Application
Non-Immigrant Visas
General Information For Crew Member Visas (C1/D)
All applicants for crew member visas must make an appointment for an interview. Applicants must present the documents described in the Crew Member Checklist along with a letter of employment on official letterhead. In addition, applicants are requested to provide previous passports that contain valid visas.
Aliens employed on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) require a B1 visa and a U.S. Coast Guard letter of exemption for the vessel or him/herself. However, OCS workers already in possession of a valid B1/B2 visa need not apply again. They should travel with a valid B1/B2 visa and a copy of the Coast Guard letter to explain the purpose of a trip at port of entry. If they prefer having an annotated B1(OCS) to avoid more rigorous immigration inspection, they can apply for that specific visa, but their B1/B2 visa will have to be cancelled.
NOTE: For planning purposes, you cannot book an appointment more than one month in advance.