The D-1 visa is a non-immigrant visa which allows travel to the

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for those serving as a crewman on

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, who will depart the US on the same vessel on which they arrived. Those who will depart on a different vessel would normally instead qualify for a

D-2 visa The D-2 visa is a non-immigrant visa which allows travel to the United States for those serving as a crewman on marine vessel or aircraft, who will depart on a different vessel than that on which they arrived. Those who will depart on the same ves ...

Eligibility

Individuals are not eligible for a D-1 visa if their vessel is in

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, is a

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, they are a coasting officer, they are serving on a private

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, or if they are destined for the outer

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. The maximum duration of stay is 29 days. D-1 visas may not be issue when a

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or lockout is present unless the individual has been employed at least one year, been employed in the last three months, and will continue to be employed.

References

External links

8 CFR 214.2 (m)
Title 8, Code of Federal Regulations
Esta Visa Application
Electronic System for Travel Authorization
Digital Nomad Visa Spain Application
Processes & Comprehensive Support {{United States visas United States immigration law United States visas by type

Eligibility

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