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Immigrant Visas

Welcome to Immigrant Visa Information.

An immigrant visa is required of anyone who wishes to enter the United States to reside there permanently, whether or not that person plans to seek employment in the United States. U.S. immigration law provides for the issuance of immigrant visas in four general categories: immediate relatives, family-based, employment-based, and Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, also known as the “green card” lottery.

The Immigrant Visa Unit is open Monday through Friday. Interviews are only by appointment.

Our Address 

Outside the United States:

U.S. EMBASSY ANKARA, TURKEY
CONSULAR SECTION
Immigrant Visa Unit
Atatürk  Blvd. 110 
06100 Kavaklıdere
Ankara, TURKEY

Within the United States:

American Embassy Ankara
Immigrant Visa Unit
PSC 93 BOX 5000
APO AE 09823

Telephone and Fax Inquiries

Hours for telephone inquiries regarding immigrant visas are:

Monday through Thursday between 10:30-12:00 at (90)(312) 455 5555.

Direct fax inquiries to (90)(312) 468-6103

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Special Immigrant Visas for:

>>Iraqi and Afghan Translators/Interpreters

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Useful Links

. Welcome to the United States: Guide to New Immigrants

. Citizenship and Immigration Service

. Kentucky Consular Center

. National Visa Center

. U.S. Department of State

2011 Green Card

The DV-2011 Lottery begins at Noon EDT on October 2, 2009, and ends at Noon EST on November 30, 2009.

Information and instructions for the DV-2011 lottery are available on the Travel.State.Gov website. Please click here to view the instructions. 

Or use the link below to reach the Form DS-5501 Electronic Diversity Visa (e-DV) Application online:

>> e-DV

Interview Schedule

. Diversity Visas (Lottery)
. Immigrant Visa

CLEARANCES
Visa Applicants - ANKARA

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