Coffee & Consulting - Going back to U.S.ual business

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COPYRIGHT © CONVINUS Going back to U.S.ual business! A u g u s t 2 , 2021 Business trips to the US 1. Immigration and COVIDrestrictions 4. Income tax 3 3. Social security 2. Labour law provisions

Immigration: Process steps Business trip - Attending business meetings or consultations - Attending business convention or conferences - Negotiating contracts - Settling an estate Visa Waiver Program (VWP) • Check on the nationality of the business traveller • ESTA application • NIE approval Required presumption under U.S. law is that every visitor visa applicant is an intending immigrant until they demonstrate otherwise. Therefore, applicants for visitor visas must overcome this presumption by demonstrating: Visitor Visa B-1 (if not falling under VWP) • Visa application • ESTA application • NIE approval • That the purpose of their trip is to enter the U.S. temporarily for business or pleasure • That they plan to remain for a specific, limited period • Evidence of funds to cover expenses in the U.S. • That they have a residence outside the U.S. as well as other binding ties that will ensure their departure from the U.S. at the end of the visit Going back to U.S.ual business! A u g u s t 2 , 2021 COPYRIGHT © CONVINUS 4