Coming to the Embassy

Immigrant and Diversity Visa Requirements

You will need to bring the following to your Diversity or Immigrant Visa appointment:

Immigrant Visa Requirements

The Applicant:

• Passport valid for at least 6 months
• Birth Certificate
• Marriage Certificate
• If you and/or your spouse have been previously married, you must also present proof of the termination of such marriage(divorce(s), annulment(s) or death certificate(s).
• Medical examination (completed by an Embassy Panel Physician).
• Police clearence (applicants 15 years and older) from every country in which you have lived for 6 months or more after the age of 15
• 2 front view passport size (2" x 2") photos in color on white background
• Processing fee

The Petitioner/Sponsor:

• Proof of citizenship or status in the United States
• Notarized affidavit of support (I-864 Form)
• Federal income tax return (1040 Form) for the most recent tax year
• W-2 Form for the most recent tax year

Diversity Visa Requirements

The Applicant:

• Congratulations letter
• Passport valid for at least 6 months
• Evidence of High School completion and WAEC results or Work experience/training
• Medical examination
• Police clearance (applicants 16 years and older) from every country in which you have lived for 6 months or more after the age of 16
• 2 front view passport size (2" X 2") photos in color on white background
• Processing fee

The Petitioner/Sponsor:

• Proof of citizenship or status in the United States
• Notarized affidavit of support (I-864 Form)
• Federal Income tax return (1040 Form) for the most recent tax year
• W-2 Form for the most recent tax year