- Visas to United States of America for German citizensSpecial immigrant parent visa to United States of America for German citizens
Last updated 2026-07-23
Special immigrant parent visa N8 in United States of America for German citizens
Visa for parent of certain special immigrant
Visa overview
For parents of special immigrant children who were or will be classified as special immigrants based on certain conditions. This visa allows parents to accompany or join their child in the U.S. while awaiting immigrant visa processing.
Visa validity period
from 21 days to 3 years
Consular fee
$185
Time frames and cost
Documents
Mandatory
Supporting
Additional
*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.
Requirements
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.
Visa Information
English international
Category code
N
Type of visa
Nonimmigrant visa — R
Category
Special immigrant parent visa
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