B-1
Business Visitors
21,943 visas issued in 2022
13,449 visas issued in 2021
21% of B-1 visas originate in Philippines
Source: U.S. Department of State
Last updated Nov. 2015
The B-1 visa allows foreign nationals to visit the United States on business but generally prohibits work at a U.S. job. This visa is often used by travelers for short-term trips for meetings, conferences or business transactions. There is no annual cap or numerical limit on the number of B-1 visas available each year. It is not a work visa, and, generally speaking, it is not a standard avenue allowing foreign workers to come to the United States. However, it is broadly defined and the U.S. Department of State (DOS) routinely authorizes several categories of workers to labor in the United States.The categories are listed in the DOS’s Foreign Affairs Manual, which contains guidance and operating procedures for consular officials.