Required visa for work-at-home (abroad) person visiting his/her employer in US
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I'm working here in Philippines for a company in US and they me pay directly. Prior to this work, I got a multiple entry B-1/B-2 visa for US. I would like to go to the US this year so that I can have a face-to-face meeting with my employer. Do I need another US visa for this purpose?
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I'm working here in Philippines for a company in US and they me pay directly. Prior to this work, I got a multiple entry B-1/B-2 visa for US. I would like to go to the US this year so that I can have a face-to-face meeting with my employer. Do I need another US visa for this purpose?
usa tourist-visas freelance
edited Jul 16 at 20:55
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asked Jul 16 at 18:20
ASD
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Is your visa B1/B2?
– Roddy of the Frozen Peas
Jul 16 at 18:33
Yes, it is indicated as B1/B2.
– ASD
Jul 16 at 18:35
Are you really an employee of the company (which in most countries means that every time you get paid, there’s also some money going to social security, retirement, etc), or do you have your own company (even if acting as a sole trader), and you invoice the “employer†and declare and pay yourself all required taxes etc? If the latter, you are really an employee of that company, visiting a client.
– jcaron
Jul 17 at 7:48
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I'm working here in Philippines for a company in US and they me pay directly. Prior to this work, I got a multiple entry B-1/B-2 visa for US. I would like to go to the US this year so that I can have a face-to-face meeting with my employer. Do I need another US visa for this purpose?
usa tourist-visas freelance
edited Jul 16 at 20:55
phoog
60.5k9130188
asked Jul 16 at 18:20
ASD
61
I'm working here in Philippines for a company in US and they me pay directly. Prior to this work, I got a multiple entry B-1/B-2 visa for US. I would like to go to the US this year so that I can have a face-to-face meeting with my employer. Do I need another US visa for this purpose?
usa tourist-visas freelance
edited Jul 16 at 20:55
phoog
60.5k9130188
asked Jul 16 at 18:20
ASD
61
edited Jul 16 at 20:55
phoog
60.5k9130188
edited Jul 16 at 20:55
phoog
60.5k9130188
edited Jul 16 at 20:55
phoog
60.5k9130188
60.5k9130188
asked Jul 16 at 18:20
ASD
61
asked Jul 16 at 18:20
ASD
61
asked Jul 16 at 18:20
ASD
61
61
Is your visa B1/B2?
– Roddy of the Frozen Peas
Jul 16 at 18:33
Yes, it is indicated as B1/B2.
– ASD
Jul 16 at 18:35
Are you really an employee of the company (which in most countries means that every time you get paid, there’s also some money going to social security, retirement, etc), or do you have your own company (even if acting as a sole trader), and you invoice the “employer†and declare and pay yourself all required taxes etc? If the latter, you are really an employee of that company, visiting a client.
– jcaron
Jul 17 at 7:48
add a comment |Â
Is your visa B1/B2?
– Roddy of the Frozen Peas
Jul 16 at 18:33
Yes, it is indicated as B1/B2.
– ASD
Jul 16 at 18:35
Are you really an employee of the company (which in most countries means that every time you get paid, there’s also some money going to social security, retirement, etc), or do you have your own company (even if acting as a sole trader), and you invoice the “employer†and declare and pay yourself all required taxes etc? If the latter, you are really an employee of that company, visiting a client.
– jcaron
Jul 17 at 7:48
Is your visa B1/B2?
– Roddy of the Frozen Peas
Jul 16 at 18:33
Is your visa B1/B2?
– Roddy of the Frozen Peas
Jul 16 at 18:33
Yes, it is indicated as B1/B2.
– ASD
Jul 16 at 18:35
Yes, it is indicated as B1/B2.
– ASD
Jul 16 at 18:35
Are you really an employee of the company (which in most countries means that every time you get paid, there’s also some money going to social security, retirement, etc), or do you have your own company (even if acting as a sole trader), and you invoice the “employer†and declare and pay yourself all required taxes etc? If the latter, you are really an employee of that company, visiting a client.
– jcaron
Jul 17 at 7:48
Are you really an employee of the company (which in most countries means that every time you get paid, there’s also some money going to social security, retirement, etc), or do you have your own company (even if acting as a sole trader), and you invoice the “employer†and declare and pay yourself all required taxes etc? If the latter, you are really an employee of that company, visiting a client.
– jcaron
Jul 17 at 7:48
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There is unfortunately some complexity here, due to your status as an employee of the US company.
If you were an employee of another company, your B1/B2 visa would enable you to go and consult with a customer or business partner. Many thousands of people visit the US on this basis every day.
If you were a contractor you would probably also be fine, although it might be better to arrange to not be paid for the time you are in the US (and have your customer up your rate to compensate). Contractors have been denied entry under similar circumstances.
However as an employee of a US company you have a problem, at least theoretically. The two main requirements for business visits to be covered by B1 are:
- Not doing any actual work (as opposed to planning, presenting or talking about work)
- Not receiving money from US sources.
You satisfy 1 but not 2.
If you are very insistent that you are not working you might well be admitted. However it might also be worthwhile consulting a specialist lawyer to check
You might consider setting yourself up as a one person contractor, so that you can reasonably claim to not be receiving money from US sources (your company would receive the money, and it would pay you).
answered Jul 16 at 21:02
DJClayworth
30.3k577112
a lawyer is not necessary, as the state department clearly states the requirements, and this is not a complicated visa.
– AussieJoe
Jul 16 at 21:46
@AussieJoe but one requirement of a B-1 visa is to receive no income from a US source. If the contractor is being paid personally by the US client, the situation isn't particularly simple. Is it sufficient to refrain from billing for the time spent in meetings in the US? I doubt that's settled law, which implies that talking to a lawyer would be useful.
– phoog
Jul 17 at 0:19
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You technically can use a B1 Visitor visa to only consult with business associates, but you cannot partake in any employment activities. That is specifically outlined by the US state department here:
Business (B-1)
Consult with business associates Attend a scientific,
educational, professional, or business convention or conference Settle
an estate Negotiate a contract
If you come to visit the US, with the purpose of a business meeting, you need a B1 business visa.
If you come to visit the US, with the purpose of employment, you need an Employment visa.
answered Jul 16 at 20:49
AussieJoe
3289
This is completely unhelpful. You CAN use a B1/B2 visa to have business meetings, and the OP says they have a B1/B2.
– DJClayworth
Jul 16 at 20:52
@DJClayworth you know something the state department website doesnt?
– AussieJoe
Jul 16 at 20:52
I think @DJClayworth's objection would be resolved if you were to lead with the B-1 rules, since the visa is a B-1/B-2 visa and can therefore be used for either purpose.
– phoog
Jul 16 at 20:54
@DJClayworth the OP does NOT say which visa they have. You are making ASSUMPTIONS. This is straight from the state department website. Have a nice day.
– AussieJoe
Jul 16 at 20:54
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Jul 16 at 20:54
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2 Answers
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up vote
1
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There is unfortunately some complexity here, due to your status as an employee of the US company.
If you were an employee of another company, your B1/B2 visa would enable you to go and consult with a customer or business partner. Many thousands of people visit the US on this basis every day.
If you were a contractor you would probably also be fine, although it might be better to arrange to not be paid for the time you are in the US (and have your customer up your rate to compensate). Contractors have been denied entry under similar circumstances.
However as an employee of a US company you have a problem, at least theoretically. The two main requirements for business visits to be covered by B1 are:
- Not doing any actual work (as opposed to planning, presenting or talking about work)
- Not receiving money from US sources.
You satisfy 1 but not 2.
If you are very insistent that you are not working you might well be admitted. However it might also be worthwhile consulting a specialist lawyer to check
You might consider setting yourself up as a one person contractor, so that you can reasonably claim to not be receiving money from US sources (your company would receive the money, and it would pay you).
answered Jul 16 at 21:02
DJClayworth
30.3k577112
a lawyer is not necessary, as the state department clearly states the requirements, and this is not a complicated visa.
– AussieJoe
Jul 16 at 21:46
@AussieJoe but one requirement of a B-1 visa is to receive no income from a US source. If the contractor is being paid personally by the US client, the situation isn't particularly simple. Is it sufficient to refrain from billing for the time spent in meetings in the US? I doubt that's settled law, which implies that talking to a lawyer would be useful.
– phoog
Jul 17 at 0:19
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
There is unfortunately some complexity here, due to your status as an employee of the US company.
If you were an employee of another company, your B1/B2 visa would enable you to go and consult with a customer or business partner. Many thousands of people visit the US on this basis every day.
If you were a contractor you would probably also be fine, although it might be better to arrange to not be paid for the time you are in the US (and have your customer up your rate to compensate). Contractors have been denied entry under similar circumstances.
However as an employee of a US company you have a problem, at least theoretically. The two main requirements for business visits to be covered by B1 are:
- Not doing any actual work (as opposed to planning, presenting or talking about work)
- Not receiving money from US sources.
You satisfy 1 but not 2.
If you are very insistent that you are not working you might well be admitted. However it might also be worthwhile consulting a specialist lawyer to check
You might consider setting yourself up as a one person contractor, so that you can reasonably claim to not be receiving money from US sources (your company would receive the money, and it would pay you).
answered Jul 16 at 21:02
DJClayworth
30.3k577112
a lawyer is not necessary, as the state department clearly states the requirements, and this is not a complicated visa.
– AussieJoe
Jul 16 at 21:46
@AussieJoe but one requirement of a B-1 visa is to receive no income from a US source. If the contractor is being paid personally by the US client, the situation isn't particularly simple. Is it sufficient to refrain from billing for the time spent in meetings in the US? I doubt that's settled law, which implies that talking to a lawyer would be useful.
– phoog
Jul 17 at 0:19
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
up vote
1
down vote
There is unfortunately some complexity here, due to your status as an employee of the US company.
If you were an employee of another company, your B1/B2 visa would enable you to go and consult with a customer or business partner. Many thousands of people visit the US on this basis every day.
If you were a contractor you would probably also be fine, although it might be better to arrange to not be paid for the time you are in the US (and have your customer up your rate to compensate). Contractors have been denied entry under similar circumstances.
However as an employee of a US company you have a problem, at least theoretically. The two main requirements for business visits to be covered by B1 are:
- Not doing any actual work (as opposed to planning, presenting or talking about work)
- Not receiving money from US sources.
You satisfy 1 but not 2.
If you are very insistent that you are not working you might well be admitted. However it might also be worthwhile consulting a specialist lawyer to check
You might consider setting yourself up as a one person contractor, so that you can reasonably claim to not be receiving money from US sources (your company would receive the money, and it would pay you).
answered Jul 16 at 21:02
DJClayworth
30.3k577112
There is unfortunately some complexity here, due to your status as an employee of the US company.
If you were an employee of another company, your B1/B2 visa would enable you to go and consult with a customer or business partner. Many thousands of people visit the US on this basis every day.
If you were a contractor you would probably also be fine, although it might be better to arrange to not be paid for the time you are in the US (and have your customer up your rate to compensate). Contractors have been denied entry under similar circumstances.
However as an employee of a US company you have a problem, at least theoretically. The two main requirements for business visits to be covered by B1 are:
- Not doing any actual work (as opposed to planning, presenting or talking about work)
- Not receiving money from US sources.
You satisfy 1 but not 2.
If you are very insistent that you are not working you might well be admitted. However it might also be worthwhile consulting a specialist lawyer to check
You might consider setting yourself up as a one person contractor, so that you can reasonably claim to not be receiving money from US sources (your company would receive the money, and it would pay you).
answered Jul 16 at 21:02
DJClayworth
30.3k577112
edited Jul 16 at 21:36
answered Jul 16 at 21:02
DJClayworth
30.3k577112
answered Jul 16 at 21:02
DJClayworth
30.3k577112
answered Jul 16 at 21:02
DJClayworth
30.3k577112
30.3k577112
a lawyer is not necessary, as the state department clearly states the requirements, and this is not a complicated visa.
– AussieJoe
Jul 16 at 21:46
@AussieJoe but one requirement of a B-1 visa is to receive no income from a US source. If the contractor is being paid personally by the US client, the situation isn't particularly simple. Is it sufficient to refrain from billing for the time spent in meetings in the US? I doubt that's settled law, which implies that talking to a lawyer would be useful.
– phoog
Jul 17 at 0:19
add a comment |Â
a lawyer is not necessary, as the state department clearly states the requirements, and this is not a complicated visa.
– AussieJoe
Jul 16 at 21:46
@AussieJoe but one requirement of a B-1 visa is to receive no income from a US source. If the contractor is being paid personally by the US client, the situation isn't particularly simple. Is it sufficient to refrain from billing for the time spent in meetings in the US? I doubt that's settled law, which implies that talking to a lawyer would be useful.
– phoog
Jul 17 at 0:19
a lawyer is not necessary, as the state department clearly states the requirements, and this is not a complicated visa.
– AussieJoe
Jul 16 at 21:46
a lawyer is not necessary, as the state department clearly states the requirements, and this is not a complicated visa.
– AussieJoe
Jul 16 at 21:46
@AussieJoe but one requirement of a B-1 visa is to receive no income from a US source. If the contractor is being paid personally by the US client, the situation isn't particularly simple. Is it sufficient to refrain from billing for the time spent in meetings in the US? I doubt that's settled law, which implies that talking to a lawyer would be useful.
– phoog
Jul 17 at 0:19
@AussieJoe but one requirement of a B-1 visa is to receive no income from a US source. If the contractor is being paid personally by the US client, the situation isn't particularly simple. Is it sufficient to refrain from billing for the time spent in meetings in the US? I doubt that's settled law, which implies that talking to a lawyer would be useful.
– phoog
Jul 17 at 0:19
add a comment |Â
up vote
-1
down vote
You technically can use a B1 Visitor visa to only consult with business associates, but you cannot partake in any employment activities. That is specifically outlined by the US state department here:
Business (B-1)
Consult with business associates Attend a scientific,
educational, professional, or business convention or conference Settle
an estate Negotiate a contract
If you come to visit the US, with the purpose of a business meeting, you need a B1 business visa.
If you come to visit the US, with the purpose of employment, you need an Employment visa.
answered Jul 16 at 20:49
AussieJoe
3289
This is completely unhelpful. You CAN use a B1/B2 visa to have business meetings, and the OP says they have a B1/B2.
– DJClayworth
Jul 16 at 20:52
@DJClayworth you know something the state department website doesnt?
– AussieJoe
Jul 16 at 20:52
I think @DJClayworth's objection would be resolved if you were to lead with the B-1 rules, since the visa is a B-1/B-2 visa and can therefore be used for either purpose.
– phoog
Jul 16 at 20:54
@DJClayworth the OP does NOT say which visa they have. You are making ASSUMPTIONS. This is straight from the state department website. Have a nice day.
– AussieJoe
Jul 16 at 20:54
2
@AussieJoe load the comments under the question.
– phoog
Jul 16 at 20:54
 |Â
show 1 more comment
up vote
-1
down vote
You technically can use a B1 Visitor visa to only consult with business associates, but you cannot partake in any employment activities. That is specifically outlined by the US state department here:
Business (B-1)
Consult with business associates Attend a scientific,
educational, professional, or business convention or conference Settle
an estate Negotiate a contract
If you come to visit the US, with the purpose of a business meeting, you need a B1 business visa.
If you come to visit the US, with the purpose of employment, you need an Employment visa.
answered Jul 16 at 20:49
AussieJoe
3289
This is completely unhelpful. You CAN use a B1/B2 visa to have business meetings, and the OP says they have a B1/B2.
– DJClayworth
Jul 16 at 20:52
@DJClayworth you know something the state department website doesnt?
– AussieJoe
Jul 16 at 20:52
I think @DJClayworth's objection would be resolved if you were to lead with the B-1 rules, since the visa is a B-1/B-2 visa and can therefore be used for either purpose.
– phoog
Jul 16 at 20:54
@DJClayworth the OP does NOT say which visa they have. You are making ASSUMPTIONS. This is straight from the state department website. Have a nice day.
– AussieJoe
Jul 16 at 20:54
2
@AussieJoe load the comments under the question.
– phoog
Jul 16 at 20:54
 |Â
show 1 more comment
up vote
-1
down vote
up vote
-1
down vote
You technically can use a B1 Visitor visa to only consult with business associates, but you cannot partake in any employment activities. That is specifically outlined by the US state department here:
Business (B-1)
Consult with business associates Attend a scientific,
educational, professional, or business convention or conference Settle
an estate Negotiate a contract
If you come to visit the US, with the purpose of a business meeting, you need a B1 business visa.
If you come to visit the US, with the purpose of employment, you need an Employment visa.
answered Jul 16 at 20:49
AussieJoe
3289
You technically can use a B1 Visitor visa to only consult with business associates, but you cannot partake in any employment activities. That is specifically outlined by the US state department here:
Business (B-1)
Consult with business associates Attend a scientific,
educational, professional, or business convention or conference Settle
an estate Negotiate a contract
If you come to visit the US, with the purpose of a business meeting, you need a B1 business visa.
If you come to visit the US, with the purpose of employment, you need an Employment visa.
answered Jul 16 at 20:49
AussieJoe
3289
edited Jul 16 at 20:56
answered Jul 16 at 20:49
AussieJoe
3289
answered Jul 16 at 20:49
AussieJoe
3289
answered Jul 16 at 20:49
AussieJoe
3289
3289
This is completely unhelpful. You CAN use a B1/B2 visa to have business meetings, and the OP says they have a B1/B2.
– DJClayworth
Jul 16 at 20:52
@DJClayworth you know something the state department website doesnt?
– AussieJoe
Jul 16 at 20:52
I think @DJClayworth's objection would be resolved if you were to lead with the B-1 rules, since the visa is a B-1/B-2 visa and can therefore be used for either purpose.
– phoog
Jul 16 at 20:54
@DJClayworth the OP does NOT say which visa they have. You are making ASSUMPTIONS. This is straight from the state department website. Have a nice day.
– AussieJoe
Jul 16 at 20:54
2
@AussieJoe load the comments under the question.
– phoog
Jul 16 at 20:54
 |Â
show 1 more comment
This is completely unhelpful. You CAN use a B1/B2 visa to have business meetings, and the OP says they have a B1/B2.
– DJClayworth
Jul 16 at 20:52
@DJClayworth you know something the state department website doesnt?
– AussieJoe
Jul 16 at 20:52
I think @DJClayworth's objection would be resolved if you were to lead with the B-1 rules, since the visa is a B-1/B-2 visa and can therefore be used for either purpose.
– phoog
Jul 16 at 20:54
@DJClayworth the OP does NOT say which visa they have. You are making ASSUMPTIONS. This is straight from the state department website. Have a nice day.
– AussieJoe
Jul 16 at 20:54
2
@AussieJoe load the comments under the question.
– phoog
Jul 16 at 20:54
This is completely unhelpful. You CAN use a B1/B2 visa to have business meetings, and the OP says they have a B1/B2.
– DJClayworth
Jul 16 at 20:52
This is completely unhelpful. You CAN use a B1/B2 visa to have business meetings, and the OP says they have a B1/B2.
– DJClayworth
Jul 16 at 20:52
@DJClayworth you know something the state department website doesnt?
– AussieJoe
Jul 16 at 20:52
@DJClayworth you know something the state department website doesnt?
– AussieJoe
Jul 16 at 20:52
I think @DJClayworth's objection would be resolved if you were to lead with the B-1 rules, since the visa is a B-1/B-2 visa and can therefore be used for either purpose.
– phoog
Jul 16 at 20:54
I think @DJClayworth's objection would be resolved if you were to lead with the B-1 rules, since the visa is a B-1/B-2 visa and can therefore be used for either purpose.
– phoog
Jul 16 at 20:54
@DJClayworth the OP does NOT say which visa they have. You are making ASSUMPTIONS. This is straight from the state department website. Have a nice day.
– AussieJoe
Jul 16 at 20:54
@DJClayworth the OP does NOT say which visa they have. You are making ASSUMPTIONS. This is straight from the state department website. Have a nice day.
– AussieJoe
Jul 16 at 20:54
2
2
@AussieJoe load the comments under the question.
– phoog
Jul 16 at 20:54
@AussieJoe load the comments under the question.
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Is your visa B1/B2?
– Roddy of the Frozen Peas
Jul 16 at 18:33
Yes, it is indicated as B1/B2.
– ASD
Jul 16 at 18:35
Are you really an employee of the company (which in most countries means that every time you get paid, there’s also some money going to social security, retirement, etc), or do you have your own company (even if acting as a sole trader), and you invoice the “employer†and declare and pay yourself all required taxes etc? If the latter, you are really an employee of that company, visiting a client.
– jcaron
Jul 17 at 7:48