Please follow the steps below before your immigrant visa interview at the U.S. Embassy in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.
Important Update:
You will visit the embassy at least twice during the immigrant visa process. Once to complete Document Review and a second visit for your visa interview.
First Visit: Document Review & Biometrics
Your first visit to the embassy is for Document Review. During this visit, we will check your documents, collect fingerprints, take your photos, and verify your passport information. This step helps reduce your waiting time and increases the likelihood that your visa application can be issued on the day of your interview.
You do not need to schedule an appointment for Document Review. Simply visit the embassy between 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. on the same Tuesday or Thursday afternoon as your medical examination. Please note that the embassy is closed on U.S. and Trinbagonian holidays or other occasions when public access is restricted. If your medical examination falls on a day when the embassy is closed, you must come on the next available Tuesday or Thursday afternoon between 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to complete Document Review.
Second Visit: Visa Interview
Your second visit to the embassy is for your visa interview. This interview will take place on the date and time scheduled by the National Visa Center (NVC). If you do not complete Document Review before your visa interview, you may need to reschedule your appointment.
You need to register your appointment online. Registering your appointment provides us with the information we need to return your passport to you after your interview. Registration is free. Click the “Register” button below to register.
Click the "Submit Documents" button to learn how to submit the necessary documents to the US Embassy.
You can cancel or reschedule your appointment after you register it.
After receiving your appointment date, schedule a medical exam in Trinidad and Tobago. Use the “Medical Exam Instructions” button to find a list of designated doctors. Make sure to complete your medical exam with one of these doctors before your visa interview.
It is important that you bring all required original documents to your interview. You must have computerized versions of
for Trinidad and Tobago civil documents.
After your medical exam, the panel physician will provide instructions for you to visit the U.S. Embassy on the same Tuesday or Thursday afternoon between 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to complete Document Review. If your medical exam takes place on a day when the embassy is closed, visit the embassy between 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. on the next available Tuesday or Thursday.
Review the Pre-Interview Checklist below for a detailed list of documents you must bring to your Document Review and interview. Failure to bring the required documents will delay your application. During your interview, the visa officer may request additional documents.
Read our interview guidelines to learn about any special actions that you need to take before your visa interview.
All immigrant visa applicants, regardless of age, must complete a medical exam before a visa can be issued. Only physicians accredited by the U.S. Embassy are authorized to perform this exam. You are responsible for scheduling your medical exam with one of the doctors listed below before your visa interview at the U.S. Embassy. Medical exam results from other doctors will not be accepted.
Family members who are following to join the principal applicant should not complete medical exams, even if they are listed on the appointment letter.
Dr. Renata Pooran
23 Lucknow Street
St. James, Port of Spain, Trinidad
Tel: 622-7032 or 628-7500
Fax: 628-8112
Email: us.embassy@renandltd.com
Hours:
Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Thursdays: 7:30 am – 1:00 pm
1st and 3rd Saturdays: 8:00 am – 12 noon
You should bring the following items to your medical exam:
Please schedule your medical exam for at least two (2) weeks before your visa interview. You must pay all medical examination fees, including x-ray and blood test fees, directly to the examining physician.
The fees for the medical examination are listed below:
ADULTS (18 years - 24 years) $3300.00 TTD / $490.00 USD (Please arrive with the exact USD amount.) |
ADULTS (25 years - 44 years) $2700.00 TTD / $400.00 USD (Please arrive with the exact USD amount.) |
ADULTS (45 years and over) $2500.00 TTD / $370.00 USD (Please arrive with the exact USD amount.) |
CHILDREN (2 years – 17 years) $2500.00 TTD /$370.00 USD (Please arrive with the exact USD amount.) |
CHILDREN (0 – 23 months) $1000.00 TTD/$150.00 USD (Please arrive with the exact USD amount.) |
IMPORTANT: Immunization fees and fees for any additional tests are charged separately.
The medical examination will include
The United States also requires tuberculosis (TB) testing for all applicants two years of age and older. Please be prepared to discuss your medical history, medications you are taking, and current treatments you are undergoing.
More information on general medical requirements for U.S. immigrants is available at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website.
U.S. immigration law requires immigrant visa applicants to get specific vaccinations before a visa can be issued. Current immigrant visa vaccination requirements are available on CDC's website. You can also read Frequently Asked Questions about our medical examination requirements at travel.state.gov.
When your examination is completed, the doctor will provide you with exam results in a sealed envelope or send them dierctly to the U.S. Embassy. IF GIVEN AN ENVELOPE TO CARRY TO YOUR INTERVIEW, DO NOT OPEN THIS ENVELOPE. Instead, bring it to your visa interview. Any x-rays taken will be given to you. You DO NOT need to bring the x-rays to your visa interview unless you suffer from tuberculosis (TB). However, you must carry the x-rays with you when you travel to the United States for the first time. The medical report must be less than six (6) months old when you enter the United States as an immigrant.
At the conclusion of the medical examination, go to the consular section at the Embassy for your Document Review.
Below is a list of documents that you will need to bring to your Document Review and to your visa interview. Review the checklist and prepare your documents based on your visa category and case requirements. If any documents are missing from your case file, the embassy will email you. Gather the required documents and bring them to your interview.
FOR APPLICANTS PROCESSING ELECTRONICALLY (MIV): BRING THE ORIGINAL VERSIONS OF ALL DOCUMENTS YOU UPLOADED TO CEAC. FAILURE TO BRING THE EXACT DOCUMENTS TO YOUR INTERVIEW WILL DELAY YOUR CASE.
Also, during the performance of your medical examinations you will be given a list with the necessary documents for the day of your interview according to your visa category.
Please use the list below to determine the items that the applicant must bring to the immigrant visa interview. Any documents that are not in English must be accompanied by a certified English translation:
APPLICANTS WHO FALL INTO ANY CATEGORY LISTED IN ITALICS BELOW SHOULD BRING THESE ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS:
For family based visa applicants:
If you are married: Your original marriage certificate, and a photocopy.
Original birth certificates for all children of the principal applicant (even if he or she is not accompanying).
If you were previously married: Your original divorce or spouse’s death certificate, and a photocopy.
If you are 16 years of age or older: The original police certificate from your country of previous residence. If you previously submitted a police certificate to NVC, it is more than (1) year old, and you still live in that country, you must bring a more recent police certificate to the interview.
For employment-based visa applications: A letter from your U.S. employer dated less than one (1) month ago.
For Healthcare Workers only: The original and one (1) copy of the VisaScreen certificate issued by the International Commission on Healthcare Professions.
If you have ever been convicted of a crime: Original court and criminal records, and a photocopy.
If you have served in any country’s military: Original military records.
If you are adopted: Adoption papers and a photocopy.
If you are the petitioner’s stepchild: The original marriage certificate of the petitioner and your biological parent, and a photocopy along with divorce records for any previous marriages of either parent.
If you have applied for any benefit, such as change of status or asylum, with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), or have been the subject of any enforcement proceedings such as deportation or removal by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE): Bring all documents pertaining to these matters to the interview.
The U.S. Embassy Port of Spain requires the new polymer, computer-generated civil documents issued by the Registrar General. These include Trinidad and Tobago birth certificates, marriage certificates, and death certificates. All previous versions of these civil documents will not be accepted. Please ensure that you have your updated documents prior to your scheduled immigrant visa interview to avoid any delays in visa processing.
Sending documents to the U.S. Embassy in Port of Spain
If you need to send us any documents, DO NOT mail them to us. Instead, visit our online customer service center and ask for information on courier services. Only send photocopies by courier or mail.
Rescheduling or cancelling your interview
If you are unable to attend your appointment, email ptsiv@state.gov to request a new appointment date. There may be a significant wait before the next available appointment. For some preference visa categories, a visa became available within the month you have been scheduled by NVC. There is no guarantee that a visa will still be available on the date of your rescheduled interview. Consult the Visa Bulletin before you decide to reschedule your interview.
Security screening procedures
All visitors to the U.S. Embassy in Port of Spain must follow security procedures. Visitors who refuse screening by embassy security personnel will not be allowed to enter. To avoid delays for yourself and others, bring only the items required for your interview. Enter the embassy through the Marli Street entrance. Cell phones and other electronic devices are not allowed inside. For full security guidelines, visit our website at tt.usembassy.gov.
Accompanying persons
Attorneys are not permitted to accompany clients into the waiting room or to their interview. The following persons may accompany a visa applicant to their interview:
Immigrant visa fees
If you have not paid all required fees to the National Visa Center or through the appointment website, you must pay these fees on the day of your interview. Immigrant visa applicants do not pay fees at Scotia Bank. All fees, including the Diversity Visa Application Fee, can be paid in U.S. dollars or Trinidad and Tobago dollars at the embassy's current exchange rate.
We accept cash and credit cards (Visa or MasterCard) only. Personal checks and LINX cards are not accepted. Please note that visa application fees are non-refundable, even if you are found ineligible for a visa. For a complete list of fees, visit travel.state.gov.
Do not make travel plans outside of Trinidad and Tobago
If your visa is approved, we will keep your passport at the embassy while we prepare your immigration packet and print a visa. We will return your passport to you later by courier services only. If you must travel within Trinidad and Tobago while your passport is still with us, please make sure you have a valid picture ID other than your passport.
A consular officer will decide on your visa application after reviewing your formal application and conducting your interview. Receiving a visa is not guaranteed. Do not sell your house, car, or property, resign from your job, or make non-refundable travel plans until you have received your immigrant visa.
If more information is needed
A consular officer may not be able to decide on your visa application immediately if additional documents are needed or if your case requires administrative processing. If more documents are required, the officer will provide a refusal letter with instructions on how to submit the documents to the embassy.
Administrative processing takes extra time after the interview. Most cases are resolved within 60 days, but the timeline can vary depending on the circumstances. Please wait at least 60 days after your interview before inquiring about the status of administrative processing.
What happens after visa approval
Passport, Visa, and Sealed Immigrant Packet – Your immigrant visa will be placed on a page in your passport. Check your visa carefully to make sure there are no errors. Some IV packets are now transmitted electronically to Customs and Border Protection are accessible at the U.S. Port of Entry. Any immigrant traveler carrying a visa with a special annotation is not required to hand-carry any IV packet. The special annotation is: IV Docs in CCD. Some IV packets will receive a sealed envelope with documents for you to give to U.S. immigration authorities when you first arrive in the United States. Do not open this envelope. Carry it with you and do not place it in your checked luggage.
If you received X-rays during your medical exam, carry them with you and give them to U.S. immigration authorities when you arrive in the United States.
USCIS Immigrant Fee – If you are issued an immigrant visa, you must pay an Immigrant Fee to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) before traveling to the United States. This fee covers the processing of your residency status and the printing of your Permanent Resident Card.
The following individuals are exempt from this fee:
When You Should Travel – You must enter the United States before your visa expires, which is usually six months from the date it is issued. Visa expiration dates cannot be extended, and all fees are nonrefundable.
The principal applicant must enter the United States before or at the same time as family members traveling on visas. Children who receive a visa before turning 21 must enter the United States before their 21st birthday to keep their immigrant status, unless they qualify under the Child Status Protection Act.
Getting a Green Card – Your Form I-551 Permanent Resident Card, or green card, will be mailed automatically to the U.S. address you provided in your visa application. This card is an important document that proves your legal right to live in the United States.
If you plan to travel outside the U.S. before your green card arrives, check the USCIS’s and CBP’s websites for information on the documents required to re-enter the country. You should also confirm with your airline to ensure you meet their requirements.
Once your green card is issued, do not stay outside the United States for more than one year. Doing so may result in losing your status as a Lawful Permanent Resident.
Children’s Issues – In the United States, children must have certain vaccinations to enroll in school. We recommend bringing your child’s complete vaccination records with you.
If your child is adopted, you have full custody due to a divorce, or you share custody with another parent, bring a copy of all relevant adoption or custody documents from the court in your home country. You will need these documents, translated into English, for school enrollment, medical care, and future citizenship processes.
Information for New Immigrants – Please visit the USCIS web page for helpful information on moving to the United States. You can read their publication “Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants” online.
IMBRA - Information on the Legal Rights available to Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence in the United States and Facts about Immigrating on a Marriage–Based Visa. You can read here: Rights and Protections for Foreign-Citizen Fiancé(e)s and Spouses of U.S. Citizens and Spouses of Lawful Permanent Residents. (travel.state.gov)
If you are interviewing for a Diversity Visa (DV), all the above instructions apply to you. Schedule and attend a medical examination prior to your visa interview; enroll in the required courier service; and gather the required documents.
Below are additional instructions that apply only to DV applicants.
Bring to your interview
In addition to the documents listed on the Pre-Interview Checklist in this package, DV applicants must also complete document review prior to their KCC scheduled interview. DV applicants should also bring the following items to their visa interview:
Review of your DV Lottery entry
Prior to your visa interview, we recommend that you review the data on your initial E-DV entry. On your initial E-DV application, you must have correctly entered your marital status. If you are legally married you must have listed your spouse, even if you are currently separated from him/her (unless your spouse is a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident).
Additionally, you must have listed ALL your living children who are unmarried and under 21 years old. This includes your natural children, your spouse’s children, or children you have formally adopted in accordance with the laws of your country.
Failure to have listed an existing spouse or children at the time of your entry in the Diversity Visa lottery will result in the denial of your visa and visas for your family. Any fees paid to the U.S. government in support of your visa application(s) are nonrefundable. If you failed to include a child who had already been born, or a spouse to whom you were married when you entered the lottery, you should not proceed with the visa application. You can review the eligibility requirements via travel.state.gov.
Your DV interview appointment
Please be aware that Diversity Visas are limited in number and must be issued by September 30 of the program year. If you cannot attend your interview and need to reschedule, there is no guarantee that a visa will still be available on the date of your rescheduled interview.
Last Updated: 9/29/2025
15 Queen’s Park West
Port of Spain
Trinidad and Tobago
