The B1 OCS (Outer Continental Shelf) visa for minerals is specifically intended for people who travel to the United States for activities related to the exploration or production of mineral resources (such as oil and gas) on the Outer Continental Shelf. This visa is a type of B1 visa, but with a specific annotation (OCS) for the energy sector, especially for offshore projects.
Purpose
The B1 OCS visa allows offshore personnel to enter the US for work directly related to the exploration, development or production of mineral resources on the Outer Continental Shelf.
Activities
Activities allowed with this visa include technical expertise, repair, maintenance of offshore installations and equipment and other specialist tasks required for OCS operations.
Term of validity
As with other B1 visas, the term of validity may differ. The validity varies between 1 and 10 years. In most cases a validity of 10 years is issued.
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