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Key Points to Know

  • B-1 visas are for short-term business visits and do not permit employment or salary from a U.S. source.
  • Changing from B-1 to H-1B requires securing a U.S. job offer and employer sponsorship; it is not an automatic transfer and must be timed carefully.
  • Entering on a B-1 visa with the intent to work or switch to H-1B can raise red flags with immigration authorities — your entry purpose must align with the visa’s terms.

B Visa Articles

  • B-1 to H-1B Transfer

    B-1 to H-1B Visa Transfer

    Published on May 09, 2025

    Overview Many B-1 visa holders wish to transfer their status to the H-1B category. A B-1 visa is for temporary business visitors who intend to participate in business activities that are commercial or professional. These may include: Consultations with business associates Negotiating contracts Settling estates Participating in training sessions It’s important to be clear that…

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  • I-94 Expiry Dates

    I-94 Expiration Dates and Visa Status

    Published on October 24, 2022

    Form I-94 is the arrival/departure record that visitors to the United States receive at a border entry crossing. When you enter the country via air, you receive a card to fill in which you must hand to a border control officer on the ground. This system has undergone an upgrade and is now completely electronic….

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  • B2 to H1B visa change of status

    B-1/B-2 to H-1B Change of Status

    Published on September 25, 2022

    Faced with the difficulty of finding an H-1B sponsor from abroad, individuals frequently inquire as to how they can change their status from B-2 to H-1B or from B-1 to H-1B from within the United States. B-1 and B-2 visas are non-immigrant visas issued to foreign nationals visiting the United States for short periods, usually…

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  • i-94 extension

    The Definitive Guide to I-94 Extension Process

    Published on August 17, 2020

    A repeating point of confusion for nonimmigrants entering the country with a valid visa is the difference between their visa expiration date and their I-94 expiration date. Many nonimmigrants catch themselves in a panic when they realize they need to file a I-94 extension before their visa expires in order to remain in the country….

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