Changes to visa categories for ship-to-ship cargo transfers
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This rule updates how the Department of Homeland Security classifies certain foreign workers. Specifically, it expands the definitions for two types of temporary visas: those for people in transit (C) and those serving as crew members (D).
Why it matters: This is an administrative update to align government regulations with a new law. It makes it easier for workers involved in ship-to-ship liquid cargo transfers to enter the country legally for short periods.
Who it affects
- Maritime workers performing liquid cargo transfers (lightering)
This is a final rule from the Department of Homeland Security; readers should consult the Federal Register before relying on these regulations for legal or business decisions.
Agency: Homeland Security Department
Source: Federal Register — read the official document