Immigrant Visas

General Information

1.)  General Information on the types of Immigrant Visas available can be found on the State Department Website at:  http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_1326.html

2.)  General Information on Immigrant visa application procedures can be found on the State Department Website at: http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1339.html

Before the issuance of an immigrant visa, every applicant, regardless of age, must undergo a medical examination. The examination will be conducted by a doctor designated by the consular officer.  Examination costs must be borne by the applicant, in addition to the visa fees.

Effective January 1, 2008, applicants must pay a non-refundable visa processing fee of $355 and a security surcharge of $45 for a total application processing fee of $400. This fee is usually paid directly to the National Visa Center (NVC) in the United States by the petitioner, but can also be paid to the Consular cashier the morning of the scheduled visa interview. The fee must be paid in full before the visa interview. A receipt will be provided for all payments to the Consular cashier. In addition to the Consular fees, there are additional fees for the required medical examination and vaccinations. These fees vary depending upon the medical facility and the number of vaccinations and diagnostic tests required by the visa applicant. Fees for the medical examination and vaccinations should be paid directly to the medical facility.