General Information

All individuals who wish to move to the United States permanently should apply for an immigrant visa.

Immigrant visas are petitioned-based - that is, a relative, an employer, or the applicant must submit a petition to the U.S. Citizens and Immigration Services (USCIS) before they can apply for the visa.  All I-130 petitions must now be filed directly with U.S. Citizen and Immigation Services.  The U.S. Embassy Belmopan can accept I-130 petitions only under rare circumstances for humanitarian reasons.

Immigrant visas generally fall into three broad categories: family-based, employment-based, and the diversity visa. The U.S. Embassy in Belize processes all categories of immigrant visas for qualified applicants. 

• Diversity Visa Lottery
• General Immigrant Visa information
• Schedule of Fees for Consular Services
• Family-Based Immigration
• Employment-Based Immigration
• Religious Workers
• Download Visa Applications
• Download INS Forms (including the I-130 petition)

• Find current priority dates and visa numbers in the latest Visa Bulletin

Lost or Stolen Green Cards

Current legal permanent residents of the United States who need to return to the U.S. but who do not have a valid Green Card may apply for Returning Resident Status by appointment only on Tuesday mornings from 8:00 a.m until 12:00 p.m.  Please contact the Embassy by e-mail at consulbelize@state.gov to schedule an appointment.

To replace a Green Card:

• Apply for a replacement Green Card online trhough the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services.  For more information, please read Instructions for Electronic Filing of Form I-90
• Pay the US$450 fee online.
• After the form has been filled out and the fee paid, please be sure to print a copy of your form and receipt confirmation of payment.
• Get a police report (if Green Card is lost or stolen).
• Contact the Embassy to schedule an appointment (usually Tuesday Mornings).
• Be sure to bring the following with you
  
  
  • Passport
  • Copy of application form
  • Copy of payment receipt
  • Police Report (if lost or stolen)
  • 2 passport size photos (2"x2") taken on a clear background

For questions about replacing a Green Card, please E-mail the Embassy

Visa Processing Fees to Change on April 13, 2012

Effective April 13, 2012, the Department of State will adjust visa processing fees.  All immigrant visa processing fees will decrease.

Because of a reallocation of costs associated with immigrant visas, all categories of immigrant visa processing fees will decrease.

 Immigrant Visa Processing Fees