Сitizenship
Country
Сitizenship
Country
Description of the visa, its purpose, conditions, peculiarities of issuance, and guidelines for utilization.
Parents of U.S. citizens who are at least 21 years old can apply for the IR5 visa to immigrate and live permanently in the U.S. This visa allows parents to live with their children in the U.S. The IR5 visa provides access to healthcare, the ability to work, and eligibility for U.S. citizenship after five years of residency.
The primary characteristics that define the conditions for obtaining and using a visa. These conditions may vary depending on the individual circumstances of the applicant and the decision of the immigration authorities of the country.
from 1 day to 6 months
Validity period
The period during which the visa remains valid and can be used for entry into the country. The validity period or expiration date is indicated directly on the visa itself.
The validity of an immigrant visa is the length of time the visa holder can enter the country. An immigrant visa is generally valid for 6 months from the date of issuance, unless the medical examination expires earlier, which may make the visa valid for less than 6 months. The medical examination must be completed prior to the immigrant visa interview by physicians approved by the U.S. Embassy. If the applicant is unable to travel to the United States before the visa expires, they should return the visa (after it expires) to the Immigrant Visa Office with a cover letter explaining why they were unable to travel. The case will be reviewed by a consular officer, and if the applicant can prove that the reason for the failure to travel was due to circumstances beyond their control, the alien will be issued a new visa.
Unlimited
Length of stay
The maximum duration for which one is permitted to stay in the country continuously from the date of entry.
Upon arrival in the United States with an immigrant visa, the applicant is immediately granted permanent resident status, which means an indefinite stay without time restrictions. The visa becomes a temporary certificate for crossing the border (if necessary to leave and return) until you receive a physical "green card" in your hands, which comes to the American address specified when applying for the visa. Immigrant visas serve only as a stepping stone to permanent residence. They do not exist outside the process of obtaining permanent residence status and do not in themselves grant the right to live in the United States; without the subsequent receipt of a "green card", they lose their main value as a document ensuring long-term residence in the country.
Not applicable
Extension of stay
The extension of the maximum duration of stay in the country initially permitted by the visa, subject to approval by the immigration authorities. This is typically processed within the country without the need for departure.
Extension is not provided, since the immigrant visa is only a temporary certificate for crossing the border until the moment of receiving a physical "green card" in hand.
single-entry
The possibility of entering the country only once during the visa's validity period. After departure from the country with such a visa, re-entry is not possible, even if the visa's validity period has not yet expired.
Number of entries
A parameter specifying the number of times the visa holder can enter the country during its validity period. Visas can be single-entry, multiple-entry, or with a specified number of entries.
A US immigrant visa allows one entry. Upon arrival in the US, the visa holder is immediately granted permanent resident status.
from 1 year to 1 year 5 months 25 days
Processing time
The period during which the immigration authorities review the application and make a decision regarding the issuance of the visa. Only business days are counted, excluding weekends and public holidays.
Processing times may vary depending on various factors, such as the applicant's country of origin, the workload of USCIS and the National Visa Center (NVC), and possible delays in processing documents or scheduling interviews. Typically, this visa can take between one year and one and a half years to process. However, this period may be extended in certain cases, especially when additional documents are required from the applicant.
$325
Consular fee
A fee levied for the processing and evaluation of an application. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances. In certain instances, the payment of supplementary fees may be required.
Immigration visa processing fees vary depending on the type of visa applied for. The consular fee is an official payment for processing a visa application by the US embassy or consulate and does not include any additional fees that may be required depending on the location and method of filing, such as a visa center fee, the cost of processing permits and other documents, postal and courier delivery of documents and others.
A list of documents required for visa application. The exact list depends on the chosen visa type, the purpose of the visit, and the individual conditions of the applicant.
The essential minimum documents required for a visa application, such as a passport or visa application form. These are necessary regardless of the location, method, or conditions of the application.
Passport
Must be valid for at least six months beyond the planned period of stay in the United States (unless exempt by country-specific agreements) and with at least two blank pages.
Photograph
Taken in the last six months, passport-size, colored, clean, and meeting other standards according to U.S. government photo guidelines.
Medical examination
By an approved physician.
Visa application form
Online application form DS-260 that must be filled out completely and accurately.
Documents that specify, substantiate, and confirm the purpose of the visit, as well as provide necessary information about the applicant and their future activities in the country.
Form I-797 (Notice of Action)
Approval notice from USCIS for the I-130 petition.
Affidavit of support (Form I-864)
Document showing the sponsor’s ability to support the applicant financially.
Birth certificate
Birth certificate of the U.S. citizen showing the parent-child relationship.
Proof of relationship
Evidence of the parent-child relationship, such as photographs and correspondence.
Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative)
Approved Form I-130 filed by the U.S. citizen and approved by USCIS.
Documents required vary depending on individual circumstances, specific visa conditions, the place, and the method of application.
National passport or ID card
Confirming the current location. Residence permit, visa or other supporting document confirming the resident status if the country of residence is different from that listed in the passport of the applicant.
Personal ID number
In the country of the residence. If applicable.
Military records
If the applicant has ever served in any country’s military.
Application fee payment receipt
If the applicant is required to pay before the interview.
Proof of family ties
Marriage certificate, certificate of divorce or death of a spouse if the applicant was previously married, child's birth or adoption certificate, and other documents that clearly demonstrate family ties or custody.
Previous U.S. visas
Copies of any previously issued U.S. visas (if applicable).
Police certificates
From all countries where the applicant has lived for more than 6 months since the age of 16. If the applicant is older than 16 years of age. Or court/criminal records, if they have ever been convicted of a crime.
*Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.
**Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.
The minimum criteria that each visa applicant must meet. If these criteria are not met, justifications and convincing evidence of intent to visit the country must be provided.
Clear purposes of the visit and documents confirming them, in accordance with the visa conditions.
The applicant does not pose a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations of the country.
Valid permanent resident status or proof thereof; all preliminary procedures for visa application have been completed.
The characteristics of a visa according to its classification by types, categories, and visit purposes. These are selected by the applicant during the application process, typically indicated on the visa application form and reflected in corresponding annotations on the visa itself.
Type of visa
The primary purpose of the visa and the conditions under which it is issued. This typically includes several general categories of visas and/or visit purposes based on the type of activity or reasons for entering the country.
Immigrant visa
Category
The classification within a visa type that specifies more specific conditions, characteristics of obtaining, and using the visa. Categories may vary in terms of duration, stay conditions, and the rights granted by the visa.
Immediate relatives visa
Links to official resources upon which the information presented on the website is based. Information portals of government bodies or diplomatic representations of the country responsible for visa issuance and immigration policy in general.
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The period during which the visa remains valid and can be used for entry into the country. The validity period or expiration date is indicated directly on the visa itself.
from 1 day to 6 months
Consular fee
A fee levied for the processing and evaluation of an application. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances. In certain instances, the payment of supplementary fees may be required.
$325
Last updated 2025-09-02