Special Categories

Special immigrant categories include religious workers (EB-4), certain employees of U.S. government abroad, broadcasters, Iraqi and Afghan translators, and other unique circumstances. The Diversity Visa (DV) lottery program provides up to 50,000 immigrant visas annually to individuals from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States. Each category has specific eligibility requirements and application procedures.

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