Crewmen - D or transit without visa - C
C
& D Visas Transit Visas Individual C-1/D visas are issued to crew members
of international airlines and to aliens required for the normal operation and
service of a vessel. In determining who qualifies for the C-1/D visa, are taken
into consideration the individual's responsibilities and activities on the
ship.
For example the most commonly issued C-1/D visas are to crew members of cruise
liners and include, but are not limited to, beauticians, entertainers and
lifeguards.
The first step is to obtain from the employer a letter confirming employment by
the airline or shipping company. The letter should be submitted together with
various documents including a passport or other travel document valid for at
least six months, one color passport type photograph; documentation showing
your intent to return to your country of residence. a completed visa
application form DS-156 as well as a completed supplemental visa application
form DS-157.
If the applicant wishes to r emain in the
United States
It should be noted that C-visas (Transit Without Visas) were largely restricted
in 2004 for security reasons.
For purposes of adjusting status to that of a permanent resident, C and D visa
entries do not count as a legal admission; its as if one entered illegally.
