I (Representatives of Foreign Media)

Introduction:

• I media visa is a nonimmigrant visa for foreign media persons travelling to U.S. engaging in their profession.
• Media person occupations include reporters, film crews, editors and similar occupations.

Criteria:

• Represent a foreign information media outlet including press, radio, film, or other foreign information media.
• Come to the United States to engage solely in this profession; and
• Have a home office in a foreign country.

Period of Stay:

• The period of stay will be determined at the port of entry. Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record, will indicate a specific end date for the authorized period of stay.
• Extension is allowed by filing a Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status.

Family:

• Spouse and children under the age of 21 may accompany or follow to join an I nonimmigrant.
• Spouses and dependents may not work in the United States on a derivative I visa, but can study in the United States without applying for an F-1 nonimmigrant student visa.