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I Visa
The I visa is issued to any representative of the foreign press, film, television, or other media. I visas are also issued to the spouses and unmarried children under 21 of the I visa applicant.


What Are The Requirements For An I Visa?
How Long Is The I Visa Valid?
What Is The Application Fee: Full ServiceFast Forms


What Are The Requirements For An I Visa?
  • If the applicant is presently in the United States, in status, VisaNow.com® can submit the application here in the U.S.
  • If the applicant is residing outside of the United States, the applicant submits Form DS-156 to the U.S. Consular office where he/she resides.
The consular officer may require additional documents to verify the purpose for obtaining the visa. The visa may be issued on the same day that the application is made and is in the form of a stamp in the applicant's passport.

To be eligible for an I visa, the applicant must be
  • A foreign member of the press, television, film or other media,
  • A spouse or unmarried child under 21.
  • The applicant's home country must provide reciprocal privileges to U. S. citizens.
Applicant's when receiving the visa cannot change from one information medium to another, or change employers, without permission from the USCIS.

How Long Is The I Visa Valid?
I visas are issued for a year at a time, renewable annually.



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