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Haha...but, you see, why for this, I can? I thought I am not allowed to 'work' while I am in US on B1/B2. Those are Clients' calls and emails, it's a paid service, regardless what nationalities they are, I thought. That's why I said I don't understand what defines 'work'.

...So, when I'm on vacation in US, i cannot answer Malaysian Clients' calls? That means, I also cannot reply to Malaysian Clients' emails? If I do so, that would mean, I'm 'working' illegally while in US? Do you have the answer to this?

Indeed, there is an ambiguity here. I don't understand what defines 'work'. I already have some coaching clients (over Zoom) from Malaysia who have paid their yearly coaching fees to me. They are Malaysian residing in Malaysia. Whether or not I'm in Malaysia, they might want to reach me. Does that mean I cannot answer their calls, or conduct any Zoom session with them when I'm on vacation in USA?

I appreciate all the replies in this thread. I suppose I don't understand the meaning of 'work'. (My reason of going to US is to be with Boyfriend in one locality) One of the respondents said even conducting a training over Zoom (while at Boyfriend's home in US) is not allowed. Now this has brought me to asking if I could pull out my laptop while at Boyfriend's home in US to do any work at all, such as writing articles, editing videos for my weekly You Tube Channel..? If it's no, then I suppose I cannot work on writing my book on my laptop while I'm staying at Boyfriend's home as well? Thank you.

Can someone please enlighten me... it says B1 Visa allows you to negotiate contract. Negotiating a contract for paid services is allowed? Why is this allowed?

How about when I'm at my boyfriend's home in US, can I write articles at home?

Thank you for your response. I go to US often cos' my boyfriend is American. That is why I asked this to see if there's a way I could legally kill two birds at one go, rather than just be there (staying at home in US) most of the time. I appreciate all the discussion in this thread as all answers do spark ideas and give clarity. How about while I'm staying at my boyfriend's home in US, can I do Zoom (paid services)??

Is there a way I can legally enter US to provide the training on my own DIY arrangement for a private group for a day or two, followed by a week or two vacation in US? Another scenario, the Master Trainer (US) has sked if I would provide a day of training for her clients in US. In this situation, there would be an American counterpart (company) involved. What type of Visa do I need to enter US for this purpose for a day, and to travel in US for a week or two?

Thanks for your reply. What if the few participants paid me prior to my arrival into US? Can I conduct the training in US for just a few days (legally)?

I'm Malaysia holding B1/B2 Visa. I have a few contacts in New York who would like to attend my etiquette training but it's too for form them to travel to Malaysia. Can I book a hotel meeting space in New York to run a training (1 to 5 days, depends) entering US with B1/B2 Visa? It's a paid training. If not, what are the alternatives?