United States•North America1-56 days
Free
Indefinite
No
Not Required
Allowed
Available
Allowed
Iraqi nationals who worked as translators/interpreters for the U.S. government or who were employed by or on behalf of the U.S. government in Iraq.
The Iraqi Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) is a US immigrant visa for Iraqis and Afghans who served as translators or interpreters for the US Armed Forces or under Chief of Mission authority, and who faced threats because of that service.
All fees are waived — the I-360, DS-260, and USCIS immigrant fee. Applicants need at least 12 months of qualifying service and a recommendation from a General, Flag Officer, or Chief of Mission. The program is capped at 50 visas per year; spouses and children may accompany the principal.
This visa is ideal for Iraqi or Afghan nationals who served the US mission in a conflict zone and face credible threats as a result of that service.
Form I-360 filing fee | 0 USD |
Immigrant visa application fee (DS-260) | 0 USD |
USCIS immigrant fee (Green Card production) | 0 USD |
Medical examination | — |
| Status type | Permanent / indefinite |
50 visas per year
Afghanistan
IraqNational of Iraq or Afghanistan
Worked as translator/interpreter directly with U.S. Armed Forces or under Chief of Mission authority for at least 12 months
Favorable written recommendation from a General or Flag Officer, or the Chief of Mission
Education
none or higher
Experience
1+ years
A or G series Iraqi passport
Family Book (Entry 1957 copy) and birth certificate
Police certificate (if in Iraq 6+ months since age 16, or elsewhere 12+ months)
Refugee Benefits Election Form
DS-0234 Biodata Form
Proof of 12-month employment with U.S. Armed Forces or Chief of Mission
Written recommendation from a General/Flag Officer or Chief of Mission
Background check evidence
| I-360 Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant | Fill online |
| DS-260 Immigrant Visa Electronic Application | Fill online |
| DS-0234 Special Immigrant Visa Biodata Form | Fill online |
| Application Steps | File Form I-360 with USCIS Nebraska Service Center (include employment proof, background check, and … | travel.state.gov |
| Dependent Visa | Spouse and children | travel.state.gov |
| Fee Breakdown | Form I-360 filing fee: 0 USD; Immigrant visa application fee (DS-260): 0 USD; USCIS immigrant fee (G… | uscis.gov |
| Fees | No fee (filing fee, immigrant visa application fee, and USCIS immigrant fee all waived for Iraqi SIV… | uscis.gov |
| Forms | I-360 (Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant); DS-260 (Application for Immigrant V… | travel.state.gov |
| Forms · DS-0234 · description | Special Immigrant Visa Biodata Form | travel.state.gov |
| Forms · DS-0234 · url | https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/SIVs/DS-0234-AUG-2021.pdf | travel.state.gov |
| Forms · DS-260 · description | Immigrant Visa Electronic Application | travel.state.gov |
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