Immigrants from Venezuela in the United States — complete guide
Diaspora overview
Approximately 470,000 people of Venezuela-origin live in the United States according to recent US Census American Community Survey (ACS) estimates.
Venezuelan-Americans; rapid growth since 2014 political crisis; FL (Doral)
Venezuela consulate network in the US
For routine consular services (passport renewal, national ID, civil registry, notarial services, voting from abroad), visit the nearest Venezuela consulate in the US. See the Venezuela consulate directory for all locations.
Venezuela Embassy in Washington, DC
The Embassy of Venezuela in the United States handles bilateral diplomatic relations and emergency support.
- Phone: not listed — confirm the current number on the embassy’s official website
- Address: See the Venezuela consulate in Washington, DC for verified address
US visa for Venezuela citizens
See US visa reciprocity for Venezuela citizens
US travel advisory for Venezuela
US State Department’s current advisory level for Venezuela:
Level 3: Reconsider travel (updated April 20, 2026) — https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/venezuela.html
For details and re-entry guidance, see Traveling to Venezuela from the US.
Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
TPS status: see /procedures/tps-by-country/venezuela/ for current designation.
US bilateral tax treaty status
✅ Venezuela has a US bilateral income-tax treaty (per IRS Pub 901). See /procedures/us-bilateral-tax-treaties/
Social Security Totalization Agreement
❌ Venezuela does NOT have a Social Security Totalization Agreement with the US.
DV-2026 Diversity Visa Lottery eligibility
❌ Venezuela citizens are NOT eligible for DV-2026 — Over 50K immigrants in past 5 years. See /procedures/dv-diversity-visa-lottery/ for details and exception rules.
Common immigration pathways for Venezuela citizens in the US
| Pathway | USCIS form | Typical processing | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family-based (USC spouse/parent/child) | I-130 + I-485 | Varies — see USCIS processing times (immediate relatives) and the Visa Bulletin (other family categories) | Family relationship to USC or LPR |
| Family-based (USC sibling, F4) | I-130 + I-485 | 10-25+ years for Venezuela (visa cap) | Sibling of USC |
| Employment-based EB-1/EB-2/EB-3 | I-140 + I-485 | 1-15+ years (per Visa Bulletin) | Employer sponsorship + extraordinary ability OR advanced degree OR skilled occupation |
| Asylum (within 1 year of US arrival) | I-589 | Varies — see USCIS processing times | Past persecution OR well-founded fear |
| TPS (if Venezuela currently designated) | I-821 + I-765 | 30-60 days for re-registration | Venezuela national in US as of designation date |
| DACA | I-821D | 90+ days | Came to US under 16, school/military/work, no major crimes |
| U-visa (crime victim) | I-918 | 5-10+ years (waitlist) | Victim of qualifying crime + helpful to law enforcement |
| T-visa (trafficking victim) | I-914 | 1-3 years | Victim of severe trafficking + cooperation |
| VAWA self-petition | I-360 | 1-2 years | Abuse by USC or LPR spouse/parent |
| Cancellation of removal (LPR) | EOIR Form 42A | 1-5 years in court | LPR 5+ years, certain conditions |
| Cancellation of removal (non-LPR) | EOIR Form 42B | 5-15+ years in court | 10+ years US presence, exceptional hardship to USC/LPR family |
Related procedural information
- Venezuela consulates in the US — passport, ID, civil registry, notarial services
- Visa reciprocity for Venezuela citizens — visa fees, entries, validity
- Traveling to Venezuela from the US — re-entry, advance parole, embassy
- USCIS form library — all USCIS forms
- Find an immigration attorney — AILA + BIA-recognized
- BIA-recognized legal help by state — free representation
- Cross-border tax obligations by home country
- Social Security totalization by country
Last verified: 2026-09-24. General procedural information — not legal advice. Immigration rules change frequently; verify current status before relying.
Recent fee, deadline, and contact context (2025-2026)
For the Embassy of Venezuela in Washington DC, confirm the current phone number and hours on the embassy’s official website. The H.R.1 / OBBBA immigration fee changes affect several USCIS forms (Form I-589 asylum filing fee $100 + $105/year Annual Asylum Fee (FY2027, inflation-adjusted); Form I-102 I-94 replacement +$24). H.R.1 also raised initial TPS registration (Form I-821) from the old $50 cap in INA § 244(c)(1)(B) to $500 — $520 for filings postmarked on or after October 16, 2026, non-waivable, plus $30 biometrics; re-registration still has no I-821 fee. Verify current USCIS fees at uscis.gov/g-1055 (Form G-1055) before filing.
For US embassy/consulate services IN Venezuela (visa interviews, US passport renewal for citizens abroad): see travel.state.gov. US embassies abroad maintain Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at step.state.gov for US citizens registering travel plans.
USCIS Contact Center: 1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833) Monday-Friday 8:00am-8:00pm ET. ICE Detention Locator System (ODLS): locator.ice.gov/odls. EOIR immigration court case status: 1-800-898-7180 (24/7 automated, English/Spanish). The State Department publishes no general visa-information telephone line: for an immigrant-visa case use the National Visa Center’s public inquiry form (travel.state.gov); otherwise contact the US embassy or consulate holding your case. The Visa Bulletin priority dates publish monthly around the 15th.
For US-Venezuela consular protection emergencies: contact the Embassy of Venezuela in Washington DC (current number on its official website) OR the nearest Venezuela consulate. Many consulates have 24/7 emergency phone lines for severe situations (death, arrest, medical emergency, missing person).