Immigrant Visas
Welcome to the Immigrant Visa Unit
You should be able to find answers to many of your questions about the immigrant visa process on this website. If you are interested in filing a petition for a fiancé (e) or family member, please see the Who can apply for an Immigrant Visa and see what steps you need to take to begin this process. If you have already filed a petition or have had a petition filed for you, and your case is current, please see the Immigrant Visa Appointment section on the left side of this page. If you have questions about a specific case, or after reviewing this information have other questions, please contact the Immigrant Visa Unit by fax, e-mail, or mail.
Case Status Online Check
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Immigrant and K Visa applicants/petitioners can now view the status of their cases by visiting the U.S. Department of State’s Consular Electronic Application Center website at https://ceac.state.gov/CEAC/. For more information, please visit the Case Status Check page.
NOTICE TO VISA APPLICANTS
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Cell Phones Not Permitted on Embassy Grounds
For the safety and security of all applicants and employees, visa applicants are not permitted to bring cell phones or other electronic devices into the U.S. Embassy. Applicants who bring such devices will be denied entry. Please make arrangements to leave your electronic equipment in a safe location off Embassy grounds during your interview appointment. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your cooperation.