What does it mean to change from non-immigrant to immigrant visa?

American immigrant visas and non-immigrant visas have similarities and differences. The main difference is that American immigrant visas are issued to applicants who intend to live permanently in the United States, while American non-immigrant visas are issued to people who have permanent residency in countries other than the United States.

Let's look at their similarities first:

First: American immigrant visas and non-immigrant visas need to be interviewed at the embassy. Otherwise you can't get a visa.

Second: both immigrant visas and non-immigrant visas in the United States need to complete an online application form and get a confirmation page after submission.

Third: both immigrant visas and non-immigrant visas need interview time to go to the embassy.

Let's look at the differences between American immigrant visas and non-immigrant visas:

1. The application form for a non-immigrant visa in the United States is called ds- 160. The application form for an American immigrant visa is called ds-260.

Second: American non-immigrant visa interview time needs to be reserved (of course, Chile can speed up the time). The interview time of immigrant visa will be notified by the National Visa Center or the American Consulate in Guangzhou, and an interview appointment letter will be given.

Third: the application process is different. Applications for non-immigrant visas in the United States are all completed in China, while the initial application for immigrant visas in the United States needs to be reviewed by USCIS and NVC***, and will not be launched in China until it arrives at the US Consulate in Guangzhou.

Fourth, the interview questions and time are different: there are about five questions that non-immigrants generally communicate. American immigrant visa interviews have far more questions than non-immigrants. Many questions, long time.

Fifth: American immigrant visas need more materials than non-immigrant visas.

Sixth, the waiting time after the interview is different: American non-immigrant visas are generally 1-2 weeks to get visas and passports. It takes 2-4 years for an immigrant visa to come out. (If it is urgent, non-immigrant visa 1-3 working days to get passport and visa. Immigrant visa 1-4 working days)

After a small series of explanations, I believe that everyone has an understanding of American immigrant visas and non-immigrant visas.