anakinNYC Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Hi, I am a software developer currently staying in India. I am interviewing with companies in the US and a couple of them have invited me for on-site interviews in the US. (I have previously worked in US for 3.5 years with H1-B and my new H1-B should be cap-exempt). I am now thinking about how to safely take up the on-site interviews. 1. Is B-1 visa the correct visa to take up job interviews in US? Or is B-2 visa better? 2. How long can I stay in the US if I'm taking up B-1 visa? (I would like to stay for at least 2 or 3 weeks and have more on-site interviews scheduled. Want to have better chances of getting one job at least) 3. Is the 30-60 rule applicable for both B-1 and B-2 visa or only B-2 visa? After traveling to US on B-1, is it risky to apply for H1-B immediately and should I wait for a certain period of time? I really appreciate any input on these questions. Thank you! Link to comment
jairichi Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 1. B1. But, normally US consulate will issue B1/B2. 2. Ideally 6 months but everything depends on immigration officer at POE and your supporting documents. 3. You exit US and let employer file a cap exempt H1B petition. After approval you can enter US with a valid H1B visa and I797. Link to comment
anakinNYC Posted January 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Hi Jairichi, Thank you for the response, I really appreciate the input! One of the companies I'm interviewing with is ready to fly me to Seattle for the on-site. When attending on-site interviews in the US, will I be allowed to stay in the US strictly for the interview duration? Or will I be able to stay a few extra days after the interview? Regards, anakinNYC Link to comment
jairichi Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Hi Jairichi, Thank you for the response, I really appreciate the input! One of the companies I'm interviewing with is ready to fly me to Seattle for the on-site. When attending on-site interviews in the US, will I be allowed to stay in the US strictly for the interview duration? Or will I be able to stay a few extra days after the interview? Regards, anakinNYC You need to be truthful to immigration officer at POE. If your intention is to be there for interview and to stay for a few extra days to look around as a visitor do tell immigration officer so. Should not be an issue. Link to comment
JoeF Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 You can stay a bit longer for sightseeing etc., no problem. Link to comment
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