The B1 OCS visa for wind industry is specifically intended for offshore professionals who travel to the United States for activities on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) related to the wind energy sector. This visa is part of the broader B1 visa category and is especially intended for people who visit the US for offshore work in the wind industry.
Purpose
This visa is intended for people who are involved in the installation, maintenance, repair and inspection of offshore wind energy installations and infrastructure on the OCS. This comprises a wide range of professionals including vessel crews, engineers, technical experts, consultants and project managers specializing in the wind energy sector.
Activities
Typical activities allowed with this visa include working on offshore wind projects, providing technical support, carrying out research or studies related to wind energy, carrying out installation or maintenance work, and participating in training or instruction sessions specific to the required technologies and processes in the wind industry.
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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