Legal Updates Department of State to Add “Specialized Trainers” to B-1, Business Traveler, Eligibility List
On Dec. 4, 2025, the U.S. Dept. of State updated its Foreign Affairs Manual to add “Specialized Trainers” to its list of eligible activities for B-1, Business Visitor visa issuance. This update comes as discussions continue between U.S. and South Korean authorities, following the September 2025 ICE Workplace Enforcement Raid, to permit certain highly-specialized trainers to temporarily enter the U.S. to conduct training.
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