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The '''A-1 visa''' is a non-immigrant [[Visa (document)|visa]] which allows travel to [[United States]] for ambassadors, [[Minister (government)|ministers]], [[diplomats]], consular officers, and their immediate family members.<ref name=pocket>{{cite book |last= |first= |date=2013 |title=Immigration pocket field guide|url= |location= |publisher=Matthew Bender & Company, Inc|page=50 |isbn=}}</ref> While government officials normally do not qualify for an A-1 visa if they are traveling for non-official, non-governmental purposes, [[Head of state|heads of state]] always qualify and must apply for an A visa regardless of their purpose of travel.<ref name="dos">{{cite web |url=https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/other/diplomat-foreign-government-official.html |title=Visas for Diplomats and Foreign Government Officials |last1= |first1= |last2= |first2= |date= |website=US Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs |publisher= |access-date=13 October 2016 |quote=}}</ref> Visitors on an A-1 visa cannot be tried under US law for a crime, and may travel to and from the country an unlimited number of times.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://faq.visapro.com/A1-Visa-FAQ2.asp |title=A-1 Visa - Frequently Asked Questions |last1= |first1= |last2= |first2= |date= |website=VisaPro |publisher= |access-date= 13 October 2016|quote=}}</ref> There is no maximum length of stay for individuals admitted on an A-1 visa, and there is no requirement to maintain a foreign residence.<ref name=pocket/> |
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==References== |
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* [http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-11261/0-0-0-17197/0-0-0-19221.html#0-0-0-9221 8 CFR 214.2 (m)]: Link to Title 8, Code of Federal Regulations. |
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* [http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/wait/tempvisitors_wait.php Visa wait times]: Visa wait times at consulates around the world |
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Revision as of 12:42, 13 October 2016
The A-1 visa is a non-immigrant visa which allows travel to United States for ambassadors, ministers, diplomats, consular officers, and their immediate family members.[1] While government officials normally do not qualify for an A-1 visa if they are traveling for non-official, non-governmental purposes, heads of state always qualify and must apply for an A visa regardless of their purpose of travel.[2] Visitors on an A-1 visa cannot be tried under US law for a crime, and may travel to and from the country an unlimited number of times.[3] There is no maximum length of stay for individuals admitted on an A-1 visa, and there is no requirement to maintain a foreign residence.[1]
References
- ^ a b Immigration pocket field guide. Matthew Bender & Company, Inc. 2013. p. 50.
- ^ "Visas for Diplomats and Foreign Government Officials". US Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
- ^ "A-1 Visa - Frequently Asked Questions". VisaPro. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
External links
- 8 CFR 214.2 (m): Link to Title 8, Code of Federal Regulations.
- Visa wait times: Visa wait times at consulates around the world
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