G-4 — International Organization Officer/Employee

The G-4 visa covers officers and employees of US-designated international organizations — including the UN, World Bank, IMF, WHO, and OAS — and their immediate families. Holders are admitted for Duration of Status, meaning no fixed expiry date; status lasts for the entire organizational appointment.

There is no MRV application fee, and consular interviews are often waived. Spouses and unmarried children under 21 receive derivative G-4 status automatically; dependents may obtain an EAD (via I-566 and I-765) to work for any US employer. Long-term holders can pursue a special immigrant green card via Form I-360.

This visa is ideal for professional staff — economists, policy analysts, technical specialists — taking up a confirmed appointment at a recognized US-based international body.