In the United States of America, media (I) visa is issued to the members of the press, such journalists of the print and electronic media who wish to travel to America in order to cover some news or do related work. In this visa category, it is essential that the applicant’s country also grant similar immigration privileges to American media & press representatives.
However, there are certain qualifications for this visa, determined by the USCIS, that you need to fulfil. Some of these qualifications are –
- Applicant should be a member of the press, radio, film or print media. Employee of an independent production company can also apply.
- Foreign nationals activities should be vital to the foreign media function for which they want to travel to the United States.
- It is also essential that their activities be informational or educational in nature such as gathering news or information on current events.
- Their home office should be in a foreign nation.
- One can apply for this visa if they are travelling to America to cover a sports event.
- A journalist who is working under contract can apply with the credential issued by a professional journalistic organization.
However, this visa is not limited just to the foreign nationals working for a foreign media company. A journalist (foreigner) who works in a foreign branch office of an American media outlet can also apply for this visa.
To ensure successful approval of your visa application, you must complete all qualifications, even the smallest one. And, to know more about these qualification details, it is advised to get in touch with a recognized law firm.
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