on B1 visa - can I work for my Indian employer and their US offices

[tryingout]

I am on a private visit in the US on B1/B2. Can I continue to work for the Indian and US teams while on B1/B2 and receive Indian salaries? My role involves managing teams in both countries.

[peace999]

I think so.
But you cannot be paid in US.

[tryingout]

I think so.
But you cannot be paid in US.

Was reading about the Infy case where employees are flown in on B1/B2. How legit is my status?

[peace999]

Working on B1 is tricky

I am not an attorney but I do understand working on B1 can be tricky.
Here are some excerpts from an established immigration attorney's website. There is more on
B1 on that site but links posted on this forum are deleted.

B1 WORK criteria **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **

In order for an activity to be permitted, it must relate to an international business activity. The general criteria;


A commercial activity;
A clear intent by the alien to continue a foreign residence;
The principal place of business and the place where profits will primarily accrue are in a foreign country;
The alien's salary comes from outside the United States;
The alien's stay in the United States is temporary, although the business activity need not be; and
The alien is a business person or, if employed, is pursuing an activity that is a necessary incident of international trade or commerce.

[RaghavK]

You can visit US office on B1 visa but only for training, business/technical discussion or project scoping but you can not work.