Immigrant Visas
American Embassy Nouakchott is a Non-Immigrant post. We do not process Immigrant Visas.
Recent legislation has led to changes in the procedures American citizens resident abroad will follow if they wish to sponsor an immediate relative (spouse, parent or minor child) for an immigrant visa. The immediate relative petition (I-130) must be filed with the USCIS office responsible for the petitioner's place of residence (that is, the place of residence of the American citizen who is filing the petition). Consular offices at U.S. embassies and consulates are no longer authorized to accept I-130s, although they will continue to provide guidance to American citizen petitioners and their family members. Responsibility for acceptance and approval of immigrant visa petitions rests solely with USCIS. American citizens should submit their I-130 at the CIS office responsible for their place of residence.
Please visit the Department of State’s website for immigrant visa procedures. http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/immigrants_1340.html
For more information on immigrant visas, please visit the following sites:
Visa Information for Permanent Immigrants
Visa Types for Permanent Immigrants
Additional Information :
- Days and hours of operation :
Mon, Tue, and Thu from 8:00 to 11:30 - How interview appointments are made :
Not applicable - Any other special application or processing instructions (including for following-to-join refugee/asylee cases—Visas 92/93):
Applicants for visas 92/93 should call the Consular Section for an appointment. - Any special requirements (documents required by host country such as exit permits) :
Not applicable - Time required for issuance :
Not applicable - Under what conditions does post accept I-130 petitions :
No special conditions are required for acceptance of I-130 petitions. - Reconsiderations :
Not applicable - May attorneys accompany or participate? :
Not applicable