---
title: U.S. IR2/CR2 visa for a citizen's child in Kosovo
url: https://theacompany.ai/visa/usa/ir-cr-f/ir2-cr2/kosovo
language: en
visa: U.S. visa for a citizen's child (IR2/CR2)
destination: United States
applying_from: Kosovo
embassy: U.S. Embassy Pristina
last_checked: 2026-10-11
provider: The A Company (private company, not a government service)
government_fee_usd: 325
affidavit_usd: 120
service_fee_eur: 2500
total_eur: 2897
apply_url: https://theacompany.ai/?ask=I%20live%20in%20Kosovo.%20I%20have%20a%20passport%20from%20Kosovo%20and%20no%20other.%20I%20am%20not%20a%20permanent%20resident%20of%20another%20country.%20I%20want%20to%20go%20to%20the%20United%20States.%20Type%20of%20visa%3A%20Certain%20Family%20Members%20of%20U.S.%20Citizens%20(IR2%2C%20CR2%2C%20IR5%2C%20F1%2C%20F3%2C%20F4).%20Family%20member%3A%20Immediate%20Relative%3A%20unmarried%20child%20under%2021%20of%20a%20U.S.%20citizen%20(IR2%2C%20CR2).%20I%20want%20to%20prepare%20my%20application.
contact_url: https://wa.me/38348101040
---

# Apply for a U.S. visa for a citizen's child (IR2/CR2) in Kosovo

Your U.S. citizen parent files the I-130 petition, the National Visa Center takes your case, pay the NVC fees, your sponsor signs the Affidavit of Support, your sponsor gathers the financial evidence, pay the U.S. visa fee, fill in the DS-260 application, prepare the documents, scan your documents, submit the documents, book the visa appointment, register online, have the medical exam, send the documents the week before the interview, attend the interview, the consular officer decides on your visa, get your passport, pay the USCIS Immigrant Fee, travel before the visa expires.

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## What it costs

| Item | Amount | Paid to | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fee for the U.S. visa for a citizen's child (IR2/CR2) | $325 | U.S. Department of State | Paid to the U.S. Department of State, online to the NVC, for each immigrant of any age. Not refunded. [2][3] |
| Affidavit of Support review (I-864) | $120 | U.S. Department of State | Paid to the U.S. Department of State, once per case, when it is reviewed domestically. [2] |
| The A Company's service | €2,500 | The A Company | The A Company prepares the I-130 petition for your U.S. citizen parent, pays the NVC fees, prepares the Affidavit of Support for your sponsor, prepares the list of financial evidence for your sponsor, pays the U.S. visa fee, fills in the DS-260 application, prepares the documents for the interview, scans your documents, submits the documents in CEAC, books the visa appointment, registers you online for the return of your passport, books the medical exam, sends the documents to the U.S. Embassy the week before the interview, and pays the USCIS Immigrant Fee. Paid to The A Company, half at the start, half before the interview. [43] |
| **Total per applicant** | **€2,897** | | |

€1 = $1.1195 (2026-10-14): https://www.ecb.europa.eu/stats/policy_and_exchange_rates/euro_reference_exchange_rates/html/index.en.html

## How to apply

1. **Your U.S. citizen parent files the I-130 petition**. Your mother, father or stepparent, a U.S. citizen, files Form I-130 with USCIS for you, a separate one for each child, and pays USCIS $675, or $625 online. Its approval alone does not give you a visa. https://www.uscis.gov/i-130 [4][5][6]
2. **The National Visa Center takes your case**. When USCIS approves the petition, your case goes to the National Visa Center (NVC). Log in to ceac.state.gov for your case status and the list of documents you must submit. https://ceac.state.gov/IV/ [8][9]
3. **Pay the NVC fees**. The first thing after the NVC Welcome Letter: pay $325 for each immigrant, and the Affidavit of Support fee. https://ceac.state.gov/IV/ [2][10][3]
4. **Your sponsor signs the Affidavit of Support**. With Form I-864, your sponsor accepts financial responsibility for you in the United States. It is legally enforceable. https://www.uscis.gov/i-864 [11][12]
5. **Your sponsor gathers the financial evidence**. Each financial sponsor gathers evidence of their finances and the other supporting documents for the Affidavit of Support. [14]
6. **Pay the U.S. visa fee**. The visa application fee. Keep the receipt or its reference number safe. [17]
7. **Fill in the DS-260 application**. You and each family member immigrating with you fill in the DS-260 online. Print its confirmation page and bring it to the interview. https://ceac.state.gov/IV/ [18]
8. **Prepare the documents**. Civil documents issued by the official authority, with certified translations when they are not in English or the official language of the country you apply from, and your relative's Affidavit of Support. [19][20][12]
9. **Scan your documents**. Once you have all the documents, scan each one and save it, with a scanner or a smartphone. [22]
10. **Submit the documents in CEAC**. Log in to CEAC, upload the Affidavit of Support and the civil documents, then press Submit Documents. https://ceac.state.gov/IV/ [23]
11. **Book the visa appointment**. The appointment for your visa interview. At the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in your home country. You book it online, where you also select your visa type, add dependents and confirm the visa payment. Keep the appointment letter that confirms your booking, because you present it at the interview. [25]
12. **Register online for the return of your passport**. Your registration gives the Embassy the correct information to return your passport and documents after the interview. Before your visa interview appointment. [16]
13. **Have the medical exam**. You and each family member applying with you see an embassy-approved doctor, the panel physician, in the country of the interview. [26]
14. **Send the documents to the U.S. Embassy the week before the interview**. All the required original documents. To the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Pristina. On the Tuesday of that week, at 16:00. [16]
15. **Attend the interview at the U.S. Embassy in Pristina**. A consular officer interviews you and decides whether you are eligible for the immigrant visa. Bring the printed DS-260 confirmation page. [21]
16. **The consular officer decides on your visa**. If the visa is approved, you may pay a visa issuance fee, if one applies to your nationality. You are told how your passport with the visa will be returned to you. [16]
17. **Get your passport with the U.S. visa**. If your visa is approved, the passport comes back through the courier service. You get an email or a text message once the passport is ready. [28]
18. **Pay the USCIS Immigrant Fee**. After you get the immigrant visa and before you travel, pay the USCIS Immigrant Fee. https://www.uscis.gov/forms/filing-fees/uscis-immigrant-fee [29]
19. **Travel before the visa expires**. Enter the United States before the expiration date printed on the visa. Until you have the visa, do not sell your house or leave your job. [29][30]

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## Questions? Answers.

### How much does the IR2 or CR2 visa cost in Kosovo?

$325 per immigrant, paid to the NVC, and $120 for the Affidavit of Support review when it is reviewed domestically. Your U.S. citizen parent pays USCIS $675 for the I-130, or $625 online. [2][6]

### Who can get an IR2 visa?

An unmarried child under 21 of a U.S. citizen: born to them, a stepchild or adopted. The visa is available right away, with no wait for a visa number. [5][31][4]

### When is it CR2 and not IR2?

When you are the stepchild of the U.S. citizen and their marriage to your parent is less than 2 years old on the day the visa is issued. Your Green Card is then conditional for 2 years: you are on your parent’s Form I-751 if you got it within 90 days of them, or you file your own. [32][33]

### Can a stepchild or an adopted child get it?

A stepchild, if the U.S. citizen married your parent before you turned 18; no adoption is needed. An adopted child, if the adoption was full and final before 16 and the child lived with the parent for at least 2 years. [34][31]

### What is the difference between IR, CR and F family immigrant visas?

IR (immediate relative) is for the spouse, the unmarried child under 21, or the parent of a U.S. citizen who is at least 21; their number is not limited. CR is the spouse's visa when you have been married less than 2 years. F (family preference) is for more distant relatives of a U.S. citizen and some relatives of a permanent resident; their number is limited each year. [35][36][37]

### How long is the wait for a family immigrant visa?

For immediate relatives (IR) a visa is always available. In limited categories (F) you wait for a visa number: the wait depends on your priority date, the day the petition was filed, posted monthly in the Visa Bulletin. After that, the time varies from case to case. [4][8][37]

### How does a U.S. immigrant visa start?

Usually with a petition. A U.S. citizen or permanent resident relative files Form I-130, or a U.S. employer files Form I-140, with USCIS. USCIS must approve it before your case moves to the National Visa Center (NVC). [38]

### What happens after USCIS approves the petition?

USCIS sends your case to the National Visa Center (NVC). NVC creates it and sends you a Welcome Letter, with which you log in to CEAC. There you pay the fees and submit the forms and documents, and NVC reviews them before an interview can be scheduled. In categories with a yearly limit, you wait until a visa number is available for your priority date, the day the petition was filed. [8]

### How much does a family immigrant visa cost?

$325 per person: the immigrant visa application processing fee, paid to NVC for each immigrant of any age, and not refundable. The Affidavit of Support review is $120 when it is reviewed in the United States. The I-130 petition is paid to USCIS, and the medical examination separately. [2][37]

### Which civil documents do I need for a U.S. immigrant visa?

A birth certificate, marriage and divorce certificates, and police certificates if you are 16 or older. They must be issued by the official authority in your country. Documents not in English, or in the official language of the country where you apply, need a certified translation. [19][20]

### What is the Affidavit of Support (I-864) for a U.S. immigrant visa?

A form the petitioner signs to accept financial responsibility for you. The sponsor must be at least 18, a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and live in the United States, and for most sponsors the income must reach 125% of the poverty guidelines. If it does not, a joint sponsor can also sign one. [12][39]

### Who must attend the U.S. immigrant visa interview?

You, the principal applicant, at any age, and each family member immigrating with you who is at least 14 on the day of the interview. A family member with their own case number attends at any age. Your petitioner does not need to attend. [21]

### How do I check the status of my U.S. visa application?

On the State Department’s Visa Status Check, at ceac.state.gov. Choose your visa type, then enter your passport number and the first five letters of your surname. [40]

### Can anyone guarantee a U.S. visa?

No. Any claim that someone can guarantee a visa is fraudulent. A consular officer decides at the interview whether you qualify. [41]

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## Official sources

Every sourced sentence is checked against its page daily; all were last checked by 2026-10-11. The linked page is the authority.

1. The A Company on Google (google.com): https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17562670016065419524
2. Fees for Visa Services (travel.state.gov): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/fees/fees-visa-services.html
3. Step 3: Pay Fees (travel.state.gov): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-1-submit-a-petition/step-3-pay-fees.html
4. I-130, Petition for Alien Relative (www.uscis.gov): https://www.uscis.gov/i-130
5. Green Card for Immediate Relatives of U.S. Citizen (www.uscis.gov): https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-eligibility/green-card-for-immediate-relatives-of-us-citizen
6. G-1055, Fee Schedule (www.uscis.gov): https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/g-1055.pdf
7. Bringing Children, Sons and Daughters to Live in the United States as Permanent Residents (www.uscis.gov): https://www.uscis.gov/family/family-of-us-citizens/bringing-children-sons-and-daughters-to-live-in-the-united-states-as-permanent-residents
8. Step 2: Begin National Visa Center (NVC) Processing (travel.state.gov): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-1-submit-a-petition/step-2-begin-nvc-processing.html
9. NVC Processing (travel.state.gov): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-1-submit-a-petition/step-2-begin-nvc-processing.html
10. Pay Fees (travel.state.gov): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-1-submit-a-petition/step-3-pay-fees.html
11. Affidavit of Support (travel.state.gov): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-1-submit-a-petition/affidavit-of-support.html
12. Step 4: Complete Affidavit of Support (travel.state.gov): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-1-submit-a-petition/affidavit-of-support.html
13. Affidavit of Support (travel.state.gov): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-1-submit-a-petition/affidavit-of-support.html
14. Financial Documents (travel.state.gov): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-5-collect-financial-evidence-and-other-supporting-documents.html
15. Financial Documents (travel.state.gov): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-5-collect-financial-evidence-and-other-supporting-documents.html
16. U.S. Embassy Pristina, Kosovo - PRI (travel.state.gov): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Supplements/Supplements_by_Post/PRI-Pristina.html
17. 9 FAM 504.4 (U) PRE-APPOINTMENT PROCESSING (fam.state.gov): https://fam.state.gov/fam/09FAM/09FAM050404.html
18. Step 6: Complete Online Visa Application (DS-260) (travel.state.gov): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-5-collect-financial-evidence-and-other-supporting-documents/step-6-complete-online-visa-application.html
19. Civil Documents FAQs (travel.state.gov): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/civil-documents-faq.html
20. Step 7: Collect Civil Documents (travel.state.gov): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-5-collect-financial-evidence-and-other-supporting-documents/step-7-collect-civil-documents.html
21. Step 11: Applicant Interview (travel.state.gov): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-10-prepare-for-the-interview/step-11-applicant-interview.html
22. Scan Documents (travel.state.gov): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-8-scan-collected-documents.html
23. Submit Documents (travel.state.gov): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-8-scan-collected-documents/step-9-upload-and-submit-scanned-documents.html
24. Civil Documents (travel.state.gov): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-5-collect-financial-evidence-and-other-supporting-documents/step-7-collect-civil-documents.html
25. Submit Documents (travel.state.gov): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-8-scan-collected-documents/step-9-upload-and-submit-scanned-documents.html
26. Step 10: Prepare for the Interview (travel.state.gov): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-10-prepare-for-the-interview.html
27. U.S. Embassy in Kosovo: Visas (xk.usembassy.gov): https://xk.usembassy.gov/visas/
28. USTravelDocs (www.ustraveldocs.com): https://www.ustraveldocs.com/xk/en/collection-locations
29. Step 12: After the Interview (travel.state.gov): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-10-prepare-for-the-interview/step-12-after-the-interview.html
30. After the Interview (travel.state.gov): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-10-prepare-for-the-interview/step-12-after-the-interview.html
31. Glossary (travel.state.gov): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/glossary.html
32. 9 FAM 502.2, Family-Based IV Classifications (fam.state.gov): https://fam.state.gov/fam/09FAM/09FAM050202.html
33. Removing Conditions on Permanent Residence Based on Marriage (www.uscis.gov): https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/after-we-grant-your-green-card/conditional-permanent-residence/removing-conditions-on-permanent-residence-based-on-marriage
34. Immigration, Adoption, and Citizenship for Stepchildren of U.S. Citizens and LPRs (www.uscis.gov): https://www.uscis.gov/adoption/immigration-through-adoption/family-based-petition-process/immigration-adoption-and-citizenship-for-stepchildren-of-us-citizens-and-lprs
35. Family Immigration (travel.state.gov): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/family-immigration.html
36. Green Card for Immediate Relatives of U.S. Citizen (www.uscis.gov): https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-eligibility/green-card-for-immediate-relatives-of-us-citizen
37. Immigrant Visa for a Spouse of a U.S. Citizen (IR1 or CR1) (travel.state.gov): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/family-immigration/immigrant-visa-for-spouse.html
38. Step 1: Submit a Petition (travel.state.gov): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-1-submit-a-petition.html
39. I-864 Affidavit of Support (FAQs) (travel.state.gov): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/i-864-affidavit-faqs.html
40. Visa Status Check (ceac.state.gov): https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx
41. U.S. Embassy in Kosovo: Nonimmigrant Visa FAQ (xk.usembassy.gov): https://xk.usembassy.gov/frequently-asked-questions-nonimmigrant-visa/
42. The A Company: our numbers (theacompany.ai): https://theacompany.ai/
43. The A Company: the fam-ir2 service (theacompany.ai): https://theacompany.ai/

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## More questions, answered in the chat

### What if I pass the age limit before the visa?

The Child Status Protection Act may let you still apply as a child after you turn 21: the time USCIS took on the petition is subtracted from your age. (Glossary: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/glossary.html, 2026-10-11)

### How much does the I-130 petition cost?

Your U.S. citizen parent pays USCIS $675 for the I-130 on paper, or $625 online. Form I-864, the Affidavit of Support, a binding contract in which your parent agrees to support you, has no USCIS fee. (G-1055, Fee Schedule: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/g-1055.pdf, 2026-10-28; I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA: https://www.uscis.gov/i-864, 2026-10-28)

### Which form starts a family immigrant visa?

Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, filed with USCIS by your relative. A separate I-130 is filed for each relative unless they can be a derivative, and for a spouse Form I-130A as well. Filing or approval alone gives you no immigration status. (I-130, Petition for Alien Relative: https://www.uscis.gov/i-130, 2026-10-23)

### Are my children included in my spouse's family petition?

In a permanent resident's F2A petition, yes: a child is included in the parent's petition. In a U.S. citizen's IR petition, no: the citizen files a separate I-130 for each child. (Immigrant Visa for a Spouse of a U.S. Citizen (IR1 or CR1): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/family-immigration/immigrant-visa-for-spouse.html, 2026-10-11; I-130, Petition for Alien Relative: https://www.uscis.gov/i-130, 2026-10-23)

### My petitioner became a U.S. citizen. What changes?

A spouse or minor child moves from F2A to IR, which has no yearly limit. Send NVC proof of citizenship: the biodata page of the U.S. passport or the naturalization certificate. Children who were on the F2A petition now need their own petitions. (Immigrant Visas Processing - General FAQs: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/national-visa-center/immigrant-visas-processing-general-faqs.html, 2026-10-14)

### I have dual citizenship. Which passport do I use to travel to the United States?

If one of them is a U.S. passport, that one. Every U.S. citizen, dual citizens too, must enter and leave the United States on a U.S. passport. A U.S. citizen is not eligible for a visa. (About Visas - The Basics: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/frequently-asked-questions/about-basics.html, 2026-10-11)

### Who fills in the DS-260, and when?

You and each family member immigrating with you, each their own. It opens after the fees are paid and CEAC shows ‘PAID’. Print the confirmation page and bring it to the interview. (Step 6: Complete Online Visa Application (DS-260): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-5-collect-financial-evidence-and-other-supporting-documents/step-6-complete-online-visa-application.html, 2026-10-11)

### Can I fill in the DS-260 in my own language?

No. All answers must be in English, using English characters only. An application in another language may be rejected, and you will have to log back in to CEAC and answer in English. (DS-260 Immigrant Visa Electronic Application - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/forms/online-immigrant-visa-forms/ds-260-faqs.html, 2026-10-11)

### Which fees do I pay to the NVC for a U.S. immigrant visa?

Two: the immigrant visa application processing fee and the Affidavit of Support fee, which a small number of cases do not pay. You pay them online in CEAC, one at a time, from a U.S. bank account. Allow 10 calendar days for NVC to process them; the DS-260 opens only after that. (Step 3: Pay Fees: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-1-submit-a-petition/step-3-pay-fees.html, 2026-10-11)

### Do I bring the original documents to the interview?

Yes. Even though you uploaded copies, bring the original paper versions. Without them the consular officer cannot complete your interview or issue a visa. The originals are returned to you after the interview. (Civil Documents FAQs: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/civil-documents-faq.html, 2026-10-14; Step 11: Applicant Interview: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-10-prepare-for-the-interview/step-11-applicant-interview.html, 2026-10-11)

### Do I need a medical examination for a U.S. immigrant visa?

Yes, you and each family member applying with you, before the interview. It must be done by the embassy-approved panel physician in the country where you will be interviewed; exams by other doctors are not accepted. If the doctor gives you a sealed envelope, do not open it: bring it to the interview. (Step 10: Prepare for the Interview: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-10-prepare-for-the-interview.html, 2026-10-11)

### What are the photo requirements for a U.S. visa?

2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm), in color, in front of a plain white or off-white background, taken within the last 6 months, showing how you look now, and without eyeglasses. Glasses are allowed only in rare medical cases, with a statement signed by a medical professional. (Photo Requirements: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/photos.html, 2026-10-11; Photo Frequently Asked Questions: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/photos/frequently-asked-questions.html, 2026-10-11)

### What happens at the U.S. immigrant visa interview?

You go to the embassy or consulate with the DS-260 confirmation page. A consular officer interviews you and the family members immigrating with you and decides whether you are eligible for an immigrant visa. Digital fingerprints are taken, without ink. (Step 11: Applicant Interview: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-10-prepare-for-the-interview/step-11-applicant-interview.html, 2026-10-11)

### My visa was refused under 221(g). What does it mean?

That the officer did not yet have everything needed to decide. You are told which documents are missing and how to send them; send them within 1 year of the refusal, or you must apply again and pay the fee again. Sometimes it means administrative processing instead, and the embassy contacts you when it is done. (Visa Denials: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/visa-denials.html, 2026-10-11)

### How do I get my passport back in Kosovo, and what does it cost?

By DHL, to your address, for €10. If your visa is approved, the passport is mailed to your local address. After the interview you go to the DHL office near the Embassy, give your contact details and pay €10 there, in cash or by card. (Passport/Visa collection locations and timings, Kosovo: https://www.ustraveldocs.com/xk/en/collection-locations, 2026-10-12)

### How long after the immigrant visa is issued can I travel?

Until the expiration date printed on the visa. An immigrant visa is usually valid for up to 6 months from issuance, less if your medical examination expires sooner. The principal applicant enters before or together with the family. (Step 12: After the Interview: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-10-prepare-for-the-interview/step-12-after-the-interview.html, 2026-10-11)

### What must I pay before I travel on a U.S. immigrant visa?

The USCIS Immigrant Fee, paid to USCIS after you receive the visa and before you travel. USCIS will not issue your Green Card until it is paid. Returning residents (SB-1) and K visa holders do not pay it. (Step 12: After the Interview: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-10-prepare-for-the-interview/step-12-after-the-interview.html, 2026-10-11)

### Does a U.S. visa guarantee entry into the United States?

No. A visa lets you travel to a U.S. port of entry and ask to be admitted. A CBP officer there decides whether you enter. (About Visas - The Basics: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/frequently-asked-questions/about-basics.html, 2026-10-11; What the Visa Expiration Date Means: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/visa-expiration-date.html, 2026-10-11)

### What does The A Company do?

It prepares your U.S. visa application with you: the DS-160, paying the visa fee, booking the appointment and preparing the documents for the interview. (The A Company: the fam-ir2 service: https://theacompany.ai/, 2026-11-02)

### How much does The A Company’s service cost?

€2,500 per applicant. The government fee and the courier are paid separately, to them. (The A Company: the fam-ir2 service: https://theacompany.ai/, 2026-11-02)

### How and when do I pay The A Company?

In cash or with Stripe, when the service is done. (The A Company: the fam-ir2 service: https://theacompany.ai/, 2026-11-02)

### Can The A Company guarantee my visa?

No. Nobody can: a consular officer interviews you and decides whether you qualify. (U.S. Embassy in Kosovo: Nonimmigrant Visa FAQ: https://xk.usembassy.gov/frequently-asked-questions-nonimmigrant-visa/, 2026-10-11)