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All Consular Services at Embassy Sanaa are suspended until further notice

The U.S. Department of State has designated the U.S. Embassies in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Djibouti, Djibouti, and Cairo, Egypt to handle American Citizens Services emanating out of Yemen.

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Visa Services in Yemen

Visa services at the U.S. Embassy in Sanaa have been suspended. We regret the inconvenience.

Notice: The U.S. Department of State has designated the U.S. Embassy in Djibouti to process immigrant visas for Yemeni citizens and the U.S. Embassies in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Djibouti, Djibouti and Cairo, Egypt to handle American Citizen Services cases emanating out of Yemen. Yemeni citizens may apply for non-immigrant visas at any consulate or embassy where they are physically present. If you are in Yemen and have questions about your federal benefits please contact us using the link below. 

The purpose of your intended travel and other facts will determine what type of visa is required under U.S. immigration law. As a visa applicant, you will need to establish that you meet all requirements to receive the category of visa for which you are applying.

See the Directory of Visa Categories to determine which visa category might be appropriate for your purpose of travel to the United States.

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Immigrant Visas: Diversity Visa Program

The Immigration Act of 1990 established the Diversity Visa (DV) program, which makes up to 55,000 immigrant visas available through random selection. The program allows those from countries with low immigration rates to the United States; to enter for a chance to apply for a U.S. immigrant visa.

Learn More About the Diversity Visa Program

Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based Immigration

Every fiscal year (October 1st – September 30th), approximately 140,000 employment-based immigrant visas are made available to qualified applicants under the provisions of U.S. immigration law, specifically the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Employment based immigrant visas are divided into five preference categories. Certain spouses and children may accompany or follow-to-join employment-based immigrants.

Learn More: Employment-Based Immigration

Immigrant Visas: Family-Based Immigration

Two groups of family-based immigrant visa categories, immediate relatives and family preference, are provided under the provisions of U.S. immigration law, specifically the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).

Learn More: Family-Based Immigration

Immigrant Visas: Fiancé(e) Visa

The fiancé(e) K-1 nonimmigrant visa is for the foreign-citizen fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen. The K-1 visa permits the foreign-citizen fiancé(e) to travel to the United States and marry his or her U.S. citizen sponsor within 90 days of arrival.

Learn More: Fiancé(e) Visa

Immigrant Visas: Returning Resident Visa

A permanent resident (called lawful permanent resident or LPR) or conditional resident (CR) who has remained outside the United States for longer than one year, or beyond the validity period of a Re-entry Permit, will require a new immigrant visa to enter the United States and resume permanent residence.

Learn More: Returning Resident Visa

Nonimmigrant Visas: Study and Exchange

The Student (F-1/M-1) Visa provides opportunities for qualified applicants to study at accredited postsecondary institutions in the United States. With thousands of academic programs, world-class institutions, and unmatched flexibility, the United States offers a wealth of higher-education opportunities.

Study and Exchange Nonimmigrant Visas

Nonimmigrant Visas: Tourism & Visit

The U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) provides several categories of nonimmigrant visas for those who want to visit or work temporarily in the United States.

Tourism and Visiting Nonimmigrant Visas

Nonimmigrant Visas: Temporary Employment & Business

Temporary employment visas are for persons who want to enter the United States for employment lasting a fixed period of time, and are not considered permanent or indefinite. Each of these visas requires the prospective employer to first file a petition with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). An approved petition is required to apply for a temporary employment visa.

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Immigrant Visas Application Process

Provided in the link below is information related to the immigrant visas application process, including information on the interview, case status, and what to do after the interview

Immigrant Visas Application Process

Applying for a Nonimmigrant Visa

Provided in the link below is specific information about applying for different types of nonimmigrant visas.

Applying for a Nonimmigrant Visa

More Details on Nonimmigrant Visa Application Process

Provided in the link below is additional information regarding the nonimmigrant visa application process, including case status information, and what to do after your interview.

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Rights and Protections for Temporary Workers

This pamphlet informs you of your legal rights in the United States as a nonimmigrant visa holder in certain employment- and education-based categories.

Temporary Workers Rights & Protections Info

Rights and Protections for Visa Applicants

This pamphlet informs applicants applying for K-1 visas, K-3, IR-1/CR-1 immigrant visas, and F2A immigrant visas of their legal rights in the United States relating to domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.

Visa Applicants Rights & Protections Info

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