Immigrant Visa Information

Any person intending to travel to the United States to establish their permanent residence must obtain an immigrant visa before entering the United States.rnMost applications begin when a family member who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident files a Form I-130 petition with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) . In some cases when the petitioner can prove his legal residence in Guatemala for the past six months, he can deliver Form I-130 to the DHS office located at the United States Embassy in Guatemala. When DHS approves the petition, it will be forwarded to the National Visa Center (NVC) . The NVC will deliver to the Embassy all requests for immediate family members, or Immediate Relative (IR) in English. All preferred requests will be archived until the priority date is met . When the priority date of a petition is met, the NVC will collect all the necessary documents, schedule the date for the consular interview, and send the beneficiary (applicant) a letter confirming the appointment for said interview. To contact the NVC. When you receive the letter from the NVC or a letter with instructions on how to schedule your appointment, read all the requirements below and properly prepare for your interview to avoid any setbacks. Appointment at the Embassy - Interview Requirements Before the day of your interview, to create a profile and choose where you want to receive your passport. If your visa application is approved, Cargo Expreso will return your visa passport to the address you select. If you cannot create your profile before conducting your interview, you will receive further instructions on the day of your interview in the Consular Section. All applicants, regardless of age, must appear for their interview. In case you miss your appointment, your visa application will only be valid for the next 365 days. The applicant who attends your interview must appear half an hour before the time indicated on your appointment sheet and the closed and sealed medical exams. Please review the security regulations of the United States Embassy in Guatemala to avoid any setback. Information on the Rights of Immigrants Victims of Domestic Violence in the United States and on Immigration with Marriage Visa For more details on the rights of immigrant victims of domestic violence in the United States and on immigration with marriage visa. USCIS Immigrant Fee Effective February 1, 2013, anyone issued an immigrant visa outside the United States is required to pay the United States Department of Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) ), the USCIS Immigrant Fee of $ 220 before traveling to the United States. Only the following individuals are exempt from paying the new fee: prospective adoptive parents whose children will enter the United States under regular adoption or under the Hague process; special Iraqi and Afghan immigrants who were employed by the United States government; reentry residents, and individuals who have been issued a K visa.