To obtain a B1 OCS visa, you must be employed on a temporary basis on a suitable vessel operating on the OCS.

If you are currently in the USA with B-1 visa status, it may be possible for you to submit an in-country application to USCIS to extend your stay for a further maximum of 6 months.

The B-1 in lieu of H-1B allows a business to send an employee to the US for a short-term project if that person is a specialized knowledge professional.

For non-US nationals with a high degree of expertise in a particular field, you may be looking to leverage your knowledge to build a profitable