c1D Visa
About
- A C1D Visa is a non-immigrant visa that is a combination of a transit (C-1) visa and a Crewmember (D) visa.
- This Visa is issued to the people who need to transit to the United States to board a ship or airplane as crew members.
- The C1D Visa Requirements state that candidates must be employed as a crew member (e.g., pilot, flight attendant, ship engineer, etc.) for an international airline or sea vessel.
how to apply for c1d visa
Complete the DS-160 form
You can complete the DS-160 online at ceac.state.gov/genniv/ and print the confirmation page
Pay the Visa fees
Applicants have to pay the C1D Visa fees offline at the bank and it generally takes 24 hours to get updated in the profile.
Schedule an interview
Book appointment for the C1D visa from available date and time at the website.
Take the required documents
- A valid passport that's valid for at least six months after your stay in the U.S.
- A passport-size photo that meets the U.S. visa photo requirements
- The DS-160 confirmation page
- A receipt for paying the application fee
- A letter from your employer that describes your position, the dates of your stay, and your port of joining.
Attend the interview
An officer will check your DS-160 and you eligibility for the C1D visa. You should be prepared for answering the question that might be asked like your stay in the US, joining vessel or about your company details in the US.
Get the Visa
Usually, the C1D Visa Processing Time is one to eight weeks, depending on season, consulate, and other factors. Once processed, the US embassy will send the passport to your address via post. Applicants can check the C1D Visa Status on ceac.state.gov.
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