Immigrant Visas
General Information
Welcome!
Welcome to the Immigrant Visa Unit of the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad where we process the full range of immigrant visas: family-based, employment, special immigrant and diversity visas.
U.S. immigration law provides for the issuance of immigrant visas in four general categories:
Please browse our website for comprehensive information about immigration options to the United States.
You may also obtain additional immigration information from these web sites:
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U.S. Department of State - http://www.travel.state.gov/
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHS/USCIS) - http://www.uscis.gov/
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DHS/Customs and Border Protection (CBP) - http://www.cbp.gov
How do I Request an Appointment?
After a petition is filed for you by a family member or an employer, in most cases, the National Visa Center (NVC) in Portsmouth, New Hampshire will schedule an appointment and communicate with you directly to help you prepare for your interview.
At your request, we can ask another Embassy to transfer your case to Baghdad. When we receive the file, we will contact you directly to schedule an appointment. Otherwise, you can e-mail us to request an appointment.
What Other Services Can the Immigrant Visa Unit Provide?
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Check the status of your immigrant visa application
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Explain to apply for a waiver of a visa ineligibility
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Answer questions concerning lost/stolen/expired legal permanent resident (LPR, or “green”) cards