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goplay · 03-26-2008, 05:26 PM

What are the immigration requirements for foreign nationals of a US flagged vessel that enters the US?

Other than the general requirements, do they need to have a working visa since they are employed by the vessel? To keep it simple, assume the foreign national is from a EU or Commonwealth country (CDA, Australia, etc). Assume also, that the crew are being paid directly by vessel owners who are US nationals.

If no special visa is required, I assume they are allowed in the country for a maximum amount time, 6 months?

Would it make any difference if the crew were paid by a foreign company instead of the US flagged/owned vessel?

03-26-2008, 05:26 PM	#1
goplay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sausalito, CA Posts: 113	U.S. Immigration requirements for crew What are the immigration requirements for foreign nationals of a US flagged vessel that enters the US? Other than the general requirements, do they need to have a working visa since they are employed by the vessel? To keep it simple, assume the foreign national is from a EU or Commonwealth country (CDA, Australia, etc). Assume also, that the crew are being paid directly by vessel owners who are US nationals. If no special visa is required, I assume they are allowed in the country for a maximum amount time, 6 months? Would it make any difference if the crew were paid by a foreign company instead of the US flagged/owned vessel?