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C1 Visas - These USA visas are applicable to aliens
passing in immediate and continuous transit through
the United States. (Foreign representatives passing
through the U.S are entitled to C-3 visas).
Immediate transit is defined as reasonably
expeditious departure in normal course of travel as
elements permit and prearranged itinerary assumes.
The C-1 holder is required to possess
a ticket or other indicia of transportation to his/her
destination and is also required to obtain a letter
from the shipping company pledging to pay costs of removal
if necessary
The beneficiary needs to possess adequate
funds for the transit, permission to enter the third
country.
The period of stay is limited to 29
days
USA immigration law allows for the
waiver of the visa requirement for a person in immediate
and continuous transit through the states on an authorised
carrier if the person is otherwise admissible into the
USA, there is a confirmed onward reservation to the
next country, the journey is continued on the same or
connecting line within 8 hours or the next available
transport. The alien cannot however change carrier more
than twice..
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