| C-1 Aliens in Transit
The
C-1 category is for noncitizens passing through the United
States in traveling to a foreign destination. Such individuals
must show, specifically that they:
- are coming to this country solely for the purpose of passing
through in immediate and continuous transit;
- have a ticket for, or other assurance of, transportation
to their destination;
- have sufficient funds to complete their transit journey;
and
- have permission to enter some foreign country, if such
permission is required by that country.
C-1 nonimmigrants may be admitted for a period not to exceed
29 days. They may not apply for change to any other nonimmigrant
status, except that of an official of a foreign government (A-1/A-2/A-3)or
of an international organization (G-1). He or she is also prohibited
from accepting employment, and they may not apply for an extension
of his or her temporary stay.
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