English » U.S. Visa Services » Work Permit (Nonimmigrant Visa) » C-1/D Visa "Combined transit and Crewman Visa" » Can I change to another nonimmigrant or immigrant status if I am holding a C-1/D visa?
Under U.S. immigration law, you cannot change to another status if you are holding a C-1/D visa. Thus, crew members currently in the U.S. cannot apply for a work visa or a "green card".
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