US C1 transit visa supporting document
If I'm transiting via the USA to Guatemala and because I'm allowed to enter Guatemala on basis of a US visa (as mentioned on embassy website of Guatemala), do I need to have visa for Guatemala to submit as a supporting document for US C1 transit visa?
MY PURPOSE: Travel to Guatemala from INDIA for business purpose(client) CIRCUMSTANCE: There are no direct flights from INDIA to GUATEMALA, so have to travel via US to access connecting flight SOLUTION ANTICIPATED: To travel via US transit, need to have a C1 transit visa GUATEMALA ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: According to embassy websites(official): Indian citizens are allowed to have entry in GUATEMALA if they hold valid US visa on passport PROBLEM1: If US visa officers will consider this scenario when a person in transit do not have a visa of destination country(Guatemala) (MY question)
END RESULT: US VISA OFFICERS rejected the visa request and they are pretty straightforward to refuse visas if there are discerning scenarios ::(())
Best Answer
In your situation, there is no good reason to get a C1 transit visa. Many U.S. Embassies and Consulates issue B1/B2 visas to C1 applicants as a matter of course, and hold C1 applicants to the same level of scrutiny they would normal B1/B2 applicants. Furthermore, C1 visas have the same validity as B1/B2 visas, and they both cost $160.
The simplest solution for you would be to apply for a B1/B2 tourist visa, explain to the officer that your itinerary actually calls for you to travel to Guatemala, and mention that Guatemala allows entry to foreign nationals with U.S. visas.
An approved Guatemalan visa is not a very meaningful support document, as Guatemala is not known for their rigorous visa screening. After all, they let people in with another country's visa.
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What documents do I need to transit through USA?
Gather Required Documentation- Passport valid for travel to the United States - Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your period of stay in the United States (unless exempt by country-specific agreements). ...
- Nonimmigrant Visa Application, Form DS-160 confirmation page.
What are the documents required for c1d visa?
The file should include:- Your valid passport;
- A photo that meets the Photograph Requirements for a USA visa;
- The Form DS-160 confirmation page;
- Receipts that you have paid all the fees;
- The interview confirmation page and one copy;
- Letter which describes the purpose of your trip from your company or employer.
What are the supporting documents required for US visa?
US Visa Requirements- An online nonimmigrant DS-160 application form. You can file the form DS-160 here.
- Your valid passport. ...
- One photograph. ...
- Receipt proving payment of $160 for a nonimmigrant US visa application. ...
- Social media details.
Can I transit USA with c1d visa?
For transit only, a C-1 visa can be used, while the D-1 visa can be used for crewmembers. It is valid for a maximum of 29 days, after which crewmembers must get a B-1/ B-2 visa.Complete Guide to the C1 Visa | US Transit Visa
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Answer 2
To obtain a US C1 transit visa; you need to provide proof of transit. This is usually in the form of a travel itinerary and it has to be reasonably expeditious. This means, it cannot be a very long layover.
The exact text from the US Department of State travel.state.gov (with my emphasis):
Transit (C) visas are nonimmigrant visas for persons traveling in immediate and continuous transit through the United States en route to another country, with few exceptions. Immediate and continuous transit is defined as a reasonably expeditious departure of the traveler in the normal course of travel as the elements permit and assumes a prearranged itinerary without any unreasonable layover privileges. If the traveler seeks layover privileges for purposes other than for transit through the United States, such as to visit friends or engage in sightseeing, the traveler will have to qualify for the type of visa required for that purpose.
Now, this visa is a temporary non-immigration visa for the purposes of transit. It does not provide any other benefits for you (such as repatriation to the US); and more importantly - is not valid for visa free access to Guatemala.
As far as Guatemala is concerned; you need to obtain an normal visa. See this page for your nationality to see if you require a visa, and what are the exceptions for your citizenship(s).
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