| 4. | Can the privileges on A-1 diplomatic visa be waived? | | | |
| | The privileges on A-1 diplomatic visa may be waived if: | | | | | | | • | You intend to violate laws against espionage and sabotage, the export of goods, technology, or sensitive information, or others |
 | | • | You intend to oppose, control, or overthrow the U.S. government by force or unlawful means or engage in terrorism | |
| • | There is a determination by the Secretary of State that entry of the foreign national would have potentially serious adverse foreign policy consequences |
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| 5. | What are the limitations of A-1 visa? | | | |
| | On A-1 visa you must be traveling to the U.S. on behalf of your national government to engage solely in official activities of your government. | | | | | | Note: Local government officials representing their state, province, borough, or other local political entity do not qualify for the A-1 visa. |
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How long can I stay in the U.S. on A-1 visa? | | | | | | You may stay in the U.S. on A-1 visa as long as the Secretary of State continues to recognize you as a member of the diplomatic community. | | | |
| | Note: Your resignation from a diplomatic position does not, in itself, terminate your diplomat status. The Administrative Appeals Unit (AAU) has held that such a resignation, even when submitted in writing with a subsequent notification to the Department of State (DOS) by the foreign government, does not terminate lawful status until the DOS records are updated to reflect the resignation. |
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