Data Collection Work

[sample&hold]

Hi,

I was hoping someone might be able to shine a light on whether I can travel on the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) or require a full blown visa of the H or O or other variety. My position is as follows:

I work for a UK company who, for want of a better description, capture 3d images. Those images are not the final outcome of the process but form the parts that make up the final product which is alway produced at our office in the UK. I need to travel to the US to capture some of these images. The process will take around 3 days not including travel days, so the trip will take around 7 days. I have been advised that as the trip is only for the collection of data i'm not required to apply for a full blown visa but will be able to enter under the VWP. The solicitors likened what we are doing to a Tailor traveling from the UK to US to measure a client up for a suit that is then made back in the UK. I'm hopeful this is the case but don't want to end up on the wrong side of the law and would hate to let our client down here in the UK.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Cheers

Sam

[rayb]

The purpose of the Visa Waiver program is to facilitate travel of citizens from specific countries without getting bogged down with visa approval requirements. The limitations of the Visa Waiver program include it's inability to be converted to other visa types (employment-based, etc.), since it was not intended for anything other than visiting.

I would have to agree with your Solicitor opinion and would feel no hesitancy in using the Visa Waiver process for the purpose you describe while also enjoying the benefits of a quick trip to the U.S.

--Ray B

Hi,

I was hoping someone might be able to shine a light on whether I can travel on the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) or require a full blown visa of the H or O or other variety. My position is as follows:

I work for a UK company who, for want of a better description, capture 3d images. Those images are not the final outcome of the process but form the parts that make up the final product which is alway produced at our office in the UK. I need to travel to the US to capture some of these images. The process will take around 3 days not including travel days, so the trip will take around 7 days. I have been advised that as the trip is only for the collection of data i'm not required to apply for a full blown visa but will be able to enter under the VWP. The solicitors likened what we are doing to a Tailor traveling from the UK to US to measure a client up for a suit that is then made back in the UK. I'm hopeful this is the case but don't want to end up on the wrong side of the law and would hate to let our client down here in the UK.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Cheers

Sam

[sample&hold]

Thanks for your opinion Rayb. It's much appreciated.

Although I'm becoming more confident that the VWP is the right option I'd still be happy to hear any other opinions on this subject even if they are the same as the solicitor's I contacted or Rayb's.

Cheers

Sam

[rayb]

Sam,

You should keep in mind that the fee for the visitor visa is $160 (U.S.) and that if denied, you may be ineligible to use the Visa Waiver option.

--Ray B

Thanks for your opinion Rayb. It's much appreciated.

Although I'm becoming more confident that the VWP is the right option I'd still be happy to hear any other opinions on this subject even if they are the same as the solicitor's I contacted or Rayb's.

Cheers

Sam