C1/D visa Help URGENT !!!

[Spranky 0]

Please help URGENT-US non immigrant visa

Dear Users,

I am an Indian having a valid passport (upto 2019) applied for a job in cruise lines now I am shortlisted in last 5 so i wanna to know that

Q.1-Who decides visa type (me/else) please clarify it also?

Q.2-Which kind of visa i need to work on a cruise registered in US (home base is also US){H-1B,J,C1,D or any other please mention if i need more than one}

Q.3 Most probably I think I need C1/D visa ,Do i need another work permit or anything as I am an Indian and the cruise registered in US (home base is also US)

Q.4 Total approximate time(max) and Cost/Fee(max) to get a visa (please don't say it depends on you,Now you know my case and i only want a approximation)

Q.5 Anything that i have to know before applying for a visa and your suggestions please

Thanks,

A Quick respond is highly appreciable!!!

Edited February 24, 2013 by Spranky

[Lillen Faith 5]

You should actually ask the company you will be working with.

[canadian_wife 1,822]

Usually the company that sponsors the visa will decide, it will probably be a crewman's visa.

good luck

[christeen 966]

Once the company provides you the employment letter/contract you can make an appointment at the us embassy for the visa. It is a c1/d and usually good for 5 years. The agency. Handling your paperwork and employment should give you a package with the info and letter to get this visa. Last I heard, the visa was about $160 .