9 FAM Visas

Department of State Foreign Affairs Manual guidance for immigrant and nonimmigrant visa adjudication.

9 FAM Visas Policy manual

Why it matters

Primary-source consular guidance. Use it when a visa refusal, eligibility issue, or consular-processing question turns on State Department instructions.

Topics

Consular practice Entry and admission Family-based practice Employment Waivers

Workflows

VAWA, U, T, and survivor relief Consular, visa, and 9 FAM Naturalization and adjustment Manuals and official policy

Forums

Consular processing

Jurisdictions

National