G-2 Temporary Representative to an International Organization Visa
For representatives of a recognized government traveling temporarily to the United States to attend meetings of a designated international organization, and their immediate family members.
- Duration
- Initial admission: duration of status (D/S), tied to continued Dept of State recognition (8 CFR 214.2(g)(1)).
- Extensions
- No formal extension-of-stay filing; D/S continues while recognized. G-2 is NOT on the specific list of visas the Diplomatic Liaison Division will renew domestically (that list is limited to A-1, A-2, G-1, G-4, NATO-1, and NATO-6, per travel.state.gov's 'Renewal is Limited to Certain Visa Holders' section) - despite a general introductory line on the same page describing 'G-1-4' as renewable, the operative, more specific list excludes G-2. G-2 holders must obtain a new visa at a US Embassy/Consulate abroad.
- Work
- Employment authorized only in the official representative capacity.
- Dual intent
- limited - no explicit dual-intent statute; status tied to the assignment. No G-2-specific special immigrant/green-card category exists.
- Dependents
- A dependent or family member of a G-2 principal may NOT be employed in the United States (8 CFR 214.2(g)(9)); G-2 is also not included among the categories (G-1, G-3, G-4) eligible for the bilateral/de facto dependent-employment provisions in 8 CFR 214.2(g)(2).
- Path to a green card
- No G-2-specific special immigrant category. Standard family- or employment-based sponsorship only, if independently eligible.
- Processing time
- unverified - no fixed timeline published; varies by post.
Who qualifies
- Representative of a recognized government attending meetings of a designated international organization
- Immediate family members of a G-2 visa holder
Requirements
- Diplomatic note and/or travel orders confirming status, purpose, and dates
- Passport valid at least 6 months beyond the period of stay unless exempt
How to apply
- 1
Complete Form DS-160 and print the confirmation page
- 2
Obtain a diplomatic note/travel orders confirming status and purpose
- 3
Gather passport and photo meeting requirements
- 4
Interview generally not required (consular officer may still request one)
- 5
Attend any required interview/fingerprinting
- 6
Await any administrative processing
Fees and forms
| MRV nonimmigrant visa application fee | No fee - G visas exempt under 22 CFR 41.26 / 9 FAM 402.3-4(F) |
| Visa issuance fee | No fee for G-2 holders and immediate family |
DS-160 (all applications - G-2 cannot use DS-1648 for domestic renewal)
What changed in 2025 and 2026
- 2025-09-18: G-2 confirmed on the interview-waiver-eligible list effective October 1, 2025.
- 2026-01-01: Presidential Proclamation 10998 entry suspension took effect for 39 countries; 'certain diplomatic and official visas' are exempted, which secondary legal sources identify as covering G visas.
Where it goes wrong
- Cannot renew the visa inside the US despite G-1/G-3/G-4 sometimes being described together - G-2 must apply abroad
- Dependents can never work under this classification, unlike G-1/G-3/G-4 dependents
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