Vientiane: IW visas issued

Immigrant visa: Certain spouses of deceased U.S. citizens, and their children

Visas issued, Mar 2025 – Feb 2026

none the year before

Per month

0.1

The State Department’s scheduling tool does not list widows and widowers of U.S. citizens 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.