E-2 Visa vs Starting a US Business on a B-1/B-2 Visa: Key Differences
A B-1/B-2 visa lets you plan and even own a US business, but not work in it. Learn exactly where the line falls before you need an E-2 visa. [...]
Can I Attend a Job Interview on a Tourist Visa?
Yes, you can generally attend a job interview on a tourist visa, since interviewing is not working. A B-1 often fits. You cannot start the job without work authorization. [...]
Can I Work Remotely on a Tourist Visa? The Gray Area
Working remotely on a tourist visa is a gray area. Brief tasks for a foreign employer during a visit may be tolerated, but basing your work in the U.S. is not allowed. [...]
Can I Change Status From ESTA? What’s Allowed
Generally no. VWP travelers waive the right to change status, with a narrow exception: immediate relatives of U.S. citizens may sometimes adjust status to a green card. [...]
Can I Extend My Stay on ESTA? The 90-Day Rule
No, you cannot extend a stay on ESTA. The Visa Waiver Program caps visits at 90 days with no extensions. Only a narrow satisfactory departure applies in emergencies. [...]
What Happens If ESTA Is Denied? Your Next Steps
If ESTA is denied, you cannot travel visa-free, but it is not a permanent bar. The usual next step is applying for a B-1/B-2 visitor visa at a U.S. consulate. [...]
ESTA or Tourist Visa: Which Do I Need?
Whether you need ESTA or a tourist visa depends on your nationality. Visa Waiver Program citizens use ESTA; others, including Turkish citizens, need a B-1/B-2 visa. [...]
What Is ESTA? Visa Waiver Travel Authorization
ESTA is the online travel authorization for Visa Waiver Program country citizens visiting the U.S. for up to 90 days. It is not a visa. Non-VWP travelers need a visa. [...]
Can I Study on a Tourist Visa? What Is Allowed
No, you cannot enroll in a course of study on a tourist visa; that needs F-1 or M-1 status. Only short recreational classes are allowed. Change status before studying. [...]
Can I Extend My Tourist Visa? Form I-539 Explained
You can often extend your authorized stay, not the visa itself, by filing Form I-539 before your I-94 date expires, with a legitimate reason and a temporary visit. [...]
