D-1 Visa
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As with all visas, limitations exist for the D-1 Visa. The ship’s homeport must be in the United States and D-1 visa holders are not able to change their status or extend their stay in the United States. Instead, they must re-apply after six months. The D-1 Visa expires when the visa holder departs the United States. The processing time for D-1 Visa is estimated to only require 3 business days; however, in order to ensure timely delivery of the visa, applicants are urged to file as soon as possible, and before any employment duties begin. D-1 Visa holders are not authorized to bring dependents into the United States or study or work outside of the scope of the visa.
Individuals applying for the D-1 Visa will need to submit:
- Completed D-1 visa application
- Photograph and fingerprints
- Proof that applicant is admissible under relevant immigration laws


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