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This Post intends to help the Indian Merchant Navy sailors in applying for their US C 1/D nonimmigrant visas (NIV). For other types of Visa you can check https://www.vfs-usa.co.in .
Jotting down the points with explanations where required.
[1] Maritime people need to apply for US C 1/D Visa under nonimmigrant visa (NIV).
Refer :
https://www.vfs-usa.co.in/USIndia/nonimmigrantvisas.html and
https://www.vfs-usa.co.in/USIndia/nonimmigrantvisas_shipairlinecrew.html
[2] Determine your Consular district.
Refer :
https://www.vfs-usa.co.in/USIndia/consulardistrictslocation.html
[3] Have your Digital Photograph ready.
Refer :
http://kolkata.usconsulate.gov/photo_requirements.html
http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/frvi_3888.html
http://travel.state.gov/pdf/USPassportDigitalImageRequirements.pdf
