U.S. Embassy in Guyana announces new requirements for visa applicants 

The Embassy of the United States in Guyana has announced a significant change in the application process for immigrant visas. 

According to official note, from now on, all applicants with scheduled interviews must first go to the embassy to pre-check their civil documents. This new measure aims to streamline the process and ensure that all applicants show up with complete documentation on the day of their interview.

Applicants will be notified by email or phone call about the date of their pre-check appointment. During this appointment, they will need to present all the original documents required. 

Official list of mandatory documents for the immigrant visa interview for the United States

The documents that must be submitted in their original version include:

• Valid passport.

• Previous passports with valid nonimmigrant visas.

• Birth certificates of the applicant and the petitioner (issued after 2010 for Guyanese documents).

• Marriage certificates or change of name documents (deed poll).

• Divorce decrees or death certificates for previous marriages.

• Relevant judicial documents (if applicable).

• Dos fotografías recientes tipo visa (2×2 pulgadas).

• Police certificate issued in the last two years, mandatory for individuals over 16 years old and residents abroad for one year or more.

ImportantIf the petitioner is your son/daughter, you must submit the birth and marriage certificates of both. If the petitioner is your spouse, you must also include documents of previous marriages.

All documents that are not in English must be accompanied by a official translationLikewise, applicants who do not speak English and are not Guyanese citizens must attend the interview with an interpreter. interpreter.

The embassy warns that those who do not present the complete documentation on the day of the interview will have to reschedule your appointment, which will significantly delay your process.

To know all the details about the preparation for the interview, including the mandatory medical examination, you can access the official website of the Department of State:
Instructions for interviews at Georgetown

What are the visas for immigrants?

The immigrant visas They allow foreign citizens to reside permanently in the United States. Unlike nonimmigrant visas (such as those for tourism or studies), these are granted to individuals who have been sponsored by family members, employers, or for humanitarian reasons. Once approved, the visa holder can apply for legal permanent residence (Green Card) upon entering the U.S.

The process includes background checks, interviews, medical exams, and the submission of documentation demonstrating family or work ties with the petitioner. Obtaining an immigrant visa is a key step for those who wish to establish legal residency in the United States.