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Iraqi Special Immigrant Visa
Special immigrant visas for certain Iraqi nationals who worked with or on behalf of the U.S. government and face serious threats because of that work. The main Iraqi SIV program stopped accepting new applications in 2014; limited related programs may remain.
Historical / closed · Editorial record dated 10/20/2026 · Not lawyer review or an eligibility decision. Check current official instructions.
Who this is for
Iraqi nationals with qualifying U.S.-affiliated employment — noting most program windows have closed.
The principal Iraqi SIV program closed to new applicants in 2014. Verify whether any related program applies before relying on this route.
Common problems
Closed windows
Do not assume an old program remains available — check the official pages for any current program.