Journalists Visas 

Conditions of Visa:
Bona fide representative:

• Of foreign press, radio, film or other foreign information media.
• Not including film production/distribution unless film is informational or educational.
• Television included. Private production crews where film will be distributed for information or news and not commercial entertainment are also included.
• If producing for commercial entertainment/ advertising purpose, camera crew and other workers get H (or B-l) visas even if no U.S. remuneration and film solely for foreign distribution.
• Foreign press includes a foreign press owned by U.S. shareholders if staffed in large part by non-Americans to collect information for foreign audience I visa holder may be employed by a U.S. branch office or U.S. subsidiary of the foreign company provided their activities are being conducted principally for the benefit of the foreign based media.
• Entering solely to engage in the media profession.
• Only if "home office" is in foreign country (foreign correspondent for New York Times needs L/H visa).