Vientiane: IB1 visas issued

Immigrant visa: Self-petitioning spouse of U.S. citizen, and their children

Visas issued, Mar 2025 – Feb 2026

none since Jul 2023

The State Department’s scheduling tool does not list self-petitioners (VAWA) or their children.

Visas issued show how busy the post is, not how long you will wait.

Most immigrant visa applicants at Vientiane are citizens of Laos, and their immigrant visas are suspended. They can still get an interview, but may not get a visa. Dual nationals who apply with the passport of a country not covered are an exception.