Immigrant Visas
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. For information on who can immigrate to the United States, please visit the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs web page “Visa Types for Immigrants.” found at travel.state.gov.
For more information on visa forms, the Affidavit of Support, other requirements and related materials for immigrants please refer to the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs web page “Immigrants to the United States” found at travel.state.gov.
Below please find the links provided at our website:
News For Immigrants
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USCIS Immigrant Fee
1/10/2013: Effective February 1, 2013, all individuals issued immigrant visas overseas must pay a $165.00 USCIS Immigrant Fee before traveling to the United States.
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Final Rule to Support Family Unity During Waiver Process
1/2/2013: Secretary of Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano announced the posting of a final rule in the Federal Register that reduces the time U.S. citizens are separated from their immediate relatives (spouse, children and parents), who are in the process of obtaining visas to become lawful permanent residents of the United States under certain circumstances.
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Upcoming Changes in Application Procedures for Visas
12/18/2012: This Friday, December 21, look for changes in application procedures for non-immigrant visas and immigrant visas. Visit our page in the following days to learn about what will change, why it will change, and how it affects you.
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Visa Processing Fees to Change
3/30/2012: Effective April 13, 2012, the Department of State will adjust visa processing fees. The fees for most nonimmigrant visa applications and Border Crossing Cards will increase, while all immigrant visa processing fees will decrease.
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Information for Visa Applicants Holding Non-Biometric Albanian Passports
1/17/2012: The Consular Section of U.S. Embassy in Tirana informs all visa applicants, holding Albanian non-biometric passports that effective immediately, U.S. visas will not be placed in non-biometric Albanian passports.