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United States immigrant visas are processed for citizens and residents of Brazil at the U.S. Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro. The United States provides for immigrant visas based on family ties, employment, adoption, special immigrant categories, and the diversity visa. To learn more about the different types of immigrant visas and how to begin the immigration process, please visit this page.
Immigrant Visa Application Instructions
- Family-Based Immigrants
- Fiancé(e) of U.S. Citizen
- Employment-Based Immigrants
- Diversity Immigrants – Visa Lottery
- Special Immigrants – Widow(er), Investor and Asylee Applicants
Green Card Holders
Green Card holders (permanent residents) have authorization to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis. As proof of that status, they receive a permanent resident card, commonly called a “Green Card.”
For more information, please go tothe Green Card Holders page.
Child and Family Matters (Adoption)
Intercountry adoption is governed by both the laws of the country in which the child lives and the country in which the adoptive parents live. Under U.S. law, there are two distinct intercountry adoption processes: the Hague Convention process and the non-Hague Convention process. Since Brazil is a Hague Convention country,the Hague Convention process must be followed.
For more information, please access the Adoption page on this website.
Visa Navigator
Visit the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in BrazilVisaNavigatorfor more information on visa processing for Brazil. Our Navigator provides a comprehensive overview of the visa application process including information about passport delivery, fraud reporting, and immigrant visa appointments.
The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil Visa InformationNavigatoris designed to understand the topic of your question or interest, provide information and links to official sources, and gather needed information in order to respond adequately to your query (if needed).
As you navigate this form, please read the text and visit the webpages at the links provided.
