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The Many Faces of Stern Elkind Curray & Alterman LLP

Since 1985,Stern Elkind Curray & Alterman has limited its practice to immigration law, with a special emphasis on matters relating to the employment of foreign professionals. Mr. Stern and Ms. Elkind founded the firm with the goal of providing the very best immigration advice and representation to our clients. As the firm has grown, we have continued our commitment to maintaining a high level of expertise combined with an understanding that our clients are individuals whose lives are deeply affected by the work we do. Over the years, we have developed expertise and wide-ranging experience in all facets of immigration law.

We continue to be deeply affected by our clients, some of whom are introduced within this web site.

B-1/B-2 (Visitors for Business or Pleasure)

Immigration law in Denver, Colorado

If you're a foreign national who'd like to visit the U.S. for business or pleasure, but not work while you're here, you'll probably need a B-1 or B-2 visa.

Residents of 29 countries, mainly European, have been issued a waiver and may stay up to 90 days in the U.S. without a visa

B-1 visas are issued for temporary business travel. Activities that are permissible while on a B-1 visa include:

Consulting with business associates
Attending a convention or seminar
Negotiating legal matters
Participating in training or sales calls

Individuals who apply for either B-1 or B-2 visas must also show:

That they plan to remain in the U.S. for a specific, limited period
Evidence of funds to cover expenses in the U.S
Evidence of compelling social and economic ties abroad that would assure their return
Evidence of a residence outside the U.S

B-2 visas are issued for pleasure trips or for medical treatment. If you're seeking medical treatment you must have:

A diagnosis from your local physician
A letter from a U.S. physician or medical facility willing to treat the ailment

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