Immigrant Visas

General Information
An immigrant visa is required of anyone who wishes to enter the United States to reside there permanently, whether or not that person plans to seek employment in the United States. U.S. Immigration law provides for the issuance of immigrant visas in four general categories: Immediate Relatives, Family Based, Employment Based and Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, also known as the "green card" lottery. Under U.S. Immigration law these categories are further divided into two more categories called Non-numerically Limited and Numerically Limited visas.

Service hours: Tuesday 8:30 - 10:30 a.m for walk-in service.
Otherwise, please call (441) 295-1342 x 227 to speak with someone from our Immigrant Visa section for more information or to book an appointment. There is no public parking available at the Consulate; however, parking is available at the Arboretum on Montpelier Road. Please note, the visa section is closed for all official Bermuda and U.S. holidays.
Categories of Immigrant Visas
In general, any applicant of an immigrant visa must be the beneficiary of an approved petition. A few categories of applicants such as priority workers, investors, and certain special immigrants can petition on their own behalf. All other intending immigrants must have a relative or potential employer petition on their behalf.
The categories that potential immigrants can apply under are as follows:

A. Immediate Relatives

B. Family Based Immigration
C. Employment Based Immigration
D. Diversity Immigrant Visa Program or the “Green Card Lottery”

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