Here are some helpful answers to common questions about immigrant visas. This information is important to understand when applying for visas or visa extensions.
The cost of an immigrant visa will depend on the specific type of visa you are seeking. It will also depend on whether:
A current USCIS fee schedule, detailing the filing fees for different visa applications, is available here. Contact an attorney at Hanlon Law Group, P.C. for more specific answers about what you can expect in terms of immigrant visa costs.
Regardless of the type of visa that you are applying for, you will need to bring a copy of the IV Delivery Confirmation page, which will contain a computer-generated barcode, to the interview.
The other documents that will be necessary to take to the interview will depend on the specific type of visa that you are seeking. An experienced immigration attorney can explain what you should bring to your interview and help you compile all of the necessary paperwork to expedite the visa approval process. A lawyer can also help you understand what kinds of questions to expect during the interview and help you prepare your answers.
In general, immigrant visas are valid for 6 months from the interview date (unless the medical exam expires sooner). If your immigrant visa is approved, this means you have 6 months from the date of your interview to enter the U.S. Permanent residency status can be granted once you enter the U.S.
Generally, medical exams are valid for 6 months. However, if a person has certain medical conditions, like tuberculosis, the medical exam can expire much sooner. If a person is free from any health conditions, his medical exam can be good for an entire year if he undergoes a TB screening after 6 months.
For a complete list of the required vaccinations, click here.
If your visa expires before you have used it, you will likely need to contact a local U.S. embassy to figure out whether your visa can be reissued. If reissuing the visa is not an option, the embassy can inform you of what steps you need to take in order to reactivate the visa. Given that this process can be complicated, it can be extremely helpful to work with an experienced immigration attorney to facilitate the process.
For experienced help securing or renewing an immigrant visa, contact a Los Angeles immigration lawyer at the Hanlon Law Group, P.C. Our attorneys have more than 20 years' experience successfully representing clients in a variety of immigration cases.
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