Immigrant Visas
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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Spouse of a U.S. Citizen - IR1, CR1
Spouse of a U.S. Citizen awaiting approval of an I-130 immigrant petition - K-3 *
Fiancé(e) to marry U.S. Citizen & live in U.S. - K-1 *
Intercountry Adoption of Orphan Children by U.S. Citizens - IR3, IH3, IR4, IH4
Certain Family Members of U.S. Citizens - IR2, CR2, IR5, F1, F3, F4
Certain Family Members of Lawful Permanent Residents - F2A, F2B
Employer Sponsored – Employment
Employment-Based Immigrants, including (preference group):
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Priority workers [First]
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Professionals Holding Advanced Degrees and Persons of Exceptional Ability [Second]
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Professionals and Other Workers [Third]
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Employment Creation/Investors [Fifth]
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Certain Special Immigrants: [Fourth]
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E1
E2
E3, EW3
C5, T5, R5, I5
S (many**)
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Religious Workers - SD, SR
Iraqi and Afghan Translators/Interpreters - SI
Iraqis Who Worked for/on Behalf of the U.S. Government - SQ
Afghans Who Worked for/on Behalf of the U.S. Government - SQ
Other Immigrants
Diversity Immigrant Visa - DV
Returning Resident - SB
