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Special Immigrant International Organization Employee

Who it's for: For certain long-term employees of international organisations and their eligible family members.

Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.

Last checked 3 Nov 2026

Requirements at a glance

  • Family can join: Some family members
  • Can lead to permanent residence: Yes

What the official pages say

2 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.

  • Family can joinSome family membersOfficial wording
    “and their eligible family members to apply for special immigrant status”
  • Can lead to permanent residenceYesOfficial wording
    “become permanent residents of the U.S. (get a Green Card)”

We have not yet recorded: Job offer needed; Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Money to show; Main fee; Salary threshold; Decision time; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.

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Before you pay anyone

  • Nobody can guarantee a visa. Only the government of the country you apply to decides.
  • UK employers must not charge you for a Certificate of Sponsorship.
  • German missions say you don't need an agent to get a visa appointment.
  • Check any adviser or recruitment agent on an official register before you pay.
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