Can a cruise ship employee enter the U.S. on a C1 visa, and stay in the U.S. for the duration of his two weeks of leave?
Can a cruise ship employee enter the U.S. on a C1 visa, and stay in the U.S. for the duration of his two weeks of leave?
Yes. A C-1 transit visa allows somebody to enter the U.S. for tourism and shopping activities, and to stay for a maximum of 29 days. The person must leave the United States on the earlier of the person's proposed flight or ship of departure, or within 29 days.