
Designing websites as a natural person (does not own a business).
Travels to the USA on a B1/B2 visa to meet a client.
Meets the client to get to know them and their business.
Takes pictures of their headquarters and production premises. (the images could possibly be used on the website)
Travels back to their home country to produce the website.
The client pays the freelancer directly since he/she does not own a business. The freelancer is paid while he/she is outside of the US, either before the visit or after the visit.
Is this possible on a B1/B2 visa?
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Web Designer.
Designing websites as a natural person (does not own a business).
Travels to the USA on a B1/B2 visa to meet a client.
Meets the client to get to know them and their business.
Takes pictures of their headquarters and production premises. (the images could possibly be used on the website)
Travels back to their home country to produce the website.
The client pays the freelancer directly since he/she does not own a business. The freelancer is paid while he/she is outside of the US, either before the visit or after the visit.
Is this possible on a B1/B2 visa?
visas b1-b2-visas business-travel freelance
asked Jun 29 at 18:53
eolhi918
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I'm confused. If you don't own your own business, are you actually working for anyone? Or is this US company paying you directly?
– Peter M
Jun 29 at 20:14
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@PeterM I mean that I don't own a company, I'm a freelancer working for myself. I do a website for a client, and that client pays me directly for that website.
– eolhi918
Jun 29 at 21:01
Googling for "Matter of Hira" will find you a number of interesting readings...
– Doc
Jun 29 at 21:04
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up vote
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Web Designer.
Designing websites as a natural person (does not own a business).
Travels to the USA on a B1/B2 visa to meet a client.
Meets the client to get to know them and their business.
Takes pictures of their headquarters and production premises. (the images could possibly be used on the website)
Travels back to their home country to produce the website.
The client pays the freelancer directly since he/she does not own a business. The freelancer is paid while he/she is outside of the US, either before the visit or after the visit.
Is this possible on a B1/B2 visa?
visas b1-b2-visas business-travel freelance
asked Jun 29 at 18:53
eolhi918
233
Web Designer.
Designing websites as a natural person (does not own a business).
Travels to the USA on a B1/B2 visa to meet a client.
Meets the client to get to know them and their business.
Takes pictures of their headquarters and production premises. (the images could possibly be used on the website)
Travels back to their home country to produce the website.
The client pays the freelancer directly since he/she does not own a business. The freelancer is paid while he/she is outside of the US, either before the visit or after the visit.
Is this possible on a B1/B2 visa?
visas b1-b2-visas business-travel freelance
asked Jun 29 at 18:53
eolhi918
233
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asked Jun 29 at 18:53
eolhi918
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asked Jun 29 at 18:53
eolhi918
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asked Jun 29 at 18:53
eolhi918
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I'm confused. If you don't own your own business, are you actually working for anyone? Or is this US company paying you directly?
– Peter M
Jun 29 at 20:14
1
@PeterM I mean that I don't own a company, I'm a freelancer working for myself. I do a website for a client, and that client pays me directly for that website.
– eolhi918
Jun 29 at 21:01
Googling for "Matter of Hira" will find you a number of interesting readings...
– Doc
Jun 29 at 21:04
add a comment |Â
I'm confused. If you don't own your own business, are you actually working for anyone? Or is this US company paying you directly?
– Peter M
Jun 29 at 20:14
1
@PeterM I mean that I don't own a company, I'm a freelancer working for myself. I do a website for a client, and that client pays me directly for that website.
– eolhi918
Jun 29 at 21:01
Googling for "Matter of Hira" will find you a number of interesting readings...
– Doc
Jun 29 at 21:04
I'm confused. If you don't own your own business, are you actually working for anyone? Or is this US company paying you directly?
– Peter M
Jun 29 at 20:14
I'm confused. If you don't own your own business, are you actually working for anyone? Or is this US company paying you directly?
– Peter M
Jun 29 at 20:14
1
1
@PeterM I mean that I don't own a company, I'm a freelancer working for myself. I do a website for a client, and that client pays me directly for that website.
– eolhi918
Jun 29 at 21:01
@PeterM I mean that I don't own a company, I'm a freelancer working for myself. I do a website for a client, and that client pays me directly for that website.
– eolhi918
Jun 29 at 21:01
Googling for "Matter of Hira" will find you a number of interesting readings...
– Doc
Jun 29 at 21:04
Googling for "Matter of Hira" will find you a number of interesting readings...
– Doc
Jun 29 at 21:04
add a comment |Â
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It seems you can. A B1/B2 allows you to fully participate in business meetings, you may conduct negotiations, and you may discuss planned investments or purchases. Which seems to more than cover "meeting and getting to know the customers".
Although I'm from a country participating in the B1/B2 visa waiver program, I've never had any problem visiting our branch offices in the USA to participate in meetings.
http://workpermit.com/immigration/usa/us-b-1-business-visitor-visa-and-b-2-visitor-pleasure-visa
answered Jun 29 at 20:22
Abigail
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when you travel for meetings... How does it go with the airport's immigration officer? You simply say it's for business and that you are attending a meeting? They don't ask anything else? or do they ask many questions after you say that?
– eolhi918
Aug 1 at 1:47
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I don't say it's for business. When asked, I say I'm there to visit a branch office for meetings/trainings. Although mostly, I combine it other things: last year I to conference, then visited a branch office, followed by a three week vacation. I stated my plans, was asked how long I was staying (5 weeks), had my finger prints and picture taken and was wished a nice trip.
– Abigail
Aug 1 at 11:57
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oldest
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1 Answer
1
active
oldest
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
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up vote
5
down vote
accepted
It seems you can. A B1/B2 allows you to fully participate in business meetings, you may conduct negotiations, and you may discuss planned investments or purchases. Which seems to more than cover "meeting and getting to know the customers".
Although I'm from a country participating in the B1/B2 visa waiver program, I've never had any problem visiting our branch offices in the USA to participate in meetings.
http://workpermit.com/immigration/usa/us-b-1-business-visitor-visa-and-b-2-visitor-pleasure-visa
answered Jun 29 at 20:22
Abigail
5426
when you travel for meetings... How does it go with the airport's immigration officer? You simply say it's for business and that you are attending a meeting? They don't ask anything else? or do they ask many questions after you say that?
– eolhi918
Aug 1 at 1:47
1
I don't say it's for business. When asked, I say I'm there to visit a branch office for meetings/trainings. Although mostly, I combine it other things: last year I to conference, then visited a branch office, followed by a three week vacation. I stated my plans, was asked how long I was staying (5 weeks), had my finger prints and picture taken and was wished a nice trip.
– Abigail
Aug 1 at 11:57
add a comment |Â
up vote
5
down vote
accepted
It seems you can. A B1/B2 allows you to fully participate in business meetings, you may conduct negotiations, and you may discuss planned investments or purchases. Which seems to more than cover "meeting and getting to know the customers".
Although I'm from a country participating in the B1/B2 visa waiver program, I've never had any problem visiting our branch offices in the USA to participate in meetings.
http://workpermit.com/immigration/usa/us-b-1-business-visitor-visa-and-b-2-visitor-pleasure-visa
answered Jun 29 at 20:22
Abigail
5426
when you travel for meetings... How does it go with the airport's immigration officer? You simply say it's for business and that you are attending a meeting? They don't ask anything else? or do they ask many questions after you say that?
– eolhi918
Aug 1 at 1:47
1
I don't say it's for business. When asked, I say I'm there to visit a branch office for meetings/trainings. Although mostly, I combine it other things: last year I to conference, then visited a branch office, followed by a three week vacation. I stated my plans, was asked how long I was staying (5 weeks), had my finger prints and picture taken and was wished a nice trip.
– Abigail
Aug 1 at 11:57
add a comment |Â
up vote
5
down vote
accepted
up vote
5
down vote
accepted
It seems you can. A B1/B2 allows you to fully participate in business meetings, you may conduct negotiations, and you may discuss planned investments or purchases. Which seems to more than cover "meeting and getting to know the customers".
Although I'm from a country participating in the B1/B2 visa waiver program, I've never had any problem visiting our branch offices in the USA to participate in meetings.
http://workpermit.com/immigration/usa/us-b-1-business-visitor-visa-and-b-2-visitor-pleasure-visa
answered Jun 29 at 20:22
Abigail
5426
It seems you can. A B1/B2 allows you to fully participate in business meetings, you may conduct negotiations, and you may discuss planned investments or purchases. Which seems to more than cover "meeting and getting to know the customers".
Although I'm from a country participating in the B1/B2 visa waiver program, I've never had any problem visiting our branch offices in the USA to participate in meetings.
http://workpermit.com/immigration/usa/us-b-1-business-visitor-visa-and-b-2-visitor-pleasure-visa
answered Jun 29 at 20:22
Abigail
5426
answered Jun 29 at 20:22
Abigail
5426
answered Jun 29 at 20:22
Abigail
5426
answered Jun 29 at 20:22
Abigail
5426
5426
when you travel for meetings... How does it go with the airport's immigration officer? You simply say it's for business and that you are attending a meeting? They don't ask anything else? or do they ask many questions after you say that?
– eolhi918
Aug 1 at 1:47
1
I don't say it's for business. When asked, I say I'm there to visit a branch office for meetings/trainings. Although mostly, I combine it other things: last year I to conference, then visited a branch office, followed by a three week vacation. I stated my plans, was asked how long I was staying (5 weeks), had my finger prints and picture taken and was wished a nice trip.
– Abigail
Aug 1 at 11:57
add a comment |Â
when you travel for meetings... How does it go with the airport's immigration officer? You simply say it's for business and that you are attending a meeting? They don't ask anything else? or do they ask many questions after you say that?
– eolhi918
Aug 1 at 1:47
1
I don't say it's for business. When asked, I say I'm there to visit a branch office for meetings/trainings. Although mostly, I combine it other things: last year I to conference, then visited a branch office, followed by a three week vacation. I stated my plans, was asked how long I was staying (5 weeks), had my finger prints and picture taken and was wished a nice trip.
– Abigail
Aug 1 at 11:57
when you travel for meetings... How does it go with the airport's immigration officer? You simply say it's for business and that you are attending a meeting? They don't ask anything else? or do they ask many questions after you say that?
– eolhi918
Aug 1 at 1:47
when you travel for meetings... How does it go with the airport's immigration officer? You simply say it's for business and that you are attending a meeting? They don't ask anything else? or do they ask many questions after you say that?
– eolhi918
Aug 1 at 1:47
1
1
I don't say it's for business. When asked, I say I'm there to visit a branch office for meetings/trainings. Although mostly, I combine it other things: last year I to conference, then visited a branch office, followed by a three week vacation. I stated my plans, was asked how long I was staying (5 weeks), had my finger prints and picture taken and was wished a nice trip.
– Abigail
Aug 1 at 11:57
I don't say it's for business. When asked, I say I'm there to visit a branch office for meetings/trainings. Although mostly, I combine it other things: last year I to conference, then visited a branch office, followed by a three week vacation. I stated my plans, was asked how long I was staying (5 weeks), had my finger prints and picture taken and was wished a nice trip.
– Abigail
Aug 1 at 11:57
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I'm confused. If you don't own your own business, are you actually working for anyone? Or is this US company paying you directly?
– Peter M
Jun 29 at 20:14
1
@PeterM I mean that I don't own a company, I'm a freelancer working for myself. I do a website for a client, and that client pays me directly for that website.
– eolhi918
Jun 29 at 21:01
Googling for "Matter of Hira" will find you a number of interesting readings...
– Doc
Jun 29 at 21:04