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| Visa Information If you’re a citizen of a foreign country, in most cases you’ll need a visa to enter the United States. A visa doesn’t permit entry to the U.S., however. A visa simply indicates that your application has been reviewed by a U.S. consular officer at an American embassy or consulate, and that the officer has determined you’re eligible to enter the country for a specific purpose. Consular affairs are the responsibility of the U.S. Department of State. A visa allows you to travel to the United States as far as the port of entry (airport or land border crossing) and ask the immigration officer to allow you to enter the country. Only the immigration officer has the authority to permit you to enter the United States. He or she decides how long you can stay for any particular visit. Immigration matters are the responsibility of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. There are two categories of U.S. visas: immigrant and nonimmigrant. Immigrant Visa Immigrating to the United States to live here permanently is an important, and complex decision. This section provides information to help foreign citizens desiring to permanently immigrate to determine the visas, requirements, and related materials they will need to apply to immigrate to the United States. Click on the links to the left for information on visa types, requirements and related materials for permanent immigrants. FAMILY-BASED IMMIGRANTS UNLIMITED FAMILY-BASED Immediate Relatives of U.S. Citizens (IR): The spouse, widow(er) and unmarried children under 21 of a U.S. citizen, and the parent of a U.S. citizen who is 21 or older. Returning Residents (SB): Immigrants who lived in the United States previously as lawful permanent residents and are returning to live in the U.S. after a temporary visit of more than one year abroad. LIMITED FAMILY-BASED Family First Preference (F1): Unmarried sons and daughters of U.S. citizens, and their children, if any. (23,400) Family Second Preference (F2): Spouses, minor children, and unmarried sons and daughters (over age 20) of lawful permanent residents. (114,200) At least seventy-seven percent of all visas available for this category will go to the spouses and children; the remainder will be allocated to unmarried sons and daughters. Family Third Preference (F3): Married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens, and their spouses and children. (23,400) Family Fourth Preference (F4): Brothers and sisters of United States citizens, and their spouses and children, provided the U.S. citizens are at least 21 years of age. (65,000) FeesFiling an immigrant visa petition (Collected for USCIS and subject to change) Petition, USCIS, Form I-130 to classify status of alien relative for issuance of immigrant visa: $185.00 Petition to classify orphan as an immediate relative, USCIS Form I-600 : $525.00 Immigrant visa application processing fee (per person), Form DS-230 : $335.00 Diversity Visa Lottery surcharge for immigrant visa application (per person applying as a result of the lottery program): $375.00 Immigrant visa security surcharge, for all IV and DV applicants: $45.00 Affidavit of Support Review (only when AOS is reviewed domestically), Form I-864 : $70.00 Non-Immigrant Visa Nonimmigrant visas are for international travelers, (citizens of other countries), coming to the U.S. temporarily. This visa allows you to travel to a U.S. port-of-entry (airport, for example) and request permission of the Department of Homeland Security immigration inspector to enter the U.S. A visa does not guarantee entry into the United States. International travelers come to the U.S. for a wide variety of reasons, including tourism, business, medical treatment and certain types of temporary work. The type of visa needed is defined by immigration law, and relates to the purpose of your travel. For an overview of the types of nonimmigrant visas available under immigration law, please see Nonimmigrant Visa Classifications on the USCIS website. The Consular Officer at your embassy or consulate will decide what kind of visa you need, when you apply. Advance planning can smooth the visa application process for you. |
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