C1D Visa Holders Only

The C1/D visa is a specific type of visa issued by the United States for individuals who are crew members or employees working on board sea vessels or international airlines that will be landing in the United States. Here are the key aspects of the C1/D visa:

1. Purpose: The primary purpose of the C1/D visa is to facilitate entry into the United States for crew members or employees who will be engaged in workrelated activities on board a vessel or aircraft.
2. Types of Crew Members: The C1/D visa covers various types of crew members including:
   • Airline crew members (pilots flight attendants etc.)
   • Ship crew members (captains sailors engineers etc.)
   • Cruise ship staff (entertainers restaurant staff housekeeping etc.)
3. Validity: The validity period of the C1/D visa varies depending on individual circumstances and the discretion of the issuing authority. Typically it allows for entry into the United States for a specified period to coincide with the crew members employment contract or the vessels itinerary.
4. Application Process: To obtain a C1/D visa applicants typically need to provide documentation proving their employment status and their need to enter the United States for crewrelated activities. This may include a letter from their employer details of their assignment and other supporting documents. Applicants may also be required to attend an interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate and provide biometric data such as fingerprints.
5. Travel Restrictions: While holders of the C1/D visa are permitted to enter the United States for crewrelated activities they are generally not allowed to engage in other forms of employment or extend their stay for purposes unrelated to their crew duties. Violating these restrictions can result in immigration consequences including deportation and future visa ineligibility.
6. Dependents: Dependents of C1/D visa holders (such as spouses and children) may be eligible for derivative visas (e.g. C2 or C3 visas) to accompany the primary visa holder to the United States.

Overall the C1/D visa serves to facilitate the smooth operation of international transportation by allowing crew members to enter the United States for their designated duties while ensuring compliance with immigration regulations and security protocols.

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