Can the same B1 visa for USA be used after employer has changed?

Can the same B1 visa for USA be used after employer has changed?

1/11/2013 1:06:10 AM

Simple rule, if the employer’s name was annotated in the visa page, then you should apply for another visa.

If the employer’s name was not annotated there, then you can use the same visa, just make sure to bring what proves your business.

In general, the visa is issued to the person himself to conduct certain businesses (short training, meetings, negotiating contracts, etc). So even if you go to the US while with your current employer, you should present some documents for whatever business you are conducting there. In addition to that, nothing is mentioned in the official B1 visa page about changing the employer.

P.S. I had first hand experience since I am a B1/B2 visa holder.

UPDATE

Here is a copy (after modification to hide some important info) of my old annotated visa, my company’s name and my job was clearly mentioned.

annotated visa

This is the new visa, it has no annotation whatsoever, and I used it to enter US to attend a seminar, I had to show the invitation letter at the airport anyway:

without annotation

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