US Visa Thailand

US Visa Thailand - B1 in lieu of H1B Visa Thailand

B1 in Lieu of H1B visa is for a foreign (non-US) company having a contract with a US client to send employees to perform services in the US for a period of less than 1 year.

The employees must continue to be employees and paid by the foreign company while in the US. 

The following types of applicants with university degrees can potentially qualify to receive a B1 in Lieu of H1B visa

  • Foreign professionals with specialized knowledge;
  • Scientists;
  • Engineers; 
  • Programmers; 
  • Research analysts; 
  • Management consultants; 
  • Journalists; 
  • Accountants;
  • Lawyers; 
  • Nurses; and
  • Other professionals with a bachelor's degree or higher.
B1 in Lieu of H1B visa application normally takes 1 - 3 weeks to process depending on the caseload of the US Embassy in the country of residence.