C1 Visas – Transit

C1 transit visas are non-immigrant visas for persons traveling in immediate and continuous transit through the United States enroute to another country, with few exceptions.

If you already have a valid visitor (B) visa, you may be able to use it to transit the United States. If you are a citizen of a participating country, you may be able to transit the United States on the Visa Waiver Program.

Application procedures for C1 visas

1. Complete the DS-160 online application available at https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/ and print the confirmation page (to bring to the interview)
2. Create an account on this website: https://usvisa-info.com;
3. Pay the non-refundable MRV fee online;
4. Schedule an interview appointment with a consular office.
5. Attend your interview appointment and bring all pertinent documentation:
   • Confirmation page of form DS-160
   • Valid passport
   • One passport size photo for each visa applicant, including infants (see the “Photo Requirements” webpage)
   • A copy of your itinerary/reservations showing your need to transit the United States
   • Documentation that demonstrates social, economic, and family ties to Italy. Such documents might include: original residence permit for foreigners, certificate of residence, family status, marriage certificate, contract of sale or lease of property, employment contract, last pay slips, tax returns, bank statement, etc…
6. If approved, the visa is issued within a week. The passport will be then returned to DHL according to the option you select through your account online (home delivery or pick up at a designated DHL location)
7. If the visa is denied, your passport will be returned to you at the conclusion of the interview, along with a letter explaining the reasons for the visa refusal.