When Is Work Incidental: Entering the United States as a Visitor

When Is Work Incidental: Entering the United States as a Visitor

Event Date: 02/10/2023
Recording Available 7-14 Days After Event Date
Format Length CLE Eligible
Video Roundtable 60 min. No

With the advent of remote work and new media, the line between purely visiting the United States and working in it has been significantly blurred. With antiquated regulations that predate the dot-com boom and a lack of guidance from DHS, practitioners are often at a loss on how to advise clients which activities are permissible in the United States as a visitor.

This roundtable will be a deeper conversation based on a recent liaison meeting with CBP's Office of Field Operations. It will also review the current regulatory standards and unpack the limited guidance provided by CBP and the Courts in order to create a useful framework to navigate this everchanging area of immigration law.

This roundtable is hosted by AILA's CBP Liaison Committee.


AILA University Video Roundtables are free interactive learning opportunities where AILA members come together from across the country and world to discuss hot topics and network with colleagues in the field. Video roundtables are part of AILA University programming, and each session is hosted by faculty selected for their expertise. This roundtable is available only to AILA members and is not CLE eligible. The free recording will be available 7-10 business days following the live event.

Kerri-Ann Griggs, CBP Liaison Committee, Atlanta, GA

Jonathan Grode, CBP Liaison Committee, Philadelphia, PA

Jacob Ratzan, CBP Liaison Committee, Miami, FL

The speaker's/author's views do not necessarily represent the views of AILA, nor do they constitute legal advice or representation. Practice tips provided are based on the speaker's/author's experiences and the current state of the law. Please be sure to conduct legal research and analysis for your unique situation as the law changes quickly and experiences may differ from your own.