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

The U.S. Embassy in Guyana has announced an important change to the application process for immigrant visas. 

According to official noteFrom now on, all applicants with scheduled interviews must go to the embassy in advance to have their civil documents pre-checked. This new measure aims to expedite the process and ensure that all applicants present themselves with complete documentation on the day of their interview.

Applicants will be notified by email or phone about their pre-screening appointment date. During this appointment, they must present all original documents required. 

Official list of required documents for the U.S. immigrant visa interview

Documents that must be submitted in their original version include:

• Valid passport.

• Previous passports with valid nonimmigrant visas.

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

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

• Divorce decrees or death certificates for previous marriages.

• Relevant court documents (if applicable).

• Two recent visa-type photographs (2×2 inches).

• Police certificate issued within the last two years, mandatory for those over 16 years of age and residents abroad for one year or more.

ImportantIf the petitioner is your child, you must submit both their birth and marriage certificates. If the petitioner is your spouse, you must also include documents from any previous marriages.

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

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

For full details on interview preparation, including the mandatory medical examination, you can visit the Department of State's official website:
Georgetown Interview Instructions

What are immigrant visas?

The immigrant visas They allow foreign citizens to reside permanently in the United States. Unlike nonimmigrant visas (such as those for tourism or study), these are granted to individuals sponsored by relatives, employers, or for humanitarian reasons. Once approved, the visa holder can apply for legal permanent residence (a green card) upon entering the U.S.

The process includes a background check, interviews, medical examinations, and the submission of documentation demonstrating family or employment ties to the petitioner. Obtaining an immigrant visa is a key step for those wishing to legally settle in the United States.