Nonimmigrant Visa Unit

Who Can Accompany an Applicant

Applicants for nonimmigrant visas can only be accompanied by the following:

• Both parents or legal guardians of minor (younger than 18 year old) applicants;

• A person accompanying an elderly applicant;

• A person accompanying an applicant in a wheel chair or with other physical disability;

• A translator accompanying an applicant who does not speak English or Spanish;

• An official representative or manager of a musical group, athletic group, or other type of group such as for H, J, and P applicants; or

• An employer accompanying an applicant for a domestic employee B1 visa.

Due to space constraints, no other individuals have authorization to enter the Consular Section of the Embassy or be present at the time of the interview, unless specifically requested by the Consular Officer.

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