### Question
How does the law define area of employment?


### Answer
Under *8 U.S.C. § 1182*, **area of employment** is defined as:

> the area within normal commuting distance of the worksite or physical location where the work of the nonimmigrant under section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b1) of this title is or will be performed

#### Citation:
  - *8 U.S.C. § 1182*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY > SUBCHAPTER II-IMMIGRATION > Part II-Admission Qualifications for Aliens; Travel Control of Citizens and Aliens**

