A-1 Visas are for officers of permanent diplomatic missions or consular posts in the U.S.

A-1 Visas

A-1 Visa is Suitable For:
Officers of permanent diplomatic missions or consular posts in the U.S., such as ambassadors, public ministers, career diplomats, or consular officers
Visiting high-level officials of a foreign state, such as the head of state, cabinet members, legislative leaders, and top judicial officers representing their national government
Immediate family members of A-1 diplomatic visa holders

A-1 Visas

 

1. A-1 Visas are for officers of permanent diplomatic missions or consular posts in the U.S., such as ambassadors, public ministers, career diplomats, or consular officers; or visiting high-level officials of a foreign state, such as the head of state, cabinet members, legislative leaders, and top judicial officers representing their national government.

2. Family members may join the A-1 diplomatic visa holders.
3. Non-spouse partner (regardless of gender) of temporary work visa holders may join them in the U.S., depending on the criteria.
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