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@Voo why is it gray? No, employment is not allowed on B1. Nothing gray there.
– littleadv
Commented Aug 22, 2022 at 17:53
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@littleadv You're explicitly allowed to have business meetings on a B1 visa. Clearly preparing a presentation or looking through code or adapting code for such a presentation is fine. Writing down notes after the actual meeting also certainly fine. Hence there's some grey area where you could argue you're having your business meetings. Certainly less than "several weeks" though.
– Voo
Commented Aug 22, 2022 at 18:37
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@Voo "does it also cover working on your own several weeks for the same client?" - no, it doesn't. You can prepare for the presentation without being in the US, and taking notes doesn't take weeks, or even days.
– littleadv
Commented Aug 22, 2022 at 18:51
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@Voo absolutely not. There is no "gray". You ABSOLUTELY can not do that.
– Fattie
Commented Aug 23, 2022 at 16:05
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@Voo I usually am able to finish my notes on the day of the meeting. And I have had cases where I wrapped up stuff from a visit in an airport lounge or on a plane. Once the meeting ended - you don't need to physically be in a location, even if you still need to continue work. While ICE is not going to chase you out of a boardroom, your justification is definitely not a reasonable one for overstay beyond what's actually needed for a physical presence.
– littleadv
Commented Aug 23, 2022 at 16:11

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