🇺🇸 United States · Employer-sponsored work
D-1 Crewmembers Certification — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €3,923 |
| Minimum annual salary | USD 54,000 |
| Proof of savings | €8,718 |
| Minimum investment | €43,589 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €872 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 36 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/foreign-labor/programs.
- Typical processing: ~180 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €3,923.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Certification may be obtained in cases where it can be demonstrated that there are insufficient qualified U.S. workers available and willing to perform the work at wages that meet or exceed the prevailing wage paid for that occupation in the area of intended employment.”
“The Department of Labor issues labor certifications for permanent and temporary employment under the following programs... D-1 Crewmembers Certification (D-1 is a temporary certification; Permanent Labor Certification is a separate program)”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.