Another B1 Question
Apr 21st 2009, 3:19 pm
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Another B1 Question
First thanks for all the help I'm getting on this forum. I do have a lawyer but always like to get peoples experiences on these things so I make the right decisions.
My story so far, I own a UK company which has clients in the US. I acquired a 10 year B1 visa so i could go out there and set-up an office, bank account, phone lines to give us a US presence. I've had 2 x 3 month trips with 3 weeks in between this visits.
In the future I may look at an L1 or e2 but for now I need to get out again to see clients and possibly hire a member of staff but last time i went in the POE gave me a 5 minute grilling and a hard time. He was not in a good mood.
I totally understand it comes down to the POE you get on the day but what do you think is a reasonably time to wait before I head back out? The next visit will only be for a few weeks rather than months.
Many Thanks.
My story so far, I own a UK company which has clients in the US. I acquired a 10 year B1 visa so i could go out there and set-up an office, bank account, phone lines to give us a US presence. I've had 2 x 3 month trips with 3 weeks in between this visits.
In the future I may look at an L1 or e2 but for now I need to get out again to see clients and possibly hire a member of staff but last time i went in the POE gave me a 5 minute grilling and a hard time. He was not in a good mood.
I totally understand it comes down to the POE you get on the day but what do you think is a reasonably time to wait before I head back out? The next visit will only be for a few weeks rather than months.
Many Thanks.
Apr 21st 2009, 4:29 pm
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Re: Another B1 Question
First thanks for all the help I'm getting on this forum. I do have a lawyer but always like to get peoples experiences on these things so I make the right decisions.
My story so far, I own a UK company which has clients in the US. I acquired a 10 year B1 visa so i could go out there and set-up an office, bank account, phone lines to give us a US presence. I've had 2 x 3 month trips with 3 weeks in between this visits.
In the future I may look at an L1 or e2 but for now I need to get out again to see clients and possibly hire a member of staff but last time i went in the POE gave me a 5 minute grilling and a hard time. He was not in a good mood.
I totally understand it comes down to the POE you get on the day but what do you think is a reasonably time to wait before I head back out? The next visit will only be for a few weeks rather than months.
Many Thanks.
My story so far, I own a UK company which has clients in the US. I acquired a 10 year B1 visa so i could go out there and set-up an office, bank account, phone lines to give us a US presence. I've had 2 x 3 month trips with 3 weeks in between this visits.
In the future I may look at an L1 or e2 but for now I need to get out again to see clients and possibly hire a member of staff but last time i went in the POE gave me a 5 minute grilling and a hard time. He was not in a good mood.
I totally understand it comes down to the POE you get on the day but what do you think is a reasonably time to wait before I head back out? The next visit will only be for a few weeks rather than months.
Many Thanks.
I would say...stay out for 180 days
Apr 21st 2009, 4:30 pm
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Re: Another B1 Question
At least as long out as you were in.
The grilling is hardly surprising given your travel patten.
The grilling is hardly surprising given your travel patten.
Apr 21st 2009, 4:39 pm
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Re: Another B1 Question
OK thanks, I was planning to stay out for 3 months this time. I'm in a catch 22 as I need to invest enough for the E2 but want to make sure things are going to work before doing that. I'm prepared for another grilling next time.
