Which types of Immigrant Visas get issued the most? In the past years the…

Which types of Immigrant Visas get issued the most?

In the past years the United States welcomed 1 million legal immigrants where half of them were relatives of U.S. citizens, 20% were family sponsored, around 10% of them were asylum seekers, more than 10% were employment based, around 4% were part of the DIV (Diversity Immigrant Visa) program and 1.0% were Iraqis and Afghans employed by the U.S. government through the SIV (Special Immigrant Visa). This means most Immigrant Visas were accepted in the Family Related Visa category and the least in the Special Immigrant Visa category.

Required Family Visa documents?

As a Family Visa applicant you need these documents: a valid passport, I-130 Petition from your Sponsor, two 2×2 pictures of yourself, police certificates, other civil documents, birth certificates, Form I-864 which is an Affidavit of Support and medical examinations.

How to pass the Immigrant Visa interview?

In order to pass the interview for your Immigrant Visa at the embassy or consulate we highly recommend you practice some interview questions you can find on our site! What is even more important than rehearsing is to gather all the required documents and not forget about the proof of you paying for the petitions and Visa. And lastly, do not stress about the interview too much, try to answer the questions with a smile and confidence and keep your answers short and sweet!

Do you want to start a new life in the US?

It is understandable if your home country doesn’t meet your expectations and you want to explore and live in a country that offers you plenty of opportunities to grow as a person and to grow your career. Applying for an Immigrant Visa in order to be able to work/study there is a great move, because not only does it offer high quality degrees/jobs, it also offers it to anyone and everyone!

What are the Immigrant Spouse Visa Fees?

If you are applying for the Immigrant Spouse Visa, then you need to pay 535 dollars for the petition fee and 325 dollars for the visa application fee to process the DS-260 Form. Other than that you need to pay fees for processing your other documents such as translations or certificates and your trip to the Embassy/Consulate for the interview.

Can Your Family Members also Receive Immigrant Visas?

Your spouse and minor unmarried children, younger than 21, can apply for immigrant visas with you based on your approved petition. They would also, like you, complete the necessary registration forms, obtain the necessary civil records, pay the required charges, and undergo medical examinations. Upon receipt of an authorized I-130 or I-140 petition from USCIS, consular officers at the United States Embassies and Consulates will evaluate their immigrant visa applications.

Which documents do you need for the Employment Immigrant Visa interview?

Before the interview if you are applying for the Employment Immigrant Visa then you need these documents: the DS-260 Form, the I-140 Form from the employer, a valid passport, two 2×2 photographs of yourself, Civil documents like birth and marriage certificates, Completed Medical Forms and the I-864 Form which is evidence of financial support if you have a relative who can financially support you.

What are the types of Family Immigrant Visas offered in the US?

The types of Family Visas offered in the United States are: IR1, CR1 Visa which the Spouse of a U.S. Citizen can apply, K-3 for the Spouses of U.S. Citizen awaiting approval of an I-130 immigrant petition, K-1 for the Fiancés who are going to marry a U.S. Citizen, IR3, IH3, IR4, IH4 for Intercountry Adoption of Orphan Children by U.S. Citizens, IR2, CR2, IR5, F1, F3, F4 for Certain Family Members of U.S. Citizens and F2A, F2B for Certain Family Members of Lawful Permanent Residents.