Getting a US visa is one of the most stressful parts of joining a cruise ship or travelling for business — one mistake on the DS-160 form can mean a lost interview slot or a rejected application. We take that off your hands: we prepare and submit your entire application. All you have to do is pay the visa fee and show up for your embassy interview.
Most of our candidates need this for one reason: joining or leaving a cruise ship in a US port requires a C1/D crew visa. But the same service works for anyone applying for a B1/B2 visa — business meetings, training, conferences, or a work-related trip to the United States.
You don't need to be applying for a job through Job Selection to use this service. Maritime candidates, office staff, or anyone who simply needs help navigating the DS-160 form and the embassy process can request it.
Contact us about visa assistanceThe C1/D visa is what most maritime crew members need to join a vessel departing from, or transiting through, the United States — for example, boarding a cruise ship in a US port. It's specifically designed for crew joining or leaving a vessel, combining the transit (C1) and crew (D) categories in a single visa. We handle it end to end, from your DS-160 through to interview preparation.
The B1/B2 visa covers short business trips — meetings, conferences, contract negotiations — as well as tourism and personal travel to the United States. Whether you need it for a work assignment or a personal reason connected to your career, we prepare your DS-160 with the same care: accurate, consistent, and ready for your interview.
You provide the information. We do the paperwork. You show up for the interview.
We check your documents and travel purpose, and confirm whether C1/D or B1/B2 applies to you.
We fill out the full application ourselves, based on your information — no guesswork, no errors that could delay or block your interview.
You pay the official US visa application fee and go to your scheduled embassy appointment. We brief you beforehand, so you know exactly what to expect.
Once approved, you're cleared to join your vessel or travel for business, with the paperwork done properly the first time.
Preparing maritime crew and business travellers for their US visa interviews.
A carefully completed DS-160 reduces the risk of delays caused by errors or inconsistencies.
A pre-interview briefing, and support available if questions come up.
Visa assistance is a paid service, quoted before we start — no hidden costs.
No — visa assistance is a paid service. Contact us for a quote. This fee is separate from the official US visa application fee, which you pay directly to the US government.
No one can guarantee a US visa decision — that's entirely the embassy's decision, made during your interview. What we guarantee is that your DS-160 application is complete, accurate and consistent, and that you arrive at your interview well prepared.
C1/D is a crew visa, specifically for joining or leaving a vessel in the United States — the one most maritime candidates need. B1/B2 covers business trips and tourism/personal travel that isn't tied to crewing a ship. We'll confirm which one applies to your situation.
No. While most of our visa assistance clients are maritime crew we've placed, the service is open to anyone who needs help with a C1/D or B1/B2 application.
Your passport details, travel or employment information, and any supporting documents relevant to your visa category. We'll give you an exact checklist once we start your file.
It depends mostly on embassy appointment availability, which varies by location and season. We prepare your DS-160 promptly, so the only wait is for your scheduled interview date.
We'll go through the embassy's feedback with you and advise on the best next steps. This varies case by case, as reapplication rules depend on the specific reason for the denial.
Tell us about your trip or your position, and we'll guide you through exactly what's needed — from the first document to your interview day.
We use cookies to understand site traffic. You can accept or decline analytics cookies — this doesn't affect essential site functionality.
