Understanding B-1 and WB Boundaries: The Keys to Unlocking the Do’s and Don’ts for Business Travelers
Given the increase in immigration enforcement, it is crucial for immigration attorneys to ensure that B-1 visa holders and WB (waiver-business, ESTA for Business) travelers engage solely in authorized business activities, and not in employment or unauthorized work. Our panel of experts will thoroughly analyze the scope of permissible B-1 and WB activities and provide valuable insights to help your business clients maintain compliance and avoid unauthorized employment or conduct work that could jeopardize their status.
Featured Topics
- How to assess B-1 eligibility and successfully manage these requests
- Is it business or employment/work? What is the difference, and why does this distinction matter?
- The attorney’s role providing travel support: assisting clients in the context of the B-1 visa interview at the embassy, inspections at the port of entry
- Common misclassifications by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and how to address them
- How to handle increased scrutiny in the current environment
- The latest policies, trends, and updates
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| Product Details | |
| Event Date | April 23, 2026 |
| Format | Web Seminar |
| Length | 90 minutes |
| CLE Eligible | Yes. Live attendance must be recorded in My CLE by Thursday, April 30, 2026. This deadline does not apply to the OnDemand format. |
| Digital Library | Digital goods (MP3, PDF, ZIP, etc.) are available for download for two years after purchase. |
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Kimberly Bennett (DL), Pittsburgh, PA
Kimberly Bennett is an associate with Jackson Lewis P.C. in the Pittsburgh office. She currently serves as Vice Chair of AILA’s Pittsburgh Chapter. She has exercised her versatility in immigration matters, including assistance with nonimmigrant and immigrant visa petitions, working with Fortune 500 companies and start-up businesses in technology, finance, manufacturing, fashion and healthcare. Ms. Bennett received her JD from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.
Allen Orr, AILA Past President, Washington, D.C. DEI
Allen Orr Jr. is the founder of Orr Immigration Law Firm, P.C. and a nationally recognized immigration attorney. He is a past president of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and currently serves as chair of the Immigration Law Section of the National Bar Association. Mr. Orr advises employers and foreign nationals on complex immigration matters and frequently speaks on immigration policy and compliance. He received his JD from Howard University School of Law.
Jonathan A. Grode, Philadelphia, PA
Jonathan Grode serves as the U.S. Practice Director and Managing Partner for Green and Spiegel. Jonathan has worked continuously in the U.S. business immigration law field since 1999 and has amassed considerable experience obtaining nonimmigrant and immigrant visas for new company start-ups, professional workers, artists and entertainers, athletes, physicians, and scientific researchers. In addition, Jonathan has significant experience dealing with Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security enforcement actions as well as immigration related aspects of Mergers and Acquisitions.
Kushal N. Patel, New York, NY
Kushal Patel is the founder and Managing Attorney of Kushal Patel Law, PLLC. He is a past Chair of the AILA New York Chapter and currently serves on the National Media and Advocacy Liaison Committee and the New York CBP Liaison Committee. Kushal has extensive experience in employment and family-based US immigration, advising both corporate and individual clients on the best strategies for obtaining immigrant and non-immigrant visas.
