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Immigrant Visas

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:

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.

 

DV-2013 Visa Lottery Program

Video Instructions

  • Visa Video Instructions Watch this handy video showing how to get an immigrant visa. [Video]

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.

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