
News Alert: Trump Administration Reinstates and Expands Travel Restrictions Effective June 9th 2025
The Trump administration issues travel restrictions affecting citizens of Afghanistan, Burma, Burundi, Chad, Republic of Congo, Cuba, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Laos, Libya, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Togo, Turkmenistan, Venezuela, and Yemen from entering the U.S. effective on Monday, June 9th 2025. Find out more in our News Alert.

What is the B in lieu of H-1B visa?
The B in Lieu of H-1B Visa is a B-1 Business Visitor Visa, with a special annotation by a U.S. Consulate abroad ("B-1 IN LIEU OF H, PER 9 FAM 402.2-5(F)"), allowing a foreign worker to enter the United States and work temporarily for a foreign employer on a discrete project.

What is the Foreign Residency Requirement for the J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa?
The J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa is for individuals approved to participate in work-and study-based exchange visitor programs. All exchange visitors are expected to return to their home country upon completion of their program to share their exchange experiences.

What is the B-2 Tourist Visa? Who qualifies for a B-2 Tourist Visa? Can I work or study with a B-2 Tourist Visa?
A B-2 Tourist Visa is a temporary visa granted to individuals who are planning to come to the United States to participate in recreation (tourism, visiting friends or relatives, rest); medical treatment; activities of a fraternal, social, or service nature; or unpaid amateurs participating in musical, sports and similar events or contests.

What is the B-1 Business Visitor Visa? Can I work or study with a B-1 Visa?
A B-1 Business Visitor Visa is a temporary visa granted to individuals who are planning to come to the United States to participate in business activities of a commercial or professional nature.