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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
[4] Fill the Online DS-160 Form.
Refer :
https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/
https://www.vfs-usa.co.in/USIndia/pdf/DS160InternetGuide.pdf
https://www.vfs-usa.co.in/USIndia/businessfaqs.html
http://travel.state.gov/visa/forms/forms_4401.html
[5] Pay the Fees at the nearest HDFC Bank
Refer :
https://www.vfs-usa.co.in/USIndia/shipaireline_visafees.html
https://www.vfs-usa.co.in/USIndia/pdf/HDFC%20Locationsfeescenter.pdf
[6] Schedule your appointment for Interview date for C1/D Visa at below links
Refer :
https://www.vfs-usa.co.in/ApplnForms/RegularUser.aspx
https://www.vfs-usa.co.in/ApplnForms/EarliestDate.aspx
[7] On the Interview date carry the following Documents
• Passport (valid for at least six months beyond your interview date) and previously issued passports,
• Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC),
• One recent (within the past six months) photograph 50mm X 50mm (2" x 2") with a white background (explained in point [3]),
• DS-160 confirmation page with CEAC Barcode (explained in point [4]),
• Valid HDFC Bank visa fee receipt (explained in point [5] - Embassy copy)
• Original VFS appointment letter (Interview appointment letter explained in point [6])
• original letter issued by shipping company stating the purpose of travel, itinerary, local agent’s name and address in US.
Refer :
https://www.vfs-usa.co.in/USIndia/shipairlinecrew_NCHK.html
[8] If you still want to know more then the list of Frequently asked questions are there.
Refer :
http://kolkata.usconsulate.gov/nonimmigrant_visas/frequently-asked-questions.html
