USA Immigration Visa Category

Immediate Relative & Family Sponsored	Visa Category
Spouse of a U.S. Citizen	IR1, CR1
Spouse of a U.S. Citizen awaiting approval of an I-130 immigrant petition	K-3 *
Fiancé(e) to marry U.S. Citizen & live in U.S.	K-1 *
Intercountry Adoption of Orphan Children by U.S. Citizens	IR3, IH3, IR4, IH4
Certain Family Members of U.S. Citizens	IR2, CR2, IR5, F1, F3, F4
Certain Family Members of Lawful Permanent Residents	F2A, F2B
Employer Sponsored – Employment
Employment-Based Immigrants, including  (preference group):	E1
	E2
Priority workers [First]
Professionals Holding Advanced Degrees and Persons of Exceptional Ability [Second]
Professionals and Other Workers [Third]
Employment Creation/Investors [Fifth]	E3, EW3
Certain Special Immigrants: [Fourth]
	C5, T5, R5, I5
	S (many**)
Religious Workers	SD, SR
Iraqi and Afghan Translators/Interpreters	SI
Iraqis Who Worked for/on Behalf of the U.S. Government	SQ
Afghans Who Worked for/on Behalf of the U.S. Government	SQ
Other Immigrants
Diversity Immigrant Visa	DV
Returning Resident	SB