Bring your original civil documents (or certified copies) such as birth and marriage certificates, as well as legible photocopies all original civil documents, and any required translations to your immigrant visa interview. The consular officer may ask for more information during your visa interview. See Documents the Applicant Must Submit for more specific information about documentation requirements, including information on which documents may need to be translated. See the required photo format explained in Photograph Requirements.

Form DS-260, Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration Application.

Affidavit of Support ( I-864, I-864A, I-864 EZ, or I-864W, as appropriate) from the petitioner/U.S.

Please review the instructions for guidance.

Passport(s) valid for six months beyond the intended date of entry into the United States, unless longer validity is specifically requested by the U.S.

In general, the following documents are required: Do not send payments to the NVC’s address in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Applicants will be provided with instructions by the NVC on where and when to pay the appropriate fees. Embassy or Consulate where you have your visa interview unless specifically requested. Note: Fees must be paid for each intending immigrant, regardless of age, and are not refundable.įees should not be paid to the NVC or paid at the U.S. For current fees for USCIS services, see Check Filing Fees on the USCIS website. Costs vary from country to country and case to case.įor current fees for Department of State services, see Fees for Visa Services. embassy or consulate for your visa interview.

Other costs may include: translations photocopying charges fees for obtaining the documents you need for the immigrant visa application (such as passport, police certificates, birth certificates, etc.) and expenses for travel to the U.S.

Medical examination and required vaccinations (costs vary).

Processing an immigrant visa application, Form DS-260 (see Note below).

Filing an immigrant Petition for Alien Relative, Form I-130 (this fee is charged by USCIS).Fees are charged for the following services:

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