C VISA

These visas are applicable to aliens passing in immediate and continuous transit through the United States.

There are various types of transit visas:

If a non-US citizen is passing in immediate and continuous transit through the United States, he/she may require valid transit C-1 visa, unless he/she is a citizen of a country that has an agreement with the United States allowing their citizens to travel to the United States without visa or they are eligible to transit the United States without any visas under the Visa Waiver Program.

A foreign national can apply for C2 visa, if he/she is an invitee, accredited representative of information media, or a representative of a consulting nongovernmental agency traveling to or from the United Nations headquarters district in New York City.

A member of a foreign government on official business can obtain C3 visa while transiting through United States. The official's immediate family members, attendants, servants, or personal employees are also permitted to pass through United States.

• There are no dependent visa for C visa holders. Each person in the family needs to apply for separate C visa.
• You can not extend the stay beyond original permitted stay on C visa. If you would like to extend your stay, consider applying for appropriate Business (B1) or Tourist Visa (B2) or if you qualify, travel on Visa Waiver Program.

If you like to visit friends or do tourism activities, transit visa is not an appropriate type of visa.

• You can't change to another non-immigrant status while on C visa.
• You can't work or study while on C visa.
• C visa is a single entry visa. Therefore, if you leave the United States and want to reenter the US for transit purposes, you will have to reapply for C visa.
• You may not apply for a green card or for adjustment of status while on C visa.