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This category of visa may be used by foreign representatives
of the media (foreign press, film and other information
media) for the purpose of USA immigration. This visa
category does not however apply to representatives of
film production and distribution unless the material
is informational or educational in nature.
The I visa beneficiary must be entering
the states to engage solely in the particular media
vocation.
There must be reciprocity of this
category of workers between the United States and the
foreign country. The UK has established such a programme
with the USA.
The visa holder may be admitted for
the duration of the work to be executed in the United
States. There is no limitation on the amount of extensions,
thus the beneficiary may remain in the states indefinitely.
The visa is extended in one year instalments.
The spouse and child under 21 and
unmarried may accompany or follow to join the principal
visa holder and may remain in the states for as long
as the I visa beneficiary is in status. They are also
allowed to work whilst in the states.
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