B-1

The B-1 category is appropriate for visitors who wish to come to the U.S. to engage in temporary business or professional activities related to their employment or business abroad, provided that the U.S. activity does not constitute “employment” in the U.S. At UT Health San Antonio, the B-1 visa is used for visiting medical students, visiting physicians and other healthcare professionals, as well as those providing short-term lectures or consultations.