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Delegates from most countries (see list below) are eligible for the Visa Waiver Program, and should ask for WB (waiver-business) status at Immigration on arrival in the US. Family members should ask for WT (waiver-tourist) status. If you qualify for the Visa Waiver Program (described below) a WB visa will suffice and save you time.
If your country does not participate in the VWP, you must obtain a B-1 visa before entering the US.
Visa Waiver Program (VWP)
Under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) citizens of participating countries may enter the U.S for short-term business or tourist visits without having to obtain B-1 and/or B-2 visa stamps at the U.S. Embassies or Consulates. The VWP is administered by the airlines, both U.S. and foreign carriers participate. Criteria for eligibility for the VWP are:
Valid passport from a
participating country
Travel on a participating airline
Round-trip ticketing
Visit not to exceed 90 days.
Countries participating in the Visa Waver Program (VWP) are:
Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Brunei, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom,
and Uruguay.
No extension of stay or change to another visa status is available. Travelers need to express the purpose of their visit to the immigration officer at their port of entry to obtain a WB status on their I-94 arrival/departure card. Do not accept a WT status visa. Any error should be corrected prior to leaving the INS inspection area; visitors are urged to speak with an INS supervisor of necessary. Note: Status and length of stay as a visitor to the U.S. is defined by what is written on the I-94 card by the INS officer upon entry.
The WB visitor (equivalent to the B-1 visitor for business) is on assignment in the U.S. as a representative of their foreign employer. No U.S.-based salary or fellowship payments are permitted. However, reimbursement of normal and unusual expenses, for business purposes is permitted. If you have further questions regarding your visa, please contact:
visa@slac.stanford.edu.
US Embassies and
Consulates
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