What are the requirements for a B in Lieu of H-1B Visa?
On a temporary project in the United States.
And will be paid the prevailing wage for that job.
How is the B in Lieu of H-1B Visa different from the H-1B Visa?
The applicant works for a foreign company.
The applicant is paid by the foreign company.
Short duration: about 6 months (the length typically granted to a B visa holder).
Application must be made at a U.S. consulate rather than at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
No change of status possible in the U.S. as the "in lieu" annotation can only be made at a U.S. consulate.
No dependent visas, but family members joining the applicant may apply for their own B visas.
How is the B in Lieu of H-1B visa different from the B1 Business Visitor visa?
The applicant may engage in productive work while in the United States.
Does not apply to Visa Waiver Travel.
The applicant must not receive compensation from a U.S. source; however, provision of accommodation or reimbursement of expenses incidental to a temporary stay are allowed.
The applicant's stay must be temporary, both per visit and in terms of the total duration of stay (in case of a multi-entry visa).
The applicant should still enter without immigrant intent or the intent to convert the stay to a long-term stay; for instance, the person should not look for employment in the U.S. job market.
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