- International Services
- Other Visas
- B-1 Visas
B-1 Visas
- International Services
- Immigration Updates
- F-1 Students
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J-1 Exchange Visitors
- J-1 Exchange Visitors
- Bringing Exchange Visitors to UMMC
- Exchange Visitor Categories
- Funding Requirements
- English Proficiency Requirement
- Medical Insurance
- Arriving in the U.S.
- Maintaining Legal Status
- Dependents
- Travel
- Extension of Stay
- Completing the Program
- Transferring from UMMC
- Transferring to UMMC
- Home Country Physical Presence
- J-1 Forms
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H-1B
- H-1B Overview
- Dual Intent
- Department of Labor Requirements
- Sponsoring Department Responsibilities
- IS Responsibilities
- Filing Locations and Fees
- Approval and Notification
- Acquiring Initial H-1B Status
- Length of Authorized Stay
- Dependents
- Travel
- Changing Employers
- Changes in Duties and Responsibilities
- Extension of Status
- Termination of Employment
- H-1B Forms
- Other Visas
- Other Resources
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B-1 Temporary Visitors
Individuals may enter the United States temporarily as Visitors for Business in B-1 status to participate in scientific, educational, professional or business conventions or conferences, or undertake independent research, provided the following conditions are met:
- The individual must be entering the United States temporarily.
- The Business Visitor must have a foreign residence in his or her home country that he/she has no intention of abandoning and must be able to show ties to his or her home country in the form of such evidence as property, family, and a permanent job.
- The visitor must not be coming to the United States to provide services or engage in business activities that are primarily for the benefit of a U.S. employer.
- Visitors should not be paid a salary or other remuneration from a U.S. source. However, reimbursement for per diem, travel expenses is permitted.
- Visitors must depart the United States on or before their expiration date. There is no grace period for individuals in B-1 status. Failure by the Business Visitor to depart will result in an unlawful overstay.