The I nonimmigrant Visa for Representatives of Foreign Media can be granted to foreign individuals currently representing a foreign media outlet that has a home office in a foreign country, who are seeking entry in the U.S. for the sole purpose of representing this media. Back to FAQ
The answer is generally no, but there are some exceptions:
Any accompanying or following-to-join spouse and children under the age of 21 may be eligible to apply for an I nonimmigrant visa. If your spouse and/or children apply for visas at a later date, they must submit a copy of your I-Visa with their application. Your spouse and children are not eligible to work with an I nonimmigrant visa, but can study in the United States without applying for an F-1 nonimmigrant student visa. If your spouse and children only intend to visit for vacation and do not intend to reside with you in the United States, they may travel to the United States on the VWP or on a tourist visa.Back to FAQs
Most news gathering activities generally qualify for the media visa; however, others may require a temporary worker petition-based visa, such as the H, O, or P visa. You should contact an experienced immigration attorney to help you decide if any of these are necessary.Back to FAQs