EB-4 Immigrant Visa (Special Immigrants) Other

Required Documents & Information

• Valid passport with 6+ months validity

  Submit a valid passport that will not expire within the next 6 months. Photocopies of all pages, including previous U.S. visas, must be provided.

• Proof of continuous residence in the U.S. for at least 5 years

  Provide rental agreements, utility bills, school records, tax filings, or other official records showing uninterrupted U.S. residence for a minimum of five years.

• Police clearance certificate

  Obtain and upload police clearance certificates from every jurisdiction lived in during the prior 5 years, plus fingerprinting and biometric data submission.

• Medical examination by approved physician

  Complete a full medical exam with a physician approved by USCIS, including TB test, vaccination record, and HIV screening. Submit Form I-693.

• Proof of payment of taxes for the preceding 5 years

  Provide IRS transcripts or authenticated state tax filings showing all taxes paid for the last five years. Must resolve any outstanding IRS obligations.

• Proof of funds: $7,500 USD

  Bank statements or certified letters showing at least $7,500 in available liquid assets to support self and family members for 3 months after approval.

• Application fee payment receipt

  Upload confirmation of $2,000 fee payment for main applicant (additional fees may apply for dependents).

• English language ability: Basic conversational proficiency

  Submit evidence of English language ability through completion of USCIS interview or standardized test (such as IELTS score of 4.0 or equivalent) if requested.

• Age between 18 and 65

  Applicants must be at least 18 years old and not over 65 at the time of application submission.

• No serious criminal convictions

  Applicants must not have felony convictions. Misdemeanors may be reviewed individually. Submit court records or USCIS criminal history check results.