US visa for a remote employee
My US employer wants to fly me in for the end of the year party with coworkers. They hired me as an independent contractor years ago and this job is my main source of income.
I don't live in US nor I have ever been there. The idea is to come there for a party and stay 2-3 days and flight right back to a country when I live. What would be the most appropriate visa to apply to minimize the chance of rejection? I am from Europe, but currently living in Asia.
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If you're not VWP eligible, have you looked at the B visa for visitors? Some helpful info here on B visas including the combined B-1/B-2 for business and leisure related activity.
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