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How Life Changes After Switching From H1B To B1 Visa; Indian Entrepreneur Shares Story

Prabhjyot KaurUpdated on 08 Oct 2025, 01:56 PM IST

One of the Indian entrepreneurs, Aniruddha in USA was living in USA on an H1B visa for nearly 9 years. He shared his story on how his life became more positive after switching from an H1B visa to a B1 visa. For the previous nine years, Aniruddha lived under the H1B visa regime. The current restrictions imposed under Trump’s administration for H1B visas led to challenges such as constant renewals, policy change stress, travel

This Story also Contains

  1. Advantages of Shifting from an H1B Visa to B1 Visa in USA
  2. Hidden Risks for Indians on B1 Visas in USA
  3. Conclusion
How Life Changes After Switching From H1B To B1 Visa; Indian Entrepreneur Shares Story
How Life Changes After Switching From H1B To B1 Visa; Indian Entrepreneur Shares Story

constraints, and zero control over going anywhere. He says he felt “like a slave,” stuck in a corporate loop with no permission to launch his own ventures.

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Advantages of Shifting from an H1B Visa to B1 Visa in USA

An H1B visa allows US companies to hire foreign workers with at least a bachelor's degree in speciality occupations temporarily. On the other hand, a B1 visa allows foreign nationals to enter US for a short term for specific business such as consultations or contract negotiations. Anirudhha, through his story told about various perks he enjoyed after shifting from H1B to B1 visa. These include the following:

  • He now legally runs his own LLC without fear of visa restrictions.

  • He can travel to the US twice a year from India. He is not restricted on travel anymore.

  • His B1 visa has a 10-year validity. He is now free from H1B renewals every few years.

  • He claims that he is no longer stressed about the change in US policies by Trump. The latest US updates are mainly for H1B workers and not for B1 visa holders.

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Hidden Risks for Indians on B1 Visas in USA

It is crucial to understand for prospects that B1 visa in USA also has disadvantages. Hence, it is not a perfect option for all H1B workers in USA. The B1 visa does not permit you to work in the USA, and you cannot earn US wage income.

As per Anirudhha's story, that means his US LLC must be structured carefully (e.g. contracts, remote services), without violating labour laws in US. Some social media users have already questioned this: ‘How can you run a business in the U.S. on a B‑1 visa?’. Still there is no answer to this, just the planned management without breaking the labour rules is how they can do business in US.

His timing of converting H1B visa to B1 visa is also critical in this case. Trump has just imposed a H1B application fee of $100,000, making the H1B route riskier for many. Analysts estimate this hike could hit Indian professionals disproportionately, since Indians represent nearly 70% of H1B holders in US tech.

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Conclusion

This solution of converting H1B visa to B1 visa might not be the right solution for everyone. It may have worked for him, but it is important to consider that US B‑1 visa has legal Restrictions. Many OPT workers and other professionals on H1 visas in US are trapped by restrictions. They must read his story and explore ways that can help them. If Aniruddha switching from H1B to B1 can “completely change” his life, doesn’t everyone have more options?

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