Immigrant Visas
Embassy Sofia's Immigrant Visa Unit issues visas to Bulgarian nationals seeking permanent residence in the United States, based on certain categories of family relationship with U. S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents, or offers of employment. A significant part of that workload involves orphans adopted by American citizens. U.S. citizens interested in adopting a child are encouraged to contact their State Department of Health and Human Services to locate an agency that specializes in international adoptions and/or the U.S. Department of State's Office of Children's Issues for further information.
Permanent Immigration to the United States occurs in a number of forms: immigration through the Diversity Visa Lottery; immigration through employment; or immigration through family. We understand that immigration, no matter what type, is often a complex process, but we hope you will find the answers to many of your questions within these pages. If you have any further questions, please contact the consular section.
Effective January 1, 2008, the application fee for a U.S. immigrant visa increased to $400 USD. Diversity Lottery (DV) applicants have to pay a total of $775 USD per person.
Since no advance assurances can be given that a visa will be issued, applicants are strongly advised not to buy tickets or make any final travel arrangements, not to dispose of their property, and not to give up their jobs until their visas have been issued.
Applicants will not be admitted for an interview if they do not have a completed medical exam.
Applicants with missing items may be required to return for a second interview.
For additional information concerning immigrant visas, please visit the U.S. Department of State website.
Diversity Visa "Green Card" Lottery
Registration for the Diversity Visa Lottery for 2001 opens October 2 and closes November 30, 2009.
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