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I am a self-taught software developer been working online for a while. I've been building a software for an employee in a company and getting paid through Paypal.



The company now decides to buy the product, employ me full-time (remote) however they'd like me to go for a meeting to the US.



What is the best way to get a visa for it? Should they invite me or write some kind of an invitation letter? Should I apply to it by my-self?



Some info about me:




  • The university I finished is completely another field (will that rise an eyebrow?)


  • I assume they'll cover all my expenses being there.


  • I am a UK citizen but haven't lived there for the past 4 years. Been traveling/working from home in Europe.











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    I am a self-taught software developer been working online for a while. I've been building a software for an employee in a company and getting paid through Paypal.



    The company now decides to buy the product, employ me full-time (remote) however they'd like me to go for a meeting to the US.



    What is the best way to get a visa for it? Should they invite me or write some kind of an invitation letter? Should I apply to it by my-self?



    Some info about me:




    • The university I finished is completely another field (will that rise an eyebrow?)


    • I assume they'll cover all my expenses being there.


    • I am a UK citizen but haven't lived there for the past 4 years. Been traveling/working from home in Europe.











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      I am a self-taught software developer been working online for a while. I've been building a software for an employee in a company and getting paid through Paypal.



      The company now decides to buy the product, employ me full-time (remote) however they'd like me to go for a meeting to the US.



      What is the best way to get a visa for it? Should they invite me or write some kind of an invitation letter? Should I apply to it by my-self?



      Some info about me:




      • The university I finished is completely another field (will that rise an eyebrow?)


      • I assume they'll cover all my expenses being there.


      • I am a UK citizen but haven't lived there for the past 4 years. Been traveling/working from home in Europe.











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      I am a self-taught software developer been working online for a while. I've been building a software for an employee in a company and getting paid through Paypal.



      The company now decides to buy the product, employ me full-time (remote) however they'd like me to go for a meeting to the US.



      What is the best way to get a visa for it? Should they invite me or write some kind of an invitation letter? Should I apply to it by my-self?



      Some info about me:




      • The university I finished is completely another field (will that rise an eyebrow?)


      • I assume they'll cover all my expenses being there.


      • I am a UK citizen but haven't lived there for the past 4 years. Been traveling/working from home in Europe.








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          As a UK citizen, you are eligible for Visa Waiver Program entry:




          The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) enables most citizens or nationals of participating countries* to travel to the United States for tourism or business for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa.




          The permitted activities include:




          Business:




          • consult with business associates




          All you need to do is apply for an ESTA, book your tickets, and go. No invitation letter or other documentation is necessary.






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          • Do you need to bring additional documents with you during travel?
            – senty
            15 hours ago






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            Nothing. It's dead easy. You state the words "I'm going for a meeting". It is absolutely permitted to go for a meeting!
            – Fattie
            14 hours ago


















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          Greg Hewgill's answer is correct, but one caveat: do not talk to the immigration officer about doing any work in the US. A series of business meetings is fine, but the VWP does not allow you to work in the US for money. It is fine to bring your laptop to take notes on at the meeting or to show the immigration officer the work that you are doing (in Europe), but legally you are not allowed to (for example) code for an hourly wage between meetings or in the evenings in your hotel. If you mention you plan to work while in the US, you may be denied entry and possibly will become ineligible for the VWP in the future.






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          • Thanks for the heads up! I am not willing to do paid work in my visit, just the meeting
            – senty
            6 hours ago






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            Let's double-emphasise this answer since one has come up of a similar nature before - the phrasing is important and the word 'work' as in "I am here with work" is likely to cause you trouble even if your intent is obvious.
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          up vote
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          accepted










          As a UK citizen, you are eligible for Visa Waiver Program entry:




          The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) enables most citizens or nationals of participating countries* to travel to the United States for tourism or business for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa.




          The permitted activities include:




          Business:




          • consult with business associates




          All you need to do is apply for an ESTA, book your tickets, and go. No invitation letter or other documentation is necessary.






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          • Do you need to bring additional documents with you during travel?
            – senty
            15 hours ago






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            Nothing. It's dead easy. You state the words "I'm going for a meeting". It is absolutely permitted to go for a meeting!
            – Fattie
            14 hours ago















          up vote
          31
          down vote



          accepted










          As a UK citizen, you are eligible for Visa Waiver Program entry:




          The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) enables most citizens or nationals of participating countries* to travel to the United States for tourism or business for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa.




          The permitted activities include:




          Business:




          • consult with business associates




          All you need to do is apply for an ESTA, book your tickets, and go. No invitation letter or other documentation is necessary.






          share|improve this answer





















          • Do you need to bring additional documents with you during travel?
            – senty
            15 hours ago






          • 11




            Nothing. It's dead easy. You state the words "I'm going for a meeting". It is absolutely permitted to go for a meeting!
            – Fattie
            14 hours ago













          up vote
          31
          down vote



          accepted







          up vote
          31
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          accepted






          As a UK citizen, you are eligible for Visa Waiver Program entry:




          The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) enables most citizens or nationals of participating countries* to travel to the United States for tourism or business for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa.




          The permitted activities include:




          Business:




          • consult with business associates




          All you need to do is apply for an ESTA, book your tickets, and go. No invitation letter or other documentation is necessary.






          share|improve this answer












          As a UK citizen, you are eligible for Visa Waiver Program entry:




          The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) enables most citizens or nationals of participating countries* to travel to the United States for tourism or business for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa.




          The permitted activities include:




          Business:




          • consult with business associates




          All you need to do is apply for an ESTA, book your tickets, and go. No invitation letter or other documentation is necessary.







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          • Do you need to bring additional documents with you during travel?
            – senty
            15 hours ago






          • 11




            Nothing. It's dead easy. You state the words "I'm going for a meeting". It is absolutely permitted to go for a meeting!
            – Fattie
            14 hours ago


















          • Do you need to bring additional documents with you during travel?
            – senty
            15 hours ago






          • 11




            Nothing. It's dead easy. You state the words "I'm going for a meeting". It is absolutely permitted to go for a meeting!
            – Fattie
            14 hours ago
















          Do you need to bring additional documents with you during travel?
          – senty
          15 hours ago




          Do you need to bring additional documents with you during travel?
          – senty
          15 hours ago




          11




          11




          Nothing. It's dead easy. You state the words "I'm going for a meeting". It is absolutely permitted to go for a meeting!
          – Fattie
          14 hours ago




          Nothing. It's dead easy. You state the words "I'm going for a meeting". It is absolutely permitted to go for a meeting!
          – Fattie
          14 hours ago












          up vote
          31
          down vote













          Greg Hewgill's answer is correct, but one caveat: do not talk to the immigration officer about doing any work in the US. A series of business meetings is fine, but the VWP does not allow you to work in the US for money. It is fine to bring your laptop to take notes on at the meeting or to show the immigration officer the work that you are doing (in Europe), but legally you are not allowed to (for example) code for an hourly wage between meetings or in the evenings in your hotel. If you mention you plan to work while in the US, you may be denied entry and possibly will become ineligible for the VWP in the future.






          share|improve this answer








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          • Thanks for the heads up! I am not willing to do paid work in my visit, just the meeting
            – senty
            6 hours ago






          • 15




            Let's double-emphasise this answer since one has come up of a similar nature before - the phrasing is important and the word 'work' as in "I am here with work" is likely to cause you trouble even if your intent is obvious.
            – Tom W
            6 hours ago















          up vote
          31
          down vote













          Greg Hewgill's answer is correct, but one caveat: do not talk to the immigration officer about doing any work in the US. A series of business meetings is fine, but the VWP does not allow you to work in the US for money. It is fine to bring your laptop to take notes on at the meeting or to show the immigration officer the work that you are doing (in Europe), but legally you are not allowed to (for example) code for an hourly wage between meetings or in the evenings in your hotel. If you mention you plan to work while in the US, you may be denied entry and possibly will become ineligible for the VWP in the future.






          share|improve this answer








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          • Thanks for the heads up! I am not willing to do paid work in my visit, just the meeting
            – senty
            6 hours ago






          • 15




            Let's double-emphasise this answer since one has come up of a similar nature before - the phrasing is important and the word 'work' as in "I am here with work" is likely to cause you trouble even if your intent is obvious.
            – Tom W
            6 hours ago













          up vote
          31
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          up vote
          31
          down vote









          Greg Hewgill's answer is correct, but one caveat: do not talk to the immigration officer about doing any work in the US. A series of business meetings is fine, but the VWP does not allow you to work in the US for money. It is fine to bring your laptop to take notes on at the meeting or to show the immigration officer the work that you are doing (in Europe), but legally you are not allowed to (for example) code for an hourly wage between meetings or in the evenings in your hotel. If you mention you plan to work while in the US, you may be denied entry and possibly will become ineligible for the VWP in the future.






          share|improve this answer








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          Greg Hewgill's answer is correct, but one caveat: do not talk to the immigration officer about doing any work in the US. A series of business meetings is fine, but the VWP does not allow you to work in the US for money. It is fine to bring your laptop to take notes on at the meeting or to show the immigration officer the work that you are doing (in Europe), but legally you are not allowed to (for example) code for an hourly wage between meetings or in the evenings in your hotel. If you mention you plan to work while in the US, you may be denied entry and possibly will become ineligible for the VWP in the future.







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          • Thanks for the heads up! I am not willing to do paid work in my visit, just the meeting
            – senty
            6 hours ago






          • 15




            Let's double-emphasise this answer since one has come up of a similar nature before - the phrasing is important and the word 'work' as in "I am here with work" is likely to cause you trouble even if your intent is obvious.
            – Tom W
            6 hours ago


















          • Thanks for the heads up! I am not willing to do paid work in my visit, just the meeting
            – senty
            6 hours ago






          • 15




            Let's double-emphasise this answer since one has come up of a similar nature before - the phrasing is important and the word 'work' as in "I am here with work" is likely to cause you trouble even if your intent is obvious.
            – Tom W
            6 hours ago
















          Thanks for the heads up! I am not willing to do paid work in my visit, just the meeting
          – senty
          6 hours ago




          Thanks for the heads up! I am not willing to do paid work in my visit, just the meeting
          – senty
          6 hours ago




          15




          15




          Let's double-emphasise this answer since one has come up of a similar nature before - the phrasing is important and the word 'work' as in "I am here with work" is likely to cause you trouble even if your intent is obvious.
          – Tom W
          6 hours ago




          Let's double-emphasise this answer since one has come up of a similar nature before - the phrasing is important and the word 'work' as in "I am here with work" is likely to cause you trouble even if your intent is obvious.
          – Tom W
          6 hours ago










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