Required Documentation for I Visa

1. A Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application (DS-160) Form.

2. A passport valid for travel to the United States with a validity date at least six months beyond your intended period of stay in the United States

3. One (1) 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) photograph taken within the last six months.

4. Proof of employment:

Staff Journalist: A letter from your employer that gives your name, your position held within the company, and the purpose and length of your stay in the United States.
Freelance Journalist under contract to a media organization: A copy of the contract with the media organization showing your name, your position held within the company, the duration of contract, and the purpose and length of your stay in the United States.
Media Film Crew: A letter from your employer showing your name, your position held within company, the title and a brief description of the program being filmed, and the purpose and length of your stay in the United States.
Independent Production Company under contract to media organization: A letter from the organization commissioning the work showing your name, the title and a brief description of the program being filmed, the duration of the contract, and the period of time required for filming in the United States.

5.Supporting Documents for Dependents

If your spouse and/or child apply for a visa at a later date, a copy of your media visa must be presented with the application.