Key Points
In a welcome move, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that individuals travelling to the US on business and tourist visas can now apply for new jobs and attend interviews..
However, there is a catch! USCIS, in its statement clearly mentions that even though you can sit for an interview, you can't work in the country if you are on a tourist or business visa..
B-1 and B-2 visas are the most commonly issued visas for a range of purposes in the United States..
B-1 or B-2 visa holders cannot work in the domestic labor market while in B-1 status or engage in any employment while in B-2 status. . Approval of a petition and change of status from B-1 or B-2 to an employment-authorized status is necessary before starting any new employment in the United States..
If you are in B-1 or B-2 status, please remember you may not engage in employment within the domestic labor market (also known as local labor for hire) while in B-1 status or engage in any employment while in B-2 status.. USCIS (@USCIS) March 22, 2023..
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