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    The visa number, also called the visa foil number, is located on U.S. visas in different places depending on the age of the visa document. Most recently, the eight-digit number has been printed on the bottom right side. It identifies the type of visa and contains information like the visa holder's name, gender, date of birth, passport number, and expiration date. The visa number is temporary for nonimmigrant visas but permanent for immigrant visas. U.S. immigration law also limits the number of immigrant visas (green cards) that are available each year.

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    The visa number, also called the visa foil number, is located on U.S. visas in different places depending on the age of the visa document. Most recently, the eight-digit number has been printed on the bottom right side. It identifies the type of visa and contains information like the visa holder's name, gender, date of birth, passport number, and expiration date. The visa number is temporary for nonimmigrant visas but permanent for immigrant visas. U.S. immigration law also limits the number of immigrant visas (green cards) that are available each year.

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    The visa number, also called the visa foil number, is located on U.S. visas in different places depending on the age of the visa document. Most recently, the eight-digit number has been printed on the bottom right side. It identifies the type of visa and contains information like the visa holder's name, gender, date of birth, passport number, and expiration date. The visa number is temporary for nonimmigrant visas but permanent for immigrant visas. U.S. immigration law also limits the number of immigrant visas (green cards) that are available each year.

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    The visa number, also called the visa foil number, is located on U.S. visas in different places depending on the age of the visa document. Most recently, the eight-digit number has been printed on the bottom right side. It identifies the type of visa and contains information like the visa holder's name, gender, date of birth, passport number, and expiration date. The visa number is temporary for nonimmigrant visas but permanent for immigrant visas. U.S. immigration law also limits the number of immigrant visas (green cards) that are available each year.

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    Where is the visa number on a U.S. visa?

    Where is the visa number


    on a U.S. visa?
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    The visa number, also called a visa foil


    number, is a red number that is generally
    printed on the bottom right side of newer
    visa documents. In most cases, the U.S.
    visa number contains eight numeric
    characters. In some cases, the number
    contains one letter followed by seven
    numeric characters.

    Location of the Visa Number

    Over time, the U.S. Department of State


    has changed the location of the visa
    number. The examples below may help
    you find your number.

    Most travelers need a visa and passport


    to enter the United States. Customs and
    Border Protection officers at the port of
    entry will collect your visa number to
    verify your authorization to enter. The
    number is temporary if you have a
    nonimmigrant visa (such as a B-2 visitor
    or F-1 student visa). The visa number is
    permanent for immigrant visas (green
    cards).

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    Know About a Visa Stamp

    In addition to the number, U.S. visas


    generally contain the following
    information:

    Issuing Port Name – typically the


    U.S. embassy where the visa as
    issued

    Visa Holder’s Last name

    Visa Holder’s First Name

    Sex – indicates the gender of the


    person as F (female) or M (male)

    Date of Birth

    Nationality

    Passport Number

    Visa type – indicates the


    category of visa

    Entries – indicates the number of


    times the visa may be used to
    enter the U.S. (S for single entry
    or M for multiple entries)

    Issuing Date – when the visa was


    issued

    Expiration Date – when the visa


    expires and is no longer valid for
    entry

    Annotations – notes left by the


    U.S. embassy adjudicators

    Immigrant Visa Number


    Availability

    Immigrant visa number availability is a


    different concept all together. U.S.
    immigration law limits the number of
    immigrant visas (green cards) that are
    available each year. Therefore, there is
    only a certain amount of “immigrant visa
    numbers” each year. Even if USCIS
    approves an I-130 petition, there may be
    several people waiting for an immigrant
    visa number already. As a result, it could
    take several years to get your immigrant
    visa number. Learn more about family-
    based immigration and how to read the
    visa bulletin to determine when your
    immigrant visa number is available.

    To get a family-based immigrant visa


    number, the U.S. citizen or permanent
    resident family member must file Form I-
    130, Petition for Alien Relative.

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    Immigration in the United States

    Source: U.S. Department of State

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