#1
Feb 19, 2008Hello,
I was wondering if I need to obtain some sort of work Visa if I am entering the United States from Canada for a one day business meeting? Or would I just put "Business" on the form when I land in the states.
Any help or past experiences would be greatly appreciated.
I was wondering if I need to obtain some sort of work Visa if I am entering the United States from Canada for a one day business meeting? Or would I just put "Business" on the form when I land in the states.
Any help or past experiences would be greatly appreciated.
#2
UAL Traveler , Feb 19, 2008 9:56 pm
If I have a meeting, and I'm traveling on a tourist visa, I simply write 'Meeting.' I've never had any subsequent issues with immigration.
#3
Welcome to FT, sonia_80! 
Assuming you are a Canadian citizen, you can generally enter the US for business or pleasure without a visa. Work Visas only apply if you will be employed in the US. For more information, check out the US State Dept Website at:
Who from Canada, Mexico and Bermuda, Needs a Nonimmigrant Visa to Enter the United States Temporarily?
See also the US Customs and Border Patrol Website at:
Documentary Requirements for Canadian and Mexican Residents
Assuming you are a Canadian citizen, you can generally enter the US for business or pleasure without a visa. Work Visas only apply if you will be employed in the US. For more information, check out the US State Dept Website at:
Who from Canada, Mexico and Bermuda, Needs a Nonimmigrant Visa to Enter the United States Temporarily?
See also the US Customs and Border Patrol Website at:
Documentary Requirements for Canadian and Mexican Residents
#5
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Visa Waiver Program country nationals also wouldn't need a visa:Originally Posted by gleff
For non-Canadians though, presumably folks would come in under a B1 (business visitor) visa, right?
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The purpose of their stay in the United States is 90 days or less for tourism or business (if in doubt, travelers should check with the nearest Embassy or Consulate to verify that what they plan to do is considered tourism or business. Transit through the United States is generally permitted. Note that foreign media representatives planning to engage in that vocation in the United States are not eligible, as the purpose of their stay does not qualify as “business”. These professionals must obtain a nonimmigrant media (I) visa. See media visa for more information. Also see Visitor Visas – Business and Pleasure;
http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/wi...hout_1990.htmlThe purpose of their stay in the United States is 90 days or less for tourism or business (if in doubt, travelers should check with the nearest Embassy or Consulate to verify that what they plan to do is considered tourism or business. Transit through the United States is generally permitted. Note that foreign media representatives planning to engage in that vocation in the United States are not eligible, as the purpose of their stay does not qualify as “business”. These professionals must obtain a nonimmigrant media (I) visa. See media visa for more information. Also see Visitor Visas – Business and Pleasure;
The standard visitor visa for the US is (if I remember right) a B1/B2 - which means you are permitted to enter the US for short stays, for either business or personal purposes, but not to undertake paid employment in the US.
So business meetings ok, touring ok, consulting probably ok as long as you get paid in your home country.
-- Mike
So business meetings ok, touring ok, consulting probably ok as long as you get paid in your home country.
-- Mike
#7
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Yes - B-1 for business, B-2 for pleasure or medical treatment:Originally Posted by mee
The standard visitor visa for the US is (if I remember right) a B1/B2 - which means you are permitted to enter the US for short stays, for either business or personal purposes, but not to undertake paid employment in the US.
Visitor Visas - Business and Pleasure