Steps to Obtaining an Immigrant Visa - U.S. Consulate General Ciudad Juarez, Mexico

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Steps to Obtaining an Immigrant Visa

Follow the links below for a step-by-step guide to the immigrant visa process. This section does not apply to fiancé/K visas. See our Fiancé Visas section for more information.

Step 1: File a Petition

Step 2: Assemble Documents and Return Visa Forms

Step 3: The Visa Interview Appointment

Step 4: The Medical Examination

Step 5: The Day of the Interview

Step 6: The Visa Adjudication

Step 7: After You Receive Your Visa

During the entire visa application and interview process, you must tell the truth and give complete and accurate information.

If you do not, your visa will be delayed or you may be found ineligible for a visa.

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