Transit Visas

[catknit 144]

Hello again!

My fiance and I are thinking of vacationing this autumn in Mexico and there are no direct flights from India. He'll need to have a US layover. I've seen a lot of discussion on the tourist visas but what about the C visas for layovers? Should he be prepared with all our K1 stuff for border agents even with a continuing flight? I take it he would need to go thru all the steps of immigration to go from one international flight to another?

Thanks!

[payxibka 10,048]

Transit or "C" visas applicants need to overcome the same presumption of intention to immigrate as a tourist (B2) visa applicants...

There are direct flights to Mexico from other layover cities in countries other than the USA Maybe some of these countries are easier for you because they have international terminals where the in transit passenger does not have to clear immigration.

Edited April 9, 2008 by fwaguy

[djaedi 0]

I agree........don't even try coming through the USA. They stopped the Tranist Without Visa Program. You have to have a visa to set one pinky toe in the US. There are many other countries where he can fly through without a visa. Have him check with a travel agent in his own country. That way they can plan his flight without issues and they know where and where he doesnt need a visa. I flew my girl to Barbados to meet me and it was wonderful. No visa required. Nice people and lots to do. Not to expensive either. Have fun on your trip together!!