The B-1 visa has been called the most “ill-defined visa.” It has also been subject to heightened scrutiny in recent times. Members of Congress have called for inquiries into what they consider to be widespread abuse of the B-1 visa program and the government has initiated investigations against companies who they believe are misusing the program. Recently, a major international company agreed to pay $34 million, the largest penalty ever paid for alleged immigration violations, to close a government investigation into, among other things, its alleged improper use of the B-1 visa program. Due to increased government scrutiny and investigation, business visitors should take extra care to assure any business activities they engage in while on the B-1 visa or Visa Waiver Program are permissible.