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Under the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), certain representatives and staff from member countries can enter the US as temporary visas. Under the treaty, they are not subject to normal immigration inspections and documentary requirements. Instead, consular officials decide whether they are admitted. Admission is for as long as the Secretary of State recognizes their status. Employment authorization is obtained through the State Department.
An applicant is classified under the symbol NATO-1, NATO-2, NATO-3, NATO-4, NATO-5, or NATO-6 if seeking admission to the United States under the applicable provision of the Agreement on the Status of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization or the Protocol on the Status of International Military Headquarters Set Up Pursuant to the North Atlantic Treaty. This includes, national representatives, international staff and immediate family members of an individual classified NATO-1 through NATO-6.
However, many armed forces personnel are exempt from passport and visa requirements if they are either attached to NATO Allied Headquarters in the United States and are traveling on official business, or are entering the United States under NATO Status of Forces Agreement. In the case of the later, they must carry official military ID cards and NATO travel orders. When traveling in exempt status, such personnel would generally be entering the United States by military aircraft or naval vessel.
What are the different type of NATO Visa's?
There are different type of NATO Visa can be issued to alien, these are:
An applicant is classified under the symbol NATO-1, NATO-2, NATO-3, NATO-4, NATO-5, or NATO-6 if seeking admission to the United States under the applicable provision of the Agreement on the Status of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization or the Protocol on the Status of International Military Headquarters Set Up Pursuant to the North Atlantic Treaty. This includes, national representatives, international staff and immediate family members of an individual classified NATO-1 through NATO-6.
However, many armed forces personnel are exempt from passport and visa requirements if they are either attached to NATO Allied Headquarters in the United States and are traveling on official business, or are entering the United States under NATO Status of Forces Agreement. In the case of the later, they must carry official military ID cards and NATO travel orders. When traveling in exempt status, such personnel would generally be entering the United States by military aircraft or naval vessel.
What are the different type of NATO Visa's?
There are different type of NATO Visa can be issued to alien, these are:
- NATO-1 Representative of NATO and their immediate relatives.
2.- NATO-2 Representative of NATO and their immediate relatives other than NATO-1.
3.- NATO-3 Employees of NATO and their immediate relatives.
4.- NATO-4 Other employees of NATO and their immediate relatives.
5.- NATO-5 Engineers of NATO and their responsible families.
6.- NATO-6 Military workers of NATO and their responsible families.
7.- NATO-7 Maids of NATO-1 through NATO-6 and their immediate relatives.
Personal Employees
Personal employees, attendants, domestic workers, or servants of individuals who hold a valid NATO-1 through NATO-6 visa, may be issued a NATO-7 visa, if he/she meets the requirements. As part of the application process an interview at the embassy or consulate is required. Proof that you will receive a fair wage, sufficient to financially support yourself, comparable to that being offered in the area of employment in the U.S. is required. In addition, you'll need to demonstrate that you will perform the contracted employment duties. The consular officer will determine whether you are eligible for the NATO-7 visa.
To apply for a NATO-7 visa, the visa applicant must submit each of the items explained in the How to Apply - Required Documentation section above.
Employment Contract - In addition to the above, accompanying the visa application and supporting documents, an employment contract is required, which must be signed by both the employer and the employee. The contract must include each of the following items:
The employer must pay the domestic's initial travel expenses to the United States, and subsequently to the employer's onward assignment, or to the employee's country of normal residence at the termination of the assignment
Personal employees, attendants, domestic workers, or servants of individuals who hold a valid NATO-1 through NATO-6 visa, may be issued a NATO-7 visa, if he/she meets the requirements. As part of the application process an interview at the embassy or consulate is required. Proof that you will receive a fair wage, sufficient to financially support yourself, comparable to that being offered in the area of employment in the U.S. is required. In addition, you'll need to demonstrate that you will perform the contracted employment duties. The consular officer will determine whether you are eligible for the NATO-7 visa.
To apply for a NATO-7 visa, the visa applicant must submit each of the items explained in the How to Apply - Required Documentation section above.
Employment Contract - In addition to the above, accompanying the visa application and supporting documents, an employment contract is required, which must be signed by both the employer and the employee. The contract must include each of the following items:
- The contract must be in English and also in a language understood by the employee to ensure the employee understands his or her duties and rights regarding salary and working conditions;
2.A guarantee the employee will be compensated at the state or federal minimum or prevailing wage, whichever is greater. Any money deducted for food or lodging, is limited to that which is considered reasonable. (Note: Fair prevailing wage is determined by the consular officer using the Department of Labor Alien Labor Certification/Occupational Employment Survey prevailing wage statistics by occupation and metropolitan area.)
3.A statement by the employee, promising not to accept any other employment while working for the employer;
4.A statement by the employer, promising to not withhold the passport of the employee; and
5.A statement indicating that both parties understand that the employee cannot be required to remain on the premises after working hours without compensation.
The employer must pay the domestic's initial travel expenses to the United States, and subsequently to the employer's onward assignment, or to the employee's country of normal residence at the termination of the assignment
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