Barbados via JFK - Transit on Media Visa

I'm travelling to Barbados via JFK, I have a US Media Visa - will my Media Visa allow me transit through US or will I require a different visa (C1/B1)?

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Visas for Members of the Foreign Media, Press, and Radio

Activities in the United States while on a media (I) visa must be for a media organization having its home office in a foreign country. Activities in the United States must be informational in nature and generally associated with the news gathering process and reporting on current event

I believe you need a visitor or transit visa because your plans (transit) do not fit the requirements.

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Do I need a transit visa for a connecting flight in USA?

ESTA is required in all cases of entering the U.S. Travelers must apply for and receive ESTA even when transiting in the U.S. to a third country without a visa. You must apply for ESTA in any of the following cases: transit, transfer, or stopover (layover).

Can you transit through US airports?

One reason to avoid US airports is that, unlike many other countries, the United States does not allow sterile transit, which means that for any stop in the US, you have to pass through Customs and Immigration.

What is transit visa?

A transit visa is a travel document allowing you to pass through another country until you reach your destination. For example, if you are traveling from India to the US, but you need to stop in the Schengen Zone to continue your flight for the US, you require a transit visa for the Schengen Area.

How long does it take to get a C1 transit visa?

C1 Visa Processing Time Generally, it takes around 3-5 business days \u2013 2 weeks at most \u2013 for you to receive the decision from the embassy. In that decision, they will tell you whether your application was approved or not.

Do I Need A Transit Visa If My Plane Has A Stop In The US?

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