{"id":2205,"date":"2026-07-24T12:03:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T12:03:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/can-i-work-on-a-tourist-visa\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T12:03:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T12:03:20","slug":"can-i-work-on-a-tourist-visa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/fr\/can-i-work-on-a-tourist-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Work on a Tourist Visa? What B-1 and B-2 Allow"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Parcourir le contenu<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/fr\/can-i-work-on-a-tourist-visa\/#What_a_Visitor_Visa_Allows\" >What a Visitor Visa Allows<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/fr\/can-i-work-on-a-tourist-visa\/#Why_Work_Is_Not_Permitted\" >Why Work Is Not Permitted<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/fr\/can-i-work-on-a-tourist-visa\/#B-1_Business_Activities_vs_Employment\" >B-1 Business Activities vs Employment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/fr\/can-i-work-on-a-tourist-visa\/#Remote_Work_and_Gray_Areas\" >Remote Work and Gray Areas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/fr\/can-i-work-on-a-tourist-visa\/#Consequences_of_Unauthorized_Work\" >Consequences of Unauthorized Work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/fr\/can-i-work-on-a-tourist-visa\/#Lawful_Alternatives\" >Lawful Alternatives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/fr\/can-i-work-on-a-tourist-visa\/#When_to_Work_With_an_Immigration_Attorney\" >Quand faire appel \u00e0 un avocat sp\u00e9cialis\u00e9 en droit de l'immigration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/fr\/can-i-work-on-a-tourist-visa\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Questions fr\u00e9quemment pos\u00e9es<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/fr\/can-i-work-on-a-tourist-visa\/#Can_I_work_on_a_tourist_visa\" >Can I work on a tourist visa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/fr\/can-i-work-on-a-tourist-visa\/#What_can_I_do_on_a_B-1_business_visa\" >What can I do on a B-1 business visa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/fr\/can-i-work-on-a-tourist-visa\/#Can_I_work_remotely_for_a_foreign_company_while_visiting_the_US\" >Can I work remotely for a foreign company while visiting the U.S.?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/fr\/can-i-work-on-a-tourist-visa\/#What_happens_if_I_work_illegally_on_a_tourist_visa\" >What happens if I work illegally on a tourist visa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/fr\/can-i-work-on-a-tourist-visa\/#Can_I_change_from_a_tourist_visa_to_a_work_visa\" >Can I change from a tourist visa to a work visa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/fr\/can-i-work-on-a-tourist-visa\/#Can_I_volunteer_on_a_tourist_visa\" >Can I volunteer on a tourist visa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/fr\/can-i-work-on-a-tourist-visa\/#Can_I_look_for_a_job_while_on_a_tourist_visa\" >Can I look for a job while on a tourist visa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/fr\/can-i-work-on-a-tourist-visa\/#Does_a_tourist_visa_let_me_start_a_business_in_the_US\" >Does a tourist visa let me start a business in the U.S.?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/fr\/can-i-work-on-a-tourist-visa\/#Bottom_Line\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/fr\/can-i-work-on-a-tourist-visa\/#Sources\" >Sources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/fr\/can-i-work-on-a-tourist-visa\/#Related_Articles\" >Articles connexes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>No, you cannot work in the United States on a tourist visa. <strong>Working on a tourist visa<\/strong> is not allowed, because the B-1 and B-2 categories are for temporary business or pleasure, not for employment in the U.S. labor market. A B-1 lets you attend meetings, negotiate, or handle limited business errands, but productive work for pay in the United States is off limits. Unauthorized work carries real immigration consequences.<\/p>\n<p>This guide explains what a visitor visa does and does not permit, the gray areas, and the safer alternatives. It connects to our guides on <a href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/fr\/how-to-get-us-work-visa\/\">getting a U.S. work visa<\/a> et <a href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/fr\/change-visa-status-in-us\/\">changing status in the U.S.<\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Need to work in the U.S. but only hold a visitor visa? Atlas Legal can identify the right work visa for your situation. <a href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/fr\/contact\/\">Contact our team<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 id=\"takeaways\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Principaux enseignements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>B-1 and B-2 visitor visas do not authorize employment in the U.S.<\/li>\n<li>A B-1 allows limited business activities, not local paid work.<\/li>\n<li>Unauthorized work can lead to status violations and future ineligibility.<\/li>\n<li>Remote work for a foreign employer is a nuanced area with limits.<\/li>\n<li>A proper work visa or a change of status is the lawful path to employment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"toc\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_This_Guide_Covers\"><\/span>Contenu de ce guide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#allowed\">What a visitor visa allows<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#work\">Why work is not permitted<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#b1\">B-1 business activities vs employment<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#remote\">Remote work and gray areas<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#consequences\">Consequences of unauthorized work<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#alternatives\">Lawful alternatives<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">Foire aux questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"allowed\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_a_Visitor_Visa_Allows\"><\/span>What a Visitor Visa Allows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A B-2 visa is for tourism, visiting family, and similar personal purposes. A B-1 visa is for temporary business activities that do not amount to employment. Both are nonimmigrant visitor categories that assume you will not join the U.S. workforce.<\/p>\n<p>The line is between visiting or handling business errands, which is allowed, and performing work for which a U.S. worker would normally be hired and paid, which is not.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"work\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Work_Is_Not_Permitted\"><\/span>Why Work Is Not Permitted<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Visitor visas exist so people can come temporarily without entering the labor market. Employment is regulated through separate work-authorized categories that involve petitions, eligibility standards, and often labor protections. Allowing visitors to work would bypass that system.<\/p>\n<p>Because of this, taking a job, freelancing locally, or otherwise performing productive labor for pay in the U.S. on a B visa violates the terms of your admission.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/work-tourist-b1.jpg\" alt=\"A business meeting, an allowed B-1 activity rather than employment\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><figcaption>A B-1 allows meetings and negotiations, not local paid work.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"b1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"B-1_Business_Activities_vs_Employment\"><\/span>B-1 Business Activities vs Employment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The B-1 category causes the most confusion, because it does permit certain business activities. The difference is whether you are conducting business on behalf of a foreign employer or actually working in the U.S. labor market.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Generally allowed on B-1<\/th>\n<th>Not allowed on B-1\/B-2<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Attending meetings and conferences<\/td>\n<td>Taking a job with a U.S. employer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>N\u00e9gocier des contrats<\/td>\n<td>Being paid by a U.S. source for local work<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Consultation avec des partenaires commerciaux<\/td>\n<td>Providing hands-on services to U.S. customers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Attending training as an observer<\/td>\n<td>Filling a role a U.S. worker would hold<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"remote\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Remote_Work_and_Gray_Areas\"><\/span>Remote Work and Gray Areas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Working remotely for a foreign employer while visiting is a nuanced area. Briefly answering emails for your overseas job is different from basing your employment in the U.S. or serving U.S. clients. The visitor category is not designed as a way to live and work in the country.<\/p>\n<p>Because the rules turn on facts like who pays you, where the work benefits, and how long you stay, treat remote work cautiously. If your real purpose is to work from the U.S., a visitor visa is the wrong tool.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Not sure whether your planned activity counts as work? A legal review can clarify what your visa allows. <a href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/fr\/contact\/\">Ask Atlas Legal<\/a> before you act.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 id=\"consequences\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consequences_of_Unauthorized_Work\"><\/span>Consequences of Unauthorized Work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Working without authorization violates your status. That can lead to problems such as denial of future applications, difficulty changing or extending status, and complications for a later green card, since unauthorized employment can bar some adjustment paths.<\/p>\n<p>It can also affect future visa applications, because officers consider prior violations. The consequences depend on the facts, but the risk is serious enough that it is not worth taking a job on a visitor visa.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"alternatives\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lawful_Alternatives\"><\/span>Lawful Alternatives<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Get a work visa.<\/strong> Categories like H-1B, L-1, O-1, and others authorize employment for those who qualify.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Change status.<\/strong> If eligible, you may change from B-2 to a work-authorized category before working.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use the right business tool.<\/strong> For genuine short business trips, the B-1 covers permitted activities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plan ahead.<\/strong> Line up sponsorship or eligibility before you intend to work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"attorney\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Work_With_an_Immigration_Attorney\"><\/span>Quand faire appel \u00e0 un avocat sp\u00e9cialis\u00e9 en droit de l'immigration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The line between allowed business activity and unauthorized work is easy to cross without realizing it. Legal help is valuable when you have a U.S. opportunity but only a visitor visa, when you are unsure whether an activity counts as work, when you want to change to a work-authorized status, or when you have already worked and worry about consequences. An attorney can map a lawful path. Eligibility and outcomes depend on the facts of each case.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faq\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Questions fr\u00e9quemment pos\u00e9es<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_work_on_a_tourist_visa\"><\/span>Can I work on a tourist visa?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. B-1 and B-2 visitor visas do not authorize employment in the United States. A B-2 is for tourism and personal visits, and a B-1 allows limited business activities like meetings and negotiations, not productive paid work. To work lawfully, you generally need a work-authorized visa category or an approved change of status before starting any job.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_do_on_a_B-1_business_visa\"><\/span>What can I do on a B-1 business visa?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A B-1 lets you attend meetings and conferences, negotiate contracts, consult with business associates, and handle similar short-term business activities on behalf of a foreign employer. It does not allow you to take a job with a U.S. employer, be paid by a U.S. source for local work, or fill a position a U.S. worker would normally hold. The line is business activity versus employment.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_work_remotely_for_a_foreign_company_while_visiting_the_US\"><\/span>Can I work remotely for a foreign company while visiting the U.S.?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is a nuanced area. Briefly handling tasks for your overseas employer differs from basing your employment in the U.S. or serving U.S. clients. The visitor category is not meant for living and working here. Because the analysis depends on who pays you, where the work benefits, and how long you stay, treat remote work cautiously and get advice if it is your real purpose.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_I_work_illegally_on_a_tourist_visa\"><\/span>What happens if I work illegally on a tourist visa?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Unauthorized work violates your status and can create lasting problems. It may lead to denial of future applications, difficulty extending or changing status, and complications for a later green card, since unauthorized employment can bar certain adjustment paths. It can also affect future visa applications. The consequences depend on the facts, but the risk is significant.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_change_from_a_tourist_visa_to_a_work_visa\"><\/span>Can I change from a tourist visa to a work visa?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Possibly, if you qualify for a work-authorized category and meet the requirements. You would generally need an employer petition or another qualifying basis, and you must not begin working until the appropriate status or authorization is in place. Changing status has its own rules about intent and timing, so plan the transition carefully and confirm eligibility before acting.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_volunteer_on_a_tourist_visa\"><\/span>Can I volunteer on a tourist visa?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Genuine volunteering for a nonprofit, in a role that would not otherwise be a paid position and for which you receive no compensation, may be permissible. The problem arises when unpaid work substitutes for employment or displaces a paid worker. Because the distinction can be subtle, confirm that the activity is true volunteering and not disguised work before you begin.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_look_for_a_job_while_on_a_tourist_visa\"><\/span>Can I look for a job while on a tourist visa?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Attending interviews or exploring opportunities is generally acceptable, but you cannot actually start working. Many people meet employers, interview, or discuss roles while visiting. The key is that you do not perform the job or receive pay for U.S. work until you have the proper work-authorized status. Job searching is not the same as working.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_a_tourist_visa_let_me_start_a_business_in_the_US\"><\/span>Does a tourist visa let me start a business in the U.S.?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You may take preliminary steps like meeting advisors or signing documents, but you cannot run day-to-day operations or work in the business on a visitor visa. Actively managing or working in a company is employment. Entrepreneurs often use investor or work-authorized categories instead. If your goal is to build and run a U.S. business, a visitor visa is not the right vehicle.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bottom_Line\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You cannot work on a tourist visa. A B-2 is for visits and a B-1 covers limited business activities, not employment. Remote work and volunteering have narrow limits, and unauthorized work can damage future applications. If you need to work, pursue a proper work visa or a lawful change of status first. Each case depends on its own facts.<\/p>\n<p>If you need to work in the U.S. and only hold a visitor visa, Atlas Legal Immigration Law can help you find the right path. Reach us at <strong>1750 E Golf Rd, bureau 214, Schaumburg, IL 60173<\/strong>, appeler <strong>(+1) 872 382 2762<\/strong>, ou par e-mail <strong>info@theatlaslegal.com<\/strong>. Pour en savoir plus, rendez-vous sur notre <a href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/fr\/services\/\">services page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><em>Reviewed by the Atlas Legal Immigration Law editorial team. Last reviewed on July 24, 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"sources\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sources\"><\/span>Sources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>D\u00e9partement d'\u00c9tat am\u00e9ricain, <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/business.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visitor Visas: Business and Pleasure (B-1\/B-2)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Services am\u00e9ricains de la citoyennet\u00e9 et de l'immigration, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/working-in-the-united-states\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Working in the United States<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Services am\u00e9ricains de la citoyennet\u00e9 et de l'immigration, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/visit-the-united-states\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit the United States<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Cet article est fourni \u00e0 titre d'information g\u00e9n\u00e9rale uniquement et ne constitue en aucun cas un conseil juridique. Les lois sur l'immigration, les frais administratifs, les politiques et les d\u00e9lais de traitement sont susceptibles d'\u00e9voluer. La lecture de cet article ou la prise de contact avec Atlas Legal n'entra\u00eene pas en soi la cr\u00e9ation d'une relation avocat-client. L'issue de toute affaire d'immigration d\u00e9pend des faits et des circonstances propres \u00e0 chaque cas.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"related\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Articles\"><\/span>Articles connexes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/fr\/how-to-get-us-work-visa\/\">How Do I Get a U.S. Work Visa?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/fr\/change-visa-status-in-us\/\">How Do I Change My Visa Status in the U.S.?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/fr\/can-i-marry-on-a-tourist-visa\/\">Can I Marry on a Tourist Visa?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/fr\/what-happens-if-visa-expires\/\">What Happens If My Visa Expires?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No, you cannot work on a tourist visa. B-1 and B-2 do not authorize U.S. employment. 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