10/05/2026
Can you come to the U.S. on a tourist visa or ESTA for a job interview? In certain circumstances, yes.
B-1/B-2 visitors and eligible ESTA travelers may attend job interviews, professional meetings, and certain other business activities. But there is an important line you cannot cross: you cannot start working or perform services that require employment authorization while visiting under these categories.
Ignoring those limits can create immigration problems and may affect future visa applications or your ability to enter the U.S.