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G-2 — Other Representative to International Organization
VisasUnited StatesG-2 — Other Representative to International Organization
United StatesUnited States•North America
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G-2 — Other Representative to International Organization

Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

5-21 days

Application Fee

Free

Stay Duration

Duration of Status (D/S)

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

No

Remote Work

Not Required

Official Information
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Living in United States

Cost of Living
Baseline
Avg Salary$51,000
Quality of Life
186/200
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Overview

Other accredited representative of a recognized foreign member government to an international organization.

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Stay & Extensions

Status typeTied to program duration

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

EB-1 — Employment First Preference — Priority Worker
United States flagUnited States

EB-1 — Employment First Preference — Priority Worker

ValidityIndefinite
Processing1-3 years
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EB-2 — Employment Second Preference — Advanced Degree
United States flagUnited States

EB-2 — Employment Second Preference — Advanced Degree

ValidityIndefinite
Processing547-3650 days
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EB-3 — Employment Third Preference — Skilled Worker/Professional
United States flagUnited States

EB-3 — Employment Third Preference — Skilled Worker/Professional

ValidityIndefinite
Processing1277-4380 days
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EB-4 — Employment Fourth Preference — Special Immigrant
United States flagUnited States

EB-4 — Employment Fourth Preference — Special Immigrant

ValidityIndefinite
Processing1-3 years
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E5 — Employment Fifth Preference — Immigrant Investor
United States flagUnited States

E5 — Employment Fifth Preference — Immigrant Investor

ValidityIndefinite
Processing345-1095 days
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Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Must represent a government recognized by the United States

Travel must be temporary and solely for attending meetings of a designated international organization

Organization must appear on State Department's authorized list per 9 FAM 402.3

Diplomatic note or travel orders from home government confirming official status

Valid passport with at least 6 months validity beyond intended stay

KEY CRITERIA

Education

none or higher

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport (6+ months validity beyond intended stay)

DS-160 confirmation page

US visa-compliant photograph taken within 6 months

Diplomatic note or travel orders from home government (name, date of birth, title, organization, purpose, duties, travel dates, and anticipated length of stay)

For dependents applying separately: copy of principal applicant's visa and I-94

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • No MRV application fee — fully exempt
  • Interview typically waived
  • Duration of Status admission — no fixed expiry while representative status is recognized
  • No annual cap or quota
  • Dependents may obtain work authorization via EAD through the Office of Foreign Missions

Worth Knowing

  • Strictly limited to attending meetings of designated international organizations — not for general employment or residency
  • Cannot be renewed inside the United States; new visa must be obtained at a US Embassy or Consulate abroad
  • Principal work authorization restricted to registered organization only
  • No standard pathway to permanent residence; Section 13 adjustment available only under rare circumstances with a 50/year cap across all eligible categories
  • Status ends with approximately 30-day grace period once representative recognition lapses or mission concludes
  • Dependents seeking work authorization must obtain EAD via Office of Foreign Missions and USCIS (6–10 weeks processing)

Application Process

1

Obtain diplomatic note or travel orders from home government confirming representative status, title, organization, purpose, duties, travel dates, and anticipated length of stay

2

Complete Form DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application) at ceac.state.gov

3

Schedule appointment at nearest US Embassy or Consulate (interview waiver often applies)

4

Submit application with all supporting documents

5

Attend interview only if requested by consular officer

Application Forms

DS-160
Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application
Fill online
DS-1648
Online Application for A, G, and NATO Visa (used for in-US renewals)
Fill online

Verified Claims (32)

Last verified May 30, 2026
Application StepsObtain diplomatic note or travel orders from home government confirming representative status, title…travel.state.gov
Blockers—travel.state.gov
Can Convert Tous-eb-1; us-eb-2; us-eb-3; us-eb-4; us-eb-5travel.state.gov
Categoriesdiplomatictravel.state.gov
Codeus-g-2travel.state.gov
Criminal PolicyStandard US inadmissibility grounds apply under INA Section 212; no G-2-specific criminal policy pub…travel.state.gov
Dependent Visaus-g-2travel.state.gov
Dual Intentfalsetravel.state.gov

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