International Business Travel to the United States: Key Strategies for Entry and Admission

Summary

This practice note provides guidance on the immigration-related requirements, limitations, and strategies for business travelers to the United States. The practice note focuses primarily on business travel, not to be confused with a "work visa" or other authorized employment in the United States. There are a variety of other visa categories and work authorization strategies available for employment or other business-related activities, but this note will discuss the U.S. immigration rules applicable to international businesspersons traveling briefly to the United States.