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The two ways to go to the United States: checklist

First determine the route appropriate for your purpose of travel; for an immigrant visa, complete the petition, NVC, examination, interview, and entry steps.

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1. Determine the purpose of your trip

Choose the temporary or immigrant visa route according to the purpose of your trip.

Determining the visa route

  • Choose the temporary or immigrant visa route according to the purpose of your trip.
  • Apply for a temporary visa online using Form DS-160; then schedule an appointment and attend an interview.

Immigrant visa application

  • For family applications, have Form I-130 filed with USCIS; for employment applications, use Form I-140.
  • After the petition is approved, pay the fees requested by the NVC and submit the DS-260 form and documents.
  • In quota-based categories, compare your priority date with the dates in the Visa Bulletin.
  • Before the interview, undergo a medical examination by a physician on the Embassy's authorized list.
  • Attend the immigrant visa interview in Türkiye in Ankara.
  • Pay the USCIS Immigrant Fee online after the visa is issued and before traveling to the United States.
  • You will be admitted as a lawful permanent resident upon entry to the United States; the green card will be mailed to the address you provided.

This content is general information, not legal advice.