The US has announced that visitors on B-1 or B-2 visas who are in the country on business or vacation may apply for new jobs and even attend interviews, but they must first change their visa status before beginning a new position. The most popular visa categories for a variety of purposes in the United States are B-1 and B-2 visas, also known as “B visas.” While the B-2 visa is primarily provided for travel for tourist, the B-1 visa is typically issued for brief business trips. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) stated in a statement and a series of tweets on Wednesday that nonimmigrant employees who are laid off may:
