The chart below contains different purposes for immigrating to the United States, and the related immigrant visa categories for which information is available on this website. Select a visa category below to learn more:
Immediate Relative & Family Sponsored
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Visa Category
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Spouse of a U.S. Citizen
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IR1, CR1
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Spouse of a U.S. Citizen awaiting approval of an I-130 immigrant petition
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K-3 *
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Fiancé(e) to marry U.S. Citizen & live in U.S.
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K-1 *
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Intercountry Adoption of Orphan Children by U.S. Citizens
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IR3, IH3, IR4, IH4
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Certain Family Members of U.S. Citizens
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IR2, CR2, IR5, F1, F3, F4
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Certain Family Members of Lawful Permanent Residents
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F2A, F2B
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Employer Sponsored – Employment
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Employment-Based Immigrants, including (preference group):
- Priority workers [First]
- Professionals Holding Advanced Degrees and Persons of Exceptional Ability [Second]
- Professionals and Other Workers [Third]
- Employment Creation/Investors [Fifth]
- Certain Special Immigrants: [Fourth]
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E1
E2
E3, EW3
C5, T5, R5, I5
S (many**)
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Religious Workers
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SD, SR
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Iraqi and Afghan Translators/Interpreters
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SI
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Iraqis Who Worked for/on Behalf of the U.S. Government
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SQ
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Afghans Who Worked for/on Behalf of the U.S. Government
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SQ
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Other Immigrants
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Diversity Immigrant Visa
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DV
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Returning Resident
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SB
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Important Notes:
*K Visas – Listed with immigrant visas because they are for immigration related purposes.
About this chart - This chart is a list of many immigrant visa categories, but not every immigrant visa category.
**Refer to the Foreign Affairs Manual, 9 FAM 502.1 for a listing of all immigrant visa categories.