Working in USA for US company paid in UK
Apr 2nd 2002, 4:05 am
#1
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Working in USA for US company paid in UK
Can anyone advise me what visa would be required for a UK employee who at the request
of the US parent company comes to work in the USA for 2/3 months. The employee is
paid and resides in UK. The employee comes to USA to conduct audits in the USA. In
the past has always come under VISA waiver but is receiving attention at the border
because of the number of visits. Should a letter of explanation from the employer be
enough , or would it be best to get some kind of work visa, if so which?
Thanks
of the US parent company comes to work in the USA for 2/3 months. The employee is
paid and resides in UK. The employee comes to USA to conduct audits in the USA. In
the past has always come under VISA waiver but is receiving attention at the border
because of the number of visits. Should a letter of explanation from the employer be
enough , or would it be best to get some kind of work visa, if so which?
Thanks
Apr 2nd 2002, 5:05 am
#2
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Re: Working in USA for US company paid in UK
You need a work visa.
Brit wrote:
>
> Can anyone advise me what visa would be required for a UK employee who at the
> request of the US parent company comes to work in the USA for 2/3 months. The
> employee is paid and resides in UK. The employee comes to USA to conduct audits
> in the USA. In the past has always come under VISA waiver but is receiving
> attention at the border because of the number of visits. Should a letter of
> explanation from the employer be enough , or would it be best to get some kind of
> work visa, if so which?
>
> Thanks
Brit wrote:
>
> Can anyone advise me what visa would be required for a UK employee who at the
> request of the US parent company comes to work in the USA for 2/3 months. The
> employee is paid and resides in UK. The employee comes to USA to conduct audits
> in the USA. In the past has always come under VISA waiver but is receiving
> attention at the border because of the number of visits. Should a letter of
> explanation from the employer be enough , or would it be best to get some kind of
> work visa, if so which?
>
> Thanks
Apr 2nd 2002, 6:05 am
#3
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Re: Working in USA for US company paid in UK
Do you know which work visa? I can then run a search on that and get the company to
do this for my next trip. Is it in the B group or H group?
Thanks
"Stuart Brook" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> You need a work visa.
>
> Brit wrote:
> >
> > Can anyone advise me what visa would be required for a UK employee who
at
> > the request of the US parent company comes to work in the USA for 2/3 months. The
> > employee is paid and resides in UK. The employee comes to
USA
> > to conduct audits in the USA. In the past has always come under VISA
waiver
> > but is receiving attention at the border because of the number of
visits.
> > Should a letter of explanation from the employer be enough , or would it
be
> > best to get some kind of work visa, if so which?
> >
> > Thanks
do this for my next trip. Is it in the B group or H group?
Thanks
"Stuart Brook" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> You need a work visa.
>
> Brit wrote:
> >
> > Can anyone advise me what visa would be required for a UK employee who
at
> > the request of the US parent company comes to work in the USA for 2/3 months. The
> > employee is paid and resides in UK. The employee comes to
USA
> > to conduct audits in the USA. In the past has always come under VISA
waiver
> > but is receiving attention at the border because of the number of
visits.
> > Should a letter of explanation from the employer be enough , or would it
be
> > best to get some kind of work visa, if so which?
> >
> > Thanks
Apr 2nd 2002, 7:05 am
#4
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Re: Working in USA for US company paid in UK
A B is what you actually enter on when you come in on visa waiver.
You're looking at H or L
Have your employer contact a US imm. atty.
Stuart
Brit wrote:
>
> Do you know which work visa? I can then run a search on that and get the company to
> do this for my next trip. Is it in the B group or H group?
>
> Thanks
>
> "Stuart Brook" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > You need a work visa.
> >
> > Brit wrote:
> > >
> > > Can anyone advise me what visa would be required for a UK employee who
> at
> > > the request of the US parent company comes to work in the USA for 2/3 months.
> > > The employee is paid and resides in UK. The employee comes to
> USA
> > > to conduct audits in the USA. In the past has always come under VISA
> waiver
> > > but is receiving attention at the border because of the number of
> visits.
> > > Should a letter of explanation from the employer be enough , or would it
> be
> > > best to get some kind of work visa, if so which?
> > >
> > > Thanks
You're looking at H or L
Have your employer contact a US imm. atty.
Stuart
Brit wrote:
>
> Do you know which work visa? I can then run a search on that and get the company to
> do this for my next trip. Is it in the B group or H group?
>
> Thanks
>
> "Stuart Brook" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > You need a work visa.
> >
> > Brit wrote:
> > >
> > > Can anyone advise me what visa would be required for a UK employee who
> at
> > > the request of the US parent company comes to work in the USA for 2/3 months.
> > > The employee is paid and resides in UK. The employee comes to
> USA
> > > to conduct audits in the USA. In the past has always come under VISA
> waiver
> > > but is receiving attention at the border because of the number of
> visits.
> > > Should a letter of explanation from the employer be enough , or would it
> be
> > > best to get some kind of work visa, if so which?
> > >
> > > Thanks
Apr 2nd 2002, 8:05 pm
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Re: Working in USA for US company paid in UK
I disagree with Stuart, it sounds as if you really are a bona fide business visitor.
You may want to consult with an immigration attorney about what the appropriate visa
is (there are some US immigration attorneys in the UK).
A letter of explanation from the employer should indeed help.
Incidentally, you may want to look at the INSPASS program if you are travelling that
often. It is a streamlined admission procedure using a palm print and a
magnetic-stripe card, you wouldn't even talk to an inspector. You would have to show
your need to travel frequently when you apply for INSPASS, and my guess is that this
may be easier than justifying it each time you travel. For more info, see
http://www.ins.usdoj.gov/graphics/howdoi/inspass.htm
Ingo
On Tue, 2 Apr 2002 13:19:40 -0500, "Brit" <[email protected]> wrote:
>Do you know which work visa? I can then run a search on that and get the company to
>do this for my next trip. Is it in the B group or H group?
>
>Thanks
>
>
>"Stuart Brook" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>> You need a work visa.
>>
>> Brit wrote:
>> >
>> > Can anyone advise me what visa would be required for a UK employee who
>at
>> > the request of the US parent company comes to work in the USA for 2/3 months.
>> > The employee is paid and resides in UK. The employee comes to
>USA
>> > to conduct audits in the USA. In the past has always come under VISA
>waiver
>> > but is receiving attention at the border because of the number of
>visits.
>> > Should a letter of explanation from the employer be enough , or would it
>be
>> > best to get some kind of work visa, if so which?
>> >
>> > Thanks
>
>
I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. For reliable advice, please consult
with a professional immigration attorney.
For further information, check the following frequently-requested links.
For many questions, you may find answers at
http://travel.state.gov/visa_services.html (Department of State)
or http://ins.usdoj.gov (INS).
For consular policies and visa reciprocity fees, find your consulate in
http://travel.state.gov/links.html
For DOL Online Labor Certification: http://workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/
For information on affidavit of support for marriage to US citizens (I-864), go to
http://travel.state.gov/i864gen.html and http://travel.state.gov/checklist.html
For information on entering the US as a K-1: http://www.k1poelist.com/
For poverty levels, see http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/poverty/00poverty.htm
For information on H/L/O/P visa extensions at Dept. of State in St. Louis, MO, see
http://travel.state.gov/revals.html
For non-official information, check:
(When using these sites, and any Web sites, please watch out for privacy, as I do not
know all site operators.)
http://www.visalaw.com http://www.shusterman.com http://www.immigration.com
http://members.aol.com/MDUdall http://www.murthy.com/ http://www.richw.org/dualcit/
(dual citizenship FAQ) http://www.ilw.com http://www.srs-usvisa.com
http://www.getusavisa.com http://greencard-lottery.virtualave.net/
http://www.jcvisa.com (H-1B) http://www.h1bresources.com (marriage and fiancee)
http://www.kamya.com/misc/ (marriage and fiancee)
http://www.mindspring.com/~docsteen/...o/visainfo.htm http://www.workpermit.com
This is not an endorsement of any of these Web sites. I am not affiliated with any of
the Web site owners and do not receive nor accept payment in return for listing them,
and typically don't even know them.
(if believe you have a good immigration-related Web site and want your Web site
listed here, please e-mail me).
You may want to consult with an immigration attorney about what the appropriate visa
is (there are some US immigration attorneys in the UK).
A letter of explanation from the employer should indeed help.
Incidentally, you may want to look at the INSPASS program if you are travelling that
often. It is a streamlined admission procedure using a palm print and a
magnetic-stripe card, you wouldn't even talk to an inspector. You would have to show
your need to travel frequently when you apply for INSPASS, and my guess is that this
may be easier than justifying it each time you travel. For more info, see
http://www.ins.usdoj.gov/graphics/howdoi/inspass.htm
Ingo
On Tue, 2 Apr 2002 13:19:40 -0500, "Brit" <[email protected]> wrote:
>Do you know which work visa? I can then run a search on that and get the company to
>do this for my next trip. Is it in the B group or H group?
>
>Thanks
>
>
>"Stuart Brook" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>> You need a work visa.
>>
>> Brit wrote:
>> >
>> > Can anyone advise me what visa would be required for a UK employee who
>at
>> > the request of the US parent company comes to work in the USA for 2/3 months.
>> > The employee is paid and resides in UK. The employee comes to
>USA
>> > to conduct audits in the USA. In the past has always come under VISA
>waiver
>> > but is receiving attention at the border because of the number of
>visits.
>> > Should a letter of explanation from the employer be enough , or would it
>be
>> > best to get some kind of work visa, if so which?
>> >
>> > Thanks
>
>
I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. For reliable advice, please consult
with a professional immigration attorney.
For further information, check the following frequently-requested links.
For many questions, you may find answers at
http://travel.state.gov/visa_services.html (Department of State)
or http://ins.usdoj.gov (INS).
For consular policies and visa reciprocity fees, find your consulate in
http://travel.state.gov/links.html
For DOL Online Labor Certification: http://workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/
For information on affidavit of support for marriage to US citizens (I-864), go to
http://travel.state.gov/i864gen.html and http://travel.state.gov/checklist.html
For information on entering the US as a K-1: http://www.k1poelist.com/
For poverty levels, see http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/poverty/00poverty.htm
For information on H/L/O/P visa extensions at Dept. of State in St. Louis, MO, see
http://travel.state.gov/revals.html
For non-official information, check:
(When using these sites, and any Web sites, please watch out for privacy, as I do not
know all site operators.)
http://www.visalaw.com http://www.shusterman.com http://www.immigration.com
http://members.aol.com/MDUdall http://www.murthy.com/ http://www.richw.org/dualcit/
(dual citizenship FAQ) http://www.ilw.com http://www.srs-usvisa.com
http://www.getusavisa.com http://greencard-lottery.virtualave.net/
http://www.jcvisa.com (H-1B) http://www.h1bresources.com (marriage and fiancee)
http://www.kamya.com/misc/ (marriage and fiancee)
http://www.mindspring.com/~docsteen/...o/visainfo.htm http://www.workpermit.com
This is not an endorsement of any of these Web sites. I am not affiliated with any of
the Web site owners and do not receive nor accept payment in return for listing them,
and typically don't even know them.
(if believe you have a good immigration-related Web site and want your Web site
listed here, please e-mail me).
Apr 3rd 2002, 3:05 am
#6
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Re: Working in USA for US company paid in UK
Ingo,
The problem here is the relationship between the UK and US companies and the fact
that the work being performed is for the benefit of the US company.
My own employer is multinational, and while the INS have permitted occasional trips
on a B1 for people coming to the US, they do crack the whip, even if for business
meetings and have declared that an L or H visa (depending on management or technical)
is required.
Stuart
Ingo Pakleppa wrote:
>
> I disagree with Stuart, it sounds as if you really are a bona fide business
> visitor. You may want to consult with an immigration attorney about what the
> appropriate visa is (there are some US immigration attorneys in the UK).
>
> A letter of explanation from the employer should indeed help.
>
> Incidentally, you may want to look at the INSPASS program if you are travelling
> that often. It is a streamlined admission procedure using a palm print and a
> magnetic-stripe card, you wouldn't even talk to an inspector. You would have to
> show your need to travel frequently when you apply for INSPASS, and my guess is
> that this may be easier than justifying it each time you travel. For more info, see
> http://www.ins.usdoj.gov/graphics/howdoi/inspass.htm
>
> Ingo
>
> On Tue, 2 Apr 2002 13:19:40 -0500, "Brit" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >Do you know which work visa? I can then run a search on that and get the company
> >to do this for my next trip. Is it in the B group or H group?
> >
> >Thanks
> >
> >
> >"Stuart Brook" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> >news:[email protected]...
> >> You need a work visa.
> >>
> >> Brit wrote:
> >> >
> >> > Can anyone advise me what visa would be required for a UK employee who
> >at
> >> > the request of the US parent company comes to work in the USA for 2/3 months.
> >> > The employee is paid and resides in UK. The employee comes to
> >USA
> >> > to conduct audits in the USA. In the past has always come under VISA
> >waiver
> >> > but is receiving attention at the border because of the number of
> >visits.
> >> > Should a letter of explanation from the employer be enough , or would it
> >be
> >> > best to get some kind of work visa, if so which?
> >> >
> >> > Thanks
> >
> >
>
> I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. For reliable advice, please consult
> with a professional immigration attorney.
>
> For further information, check the following frequently-requested links.
>
> For many questions, you may find answers at
> http://travel.state.gov/visa_services.html (Department of State)
>
> or http://ins.usdoj.gov (INS).
>
> For consular policies and visa reciprocity fees, find your consulate in
> http://travel.state.gov/links.html
>
> For DOL Online Labor Certification: http://workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/
>
> For information on affidavit of support for marriage to US citizens (I-864), go to
> http://travel.state.gov/i864gen.html and http://travel.state.gov/checklist.html
>
> For information on entering the US as a K-1: http://www.k1poelist.com/
>
> For poverty levels, see http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/poverty/00poverty.htm
>
> For information on H/L/O/P visa extensions at Dept. of State in St. Louis, MO, see
> http://travel.state.gov/revals.html
>
> For non-official information, check:
>
> (When using these sites, and any Web sites, please watch out for privacy, as I do
> not know all site operators.)
>
> http://www.visalaw.com http://www.shusterman.com http://www.immigration.com
> http://members.aol.com/MDUdall http://www.murthy.com/ http://www.richw.org/dualcit/
> (dual citizenship FAQ) http://www.ilw.com http://www.srs-usvisa.com
> http://www.getusavisa.com http://greencard-lottery.virtualave.net/
> http://www.jcvisa.com (H-1B) http://www.h1bresources.com (marriage and fiancee)
> http://www.kamya.com/misc/ (marriage and fiancee)
> http://www.mindspring.com/~docsteen/...o/visainfo.htm http://www.workpermit.com
>
> This is not an endorsement of any of these Web sites. I am not affiliated with any
> of the Web site owners and do not receive nor accept payment in return for listing
> them, and typically don't even know them.
>
> (if believe you have a good immigration-related Web site and want your Web site
> listed here, please e-mail me).
The problem here is the relationship between the UK and US companies and the fact
that the work being performed is for the benefit of the US company.
My own employer is multinational, and while the INS have permitted occasional trips
on a B1 for people coming to the US, they do crack the whip, even if for business
meetings and have declared that an L or H visa (depending on management or technical)
is required.
Stuart
Ingo Pakleppa wrote:
>
> I disagree with Stuart, it sounds as if you really are a bona fide business
> visitor. You may want to consult with an immigration attorney about what the
> appropriate visa is (there are some US immigration attorneys in the UK).
>
> A letter of explanation from the employer should indeed help.
>
> Incidentally, you may want to look at the INSPASS program if you are travelling
> that often. It is a streamlined admission procedure using a palm print and a
> magnetic-stripe card, you wouldn't even talk to an inspector. You would have to
> show your need to travel frequently when you apply for INSPASS, and my guess is
> that this may be easier than justifying it each time you travel. For more info, see
> http://www.ins.usdoj.gov/graphics/howdoi/inspass.htm
>
> Ingo
>
> On Tue, 2 Apr 2002 13:19:40 -0500, "Brit" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >Do you know which work visa? I can then run a search on that and get the company
> >to do this for my next trip. Is it in the B group or H group?
> >
> >Thanks
> >
> >
> >"Stuart Brook" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> >news:[email protected]...
> >> You need a work visa.
> >>
> >> Brit wrote:
> >> >
> >> > Can anyone advise me what visa would be required for a UK employee who
> >at
> >> > the request of the US parent company comes to work in the USA for 2/3 months.
> >> > The employee is paid and resides in UK. The employee comes to
> >USA
> >> > to conduct audits in the USA. In the past has always come under VISA
> >waiver
> >> > but is receiving attention at the border because of the number of
> >visits.
> >> > Should a letter of explanation from the employer be enough , or would it
> >be
> >> > best to get some kind of work visa, if so which?
> >> >
> >> > Thanks
> >
> >
>
> I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. For reliable advice, please consult
> with a professional immigration attorney.
>
> For further information, check the following frequently-requested links.
>
> For many questions, you may find answers at
> http://travel.state.gov/visa_services.html (Department of State)
>
> or http://ins.usdoj.gov (INS).
>
> For consular policies and visa reciprocity fees, find your consulate in
> http://travel.state.gov/links.html
>
> For DOL Online Labor Certification: http://workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/
>
> For information on affidavit of support for marriage to US citizens (I-864), go to
> http://travel.state.gov/i864gen.html and http://travel.state.gov/checklist.html
>
> For information on entering the US as a K-1: http://www.k1poelist.com/
>
> For poverty levels, see http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/poverty/00poverty.htm
>
> For information on H/L/O/P visa extensions at Dept. of State in St. Louis, MO, see
> http://travel.state.gov/revals.html
>
> For non-official information, check:
>
> (When using these sites, and any Web sites, please watch out for privacy, as I do
> not know all site operators.)
>
> http://www.visalaw.com http://www.shusterman.com http://www.immigration.com
> http://members.aol.com/MDUdall http://www.murthy.com/ http://www.richw.org/dualcit/
> (dual citizenship FAQ) http://www.ilw.com http://www.srs-usvisa.com
> http://www.getusavisa.com http://greencard-lottery.virtualave.net/
> http://www.jcvisa.com (H-1B) http://www.h1bresources.com (marriage and fiancee)
> http://www.kamya.com/misc/ (marriage and fiancee)
> http://www.mindspring.com/~docsteen/...o/visainfo.htm http://www.workpermit.com
>
> This is not an endorsement of any of these Web sites. I am not affiliated with any
> of the Web site owners and do not receive nor accept payment in return for listing
> them, and typically don't even know them.
>
> (if believe you have a good immigration-related Web site and want your Web site
> listed here, please e-mail me).
Apr 4th 2002, 10:35 pm
#7
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Working in USA for US company paid in UK
You are right that INS does scrutinize B-1s quite a bit because they have been abused
by consultants as kind of a quicky H-1B replacement.
On the other hand, performing consulting services in the US is not illegal per se on
a B-1 as long as the consultant is a bona fide foreign resident and does not get paid
directly by the US employer.
Ingo
On Wed, 03 Apr 2002 14:02:59 GMT, Stuart Brook <[email protected]> wrote:
>Ingo,
>
>The problem here is the relationship between the UK and US companies and the fact
>that the work being performed is for the benefit of the US company.
>
>My own employer is multinational, and while the INS have permitted occasional trips
>on a B1 for people coming to the US, they do crack the whip, even if for business
>meetings and have declared that an L or H visa (depending on management or
>technical) is required.
>
>Stuart
>
>Ingo Pakleppa wrote:
>>
>> I disagree with Stuart, it sounds as if you really are a bona fide business
>> visitor. You may want to consult with an immigration attorney about what the
>> appropriate visa is (there are some US immigration attorneys in the UK).
>>
>> A letter of explanation from the employer should indeed help.
>>
>> Incidentally, you may want to look at the INSPASS program if you are travelling
>> that often. It is a streamlined admission procedure using a palm print and a
>> magnetic-stripe card, you wouldn't even talk to an inspector. You would have to
>> show your need to travel frequently when you apply for INSPASS, and my guess is
>> that this may be easier than justifying it each time you travel. For more info,
>> see http://www.ins.usdoj.gov/graphics/howdoi/inspass.htm
>>
>> Ingo
>>
>> On Tue, 2 Apr 2002 13:19:40 -0500, "Brit" <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>> >Do you know which work visa? I can then run a search on that and get the company
>> >to do this for my next trip. Is it in the B group or H group?
>> >
>> >Thanks
>> >
>> >
>> >"Stuart Brook" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> >news:[email protected]...
>> >> You need a work visa.
>> >>
>> >> Brit wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> > Can anyone advise me what visa would be required for a UK employee who
>> >at
>> >> > the request of the US parent company comes to work in the USA for 2/3 months.
>> >> > The employee is paid and resides in UK. The employee comes to
>> >USA
>> >> > to conduct audits in the USA. In the past has always come under VISA
>> >waiver
>> >> > but is receiving attention at the border because of the number of
>> >visits.
>> >> > Should a letter of explanation from the employer be enough , or would it
>> >be
>> >> > best to get some kind of work visa, if so which?
>> >> >
>> >> > Thanks
>> >
>> >
>>
>> I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. For reliable advice, please
>> consult with a professional immigration attorney.
>>
>> For further information, check the following frequently-requested links.
>>
>> For many questions, you may find answers at
>> http://travel.state.gov/visa_services.html (Department of State)
>>
>> or http://ins.usdoj.gov (INS).
>>
>> For consular policies and visa reciprocity fees, find your consulate in
>> http://travel.state.gov/links.html
>>
>> For DOL Online Labor Certification: http://workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/
>>
>> For information on affidavit of support for marriage to US citizens (I-864), go to
>> http://travel.state.gov/i864gen.html and http://travel.state.gov/checklist.html
>>
>> For information on entering the US as a K-1: http://www.k1poelist.com/
>>
>> For poverty levels, see http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/poverty/00poverty.htm
>>
>> For information on H/L/O/P visa extensions at Dept. of State in St. Louis, MO, see
>> http://travel.state.gov/revals.html
>>
>> For non-official information, check:
>>
>> (When using these sites, and any Web sites, please watch out for privacy, as I do
>> not know all site operators.)
>>
>> http://www.visalaw.com http://www.shusterman.com http://www.immigration.com
>> http://members.aol.com/MDUdall http://www.murthy.com/
>> http://www.richw.org/dualcit/ (dual citizenship FAQ) http://www.ilw.com
>> http://www.srs-usvisa.com http://www.getusavisa.com
>> http://greencard-lottery.virtualave.net/ http://www.jcvisa.com (H-1B)
>> http://www.h1bresources.com (marriage and fiancee) http://www.kamya.com/misc/
>> (marriage and fiancee) http://www.mindspring.com/~docsteen/...o/visainfo.htm
>> http://www.workpermit.com
>>
>> This is not an endorsement of any of these Web sites. I am not affiliated with any
>> of the Web site owners and do not receive nor accept payment in return for listing
>> them, and typically don't even know them.
>>
>> (if believe you have a good immigration-related Web site and want your Web site
>> listed here, please e-mail me).
I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. For reliable advice, please consult
with a professional immigration attorney.
For further information, check the following frequently-requested links.
For many questions, you may find answers at
http://travel.state.gov/visa_services.html (Department of State)
or http://ins.usdoj.gov (INS).
For consular policies and visa reciprocity fees, find your consulate in
http://travel.state.gov/links.html
For DOL Online Labor Certification: http://workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/
For information on affidavit of support for marriage to US citizens (I-864), go to
http://travel.state.gov/i864gen.html and http://travel.state.gov/checklist.html
For information on entering the US as a K-1: http://www.k1poelist.com/
For poverty levels, see http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/poverty/00poverty.htm
For information on H/L/O/P visa extensions at Dept. of State in St. Louis, MO, see
http://travel.state.gov/revals.html
For non-official information, check:
(When using these sites, and any Web sites, please watch out for privacy, as I do not
know all site operators.)
http://www.visalaw.com http://www.shusterman.com http://www.immigration.com
http://members.aol.com/MDUdall http://www.murthy.com/ http://www.richw.org/dualcit/
(dual citizenship FAQ) http://www.ilw.com http://www.srs-usvisa.com
http://www.getusavisa.com http://greencard-lottery.virtualave.net/
http://www.jcvisa.com (H-1B) http://www.h1bresources.com (marriage and fiancee)
http://www.kamya.com/misc/ (marriage and fiancee)
http://www.mindspring.com/~docsteen/...o/visainfo.htm http://www.workpermit.com
This is not an endorsement of any of these Web sites. I am not affiliated with any of
the Web site owners and do not receive nor accept payment in return for listing them,
and typically don't even know them.
(if believe you have a good immigration-related Web site and want your Web site
listed here, please e-mail me).
by consultants as kind of a quicky H-1B replacement.
On the other hand, performing consulting services in the US is not illegal per se on
a B-1 as long as the consultant is a bona fide foreign resident and does not get paid
directly by the US employer.
Ingo
On Wed, 03 Apr 2002 14:02:59 GMT, Stuart Brook <[email protected]> wrote:
>Ingo,
>
>The problem here is the relationship between the UK and US companies and the fact
>that the work being performed is for the benefit of the US company.
>
>My own employer is multinational, and while the INS have permitted occasional trips
>on a B1 for people coming to the US, they do crack the whip, even if for business
>meetings and have declared that an L or H visa (depending on management or
>technical) is required.
>
>Stuart
>
>Ingo Pakleppa wrote:
>>
>> I disagree with Stuart, it sounds as if you really are a bona fide business
>> visitor. You may want to consult with an immigration attorney about what the
>> appropriate visa is (there are some US immigration attorneys in the UK).
>>
>> A letter of explanation from the employer should indeed help.
>>
>> Incidentally, you may want to look at the INSPASS program if you are travelling
>> that often. It is a streamlined admission procedure using a palm print and a
>> magnetic-stripe card, you wouldn't even talk to an inspector. You would have to
>> show your need to travel frequently when you apply for INSPASS, and my guess is
>> that this may be easier than justifying it each time you travel. For more info,
>> see http://www.ins.usdoj.gov/graphics/howdoi/inspass.htm
>>
>> Ingo
>>
>> On Tue, 2 Apr 2002 13:19:40 -0500, "Brit" <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>> >Do you know which work visa? I can then run a search on that and get the company
>> >to do this for my next trip. Is it in the B group or H group?
>> >
>> >Thanks
>> >
>> >
>> >"Stuart Brook" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> >news:[email protected]...
>> >> You need a work visa.
>> >>
>> >> Brit wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> > Can anyone advise me what visa would be required for a UK employee who
>> >at
>> >> > the request of the US parent company comes to work in the USA for 2/3 months.
>> >> > The employee is paid and resides in UK. The employee comes to
>> >USA
>> >> > to conduct audits in the USA. In the past has always come under VISA
>> >waiver
>> >> > but is receiving attention at the border because of the number of
>> >visits.
>> >> > Should a letter of explanation from the employer be enough , or would it
>> >be
>> >> > best to get some kind of work visa, if so which?
>> >> >
>> >> > Thanks
>> >
>> >
>>
>> I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. For reliable advice, please
>> consult with a professional immigration attorney.
>>
>> For further information, check the following frequently-requested links.
>>
>> For many questions, you may find answers at
>> http://travel.state.gov/visa_services.html (Department of State)
>>
>> or http://ins.usdoj.gov (INS).
>>
>> For consular policies and visa reciprocity fees, find your consulate in
>> http://travel.state.gov/links.html
>>
>> For DOL Online Labor Certification: http://workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/
>>
>> For information on affidavit of support for marriage to US citizens (I-864), go to
>> http://travel.state.gov/i864gen.html and http://travel.state.gov/checklist.html
>>
>> For information on entering the US as a K-1: http://www.k1poelist.com/
>>
>> For poverty levels, see http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/poverty/00poverty.htm
>>
>> For information on H/L/O/P visa extensions at Dept. of State in St. Louis, MO, see
>> http://travel.state.gov/revals.html
>>
>> For non-official information, check:
>>
>> (When using these sites, and any Web sites, please watch out for privacy, as I do
>> not know all site operators.)
>>
>> http://www.visalaw.com http://www.shusterman.com http://www.immigration.com
>> http://members.aol.com/MDUdall http://www.murthy.com/
>> http://www.richw.org/dualcit/ (dual citizenship FAQ) http://www.ilw.com
>> http://www.srs-usvisa.com http://www.getusavisa.com
>> http://greencard-lottery.virtualave.net/ http://www.jcvisa.com (H-1B)
>> http://www.h1bresources.com (marriage and fiancee) http://www.kamya.com/misc/
>> (marriage and fiancee) http://www.mindspring.com/~docsteen/...o/visainfo.htm
>> http://www.workpermit.com
>>
>> This is not an endorsement of any of these Web sites. I am not affiliated with any
>> of the Web site owners and do not receive nor accept payment in return for listing
>> them, and typically don't even know them.
>>
>> (if believe you have a good immigration-related Web site and want your Web site
>> listed here, please e-mail me).
I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. For reliable advice, please consult
with a professional immigration attorney.
For further information, check the following frequently-requested links.
For many questions, you may find answers at
http://travel.state.gov/visa_services.html (Department of State)
or http://ins.usdoj.gov (INS).
For consular policies and visa reciprocity fees, find your consulate in
http://travel.state.gov/links.html
For DOL Online Labor Certification: http://workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/
For information on affidavit of support for marriage to US citizens (I-864), go to
http://travel.state.gov/i864gen.html and http://travel.state.gov/checklist.html
For information on entering the US as a K-1: http://www.k1poelist.com/
For poverty levels, see http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/poverty/00poverty.htm
For information on H/L/O/P visa extensions at Dept. of State in St. Louis, MO, see
http://travel.state.gov/revals.html
For non-official information, check:
(When using these sites, and any Web sites, please watch out for privacy, as I do not
know all site operators.)
http://www.visalaw.com http://www.shusterman.com http://www.immigration.com
http://members.aol.com/MDUdall http://www.murthy.com/ http://www.richw.org/dualcit/
(dual citizenship FAQ) http://www.ilw.com http://www.srs-usvisa.com
http://www.getusavisa.com http://greencard-lottery.virtualave.net/
http://www.jcvisa.com (H-1B) http://www.h1bresources.com (marriage and fiancee)
http://www.kamya.com/misc/ (marriage and fiancee)
http://www.mindspring.com/~docsteen/...o/visainfo.htm http://www.workpermit.com
This is not an endorsement of any of these Web sites. I am not affiliated with any of
the Web site owners and do not receive nor accept payment in return for listing them,
and typically don't even know them.
(if believe you have a good immigration-related Web site and want your Web site
listed here, please e-mail me).
