May a C-1/D and B-1/B-2 holder stay two weeks in USA immediately after working on a sea vessel?
My father is working on board sea vessel, so he "entered" US using C-1/D visa. In the same time he has current B-1/B-2 visa.
Is it possible for him to visit me (i.e. stay in US for a couple of weeks) when he finishes his contract without re-entering US?
The trick here is to not cross the ocean once more.
Best Answer
It sounds as though he has a C1D & B1/B2 dual visa. It is not uncommon for crew members to apply for, and be granted this dual arrangement, which exists only for C1D and B1/B2 visas.
Were he to enter the US solely on the C1/D, he would be allowed to remain in the US for 29 days (even when it is after employment has ended); entering on the B1/B2 would enable a longer stay.
Crew members who will be entering the United States during time-off between flights or cruises should also obtain a B-1/B-2 visa to use during these personal/vacation days. Applicants applying simultaneusly for both a C-1/D and a B-1/B-2 visa pay only one visa application fee.
Either way, he shouldn't encounter an issue.
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