Immigrant Visas

Preparing for the Interview

All immigrant visa applicants must appear in person at the Consular Section for an interview.  Prior to scheduling an interview, the National Visa Center or the Consular Section will send a packet of information instructing the applicant to gather the documents necessary for the interview.  All applicants must submit certain personal documents such as passports, birth certificates, police certificates, marriage and divorce certificates, etc., as well as evidence that they will not become public charges in the U.S.  An interview will be scheduled once the applicant has complied with all the instructions in the application packet regarding the submission of all the required documents.

After the National Visa Center receives all the required documents from the principal applicant, the Center will send you an Appointment Package for Immigrant Visa Applicants and schedule your interview.  Prior to the actual visa interview, all immigrant visa applicants (regardless of age) must undergo a physical examination by a doctor designated by this Consulate.  Only authorized doctors may complete this examination.  A list of authorized doctors is included in the Appointment Package for Immigrant Visa Applicants.