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Frequently Asked Questions

Important Notice Effective immediately, the consular sections of the American Embassy in Tokyo and the American Consulate General in Naha will accept family-based I-130 petitions filed by American citizens who have been resident in Japan for at least the preceding 6 months.

Persons wishing to reside permanently in the United States will need an immigrant visa. The most common categories of Immigrant Visas are:

• Family-based (certain relatives of U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents)
• Employment-based
• Diversity Visas for winners of the DV lottery

Note: After reading all the information available on this website and its links, if you still need addition information, see here.

Due to security considerations, there is no longer an information window for walk-in visitors. Only those with appointments or with business, such as reporting a lost greencard, will be admitted to the Visa Section.

Important:
Information for U.S. military members stationed in Japan

Immigrant Visa Applicants, Petitioners, and Attorneys:
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