Embassy of the United States Georgetown, Guyana

An immigrant visa is required for foreign citizens who plan to live permanently in the United States of America.

Immigrating to the United States to live permanently is an important and complex decision. This section provides information to help foreign citizens understand the application process and the visa requirements to immigrate permanently to the U.S. For detailed information on who can immigrate to the U.S., click on Visa Types for Immigrants.

Do you already have a scheduled visa interview in Guyana?

Click on Interview Preparation for detailed instructions on preparing for your interview.

Basic Overview of the Immigrant Visa Process

Step 1:

A petition is filed with U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) by a qualifying family member or employer. For more infomation on the petition filing process, please visit the USCIS website.

Step 2:

After the petition is approved by USCIS, it is forwarded to the National Visa Center (NVC) in New Hampshire for initial processing. The petition will remain with NVC until the applicant becomes eligible for an appointment.

Step 3:

After the appointment is scheduled by NVC, the case is forwarded to the Embassy for the visa interview and final processing.

For Frequently Asked Questions about NVC processing of immigrant visa applicatons, please click here.