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Media Representatives (I)

Information Media Visas (I visas)


Representatives of the foreign press, radio, film, journalists or other information media engaging in that vocation while in the U.S. require a nonimmigrant Media (I) visa. They cannot travel to the U.S. using a visitor visa or on the visa waiver program and in trying to do so may be turned around by the DHS immigration inspector in the U.S. at the port of entry. Appointments for journalists and media representatives are scheduled from 1.00 to 2.30 Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. See How to Apply for instructions on making an appointment. Applicants must submit the electronic application form DS-156 with a bar code. Visas are returned by DHL courier service. Visas can be issued only on the same or next by in emergency situations.

In addition to the documents described in Basic Documents and Photographs applicants traveling as media representations must present proof of press credentials
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