Immigrant Visas
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- 日本語
Introduction to Immigrant Visas
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Persons wishing to reside permanently in the United States will need an immigrant visa. The most common categories of Immigrant Visas are:
Family-based Immigrant Visa:
- Immediate Relatives
- Family Preference (certain relatives of U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents)
Employment-based Immigrant Visa
Diversity Visas for winners of the DV lottery
Note: After reading all the information available on this website and its links, if you still need addition information, see Contact Us page.
Due to security considerations, there is no longer an information window for walk-in visitors. Only those with appointments or with business, such as reporting a lost greencard, will be admitted to the Visa Section.
Please also see the information for U.S. military members stationed in Japan.
NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES
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Please remove and place all electronic devices such as cell phones, USB memory stick iPod, PDAs, laptops, portable game devices, metal objects, and etc. into the plastic tray prior to arriving at the Embassy.
Inquiry Service
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(Fee-Based)
Live Operator
Live operator service is available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., except Japanese and U.S. holidays.
E-mail Service
We also offer a fee-based e-mail inquiry service.
For more information, please see Contact Us page.