Annual Immigrant Visa Waiting List Report as of November 1, 2016

Annual Waiting List Report as of November 1, 2016 is a 15-page legal document that was released by the U.S. Department of State on November 1, 2016 and used nation-wide.

FAQ

Q: What is the Annual Immigrant Visa Waiting List Report?
A: The Annual Immigrant Visa Waiting List Report provides information about the number of people waiting for an immigrant visa as of November 1, 2016.

Q: What is an immigrant visa?
A: An immigrant visa is a document that allows a foreign national to enter and reside permanently in the United States or Canada.

Q: Who is included in the waiting list?
A: The waiting list includes individuals who have applied for an immigrant visa and are waiting for their visa to become available.

Q: How is the waiting list organized?
A: The waiting list is organized according to the preference category and the country of chargeability of the applicant.

Q: Why is there a waiting list for immigrant visas?
A: There is a waiting list for immigrant visas because the number of visa applicants often exceeds the number of available visas.

Q: How often is the waiting list updated?
A: The waiting list is updated annually on November 1st.