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U.S. immigration for people from Greece

What people from Greece should know before applying for a U.S. visa or green card: the rules that apply to Greece specifically, and the most common paths. Then tell your story once and receive proposals from licensed U.S. immigration attorneys.

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Greece at a glance

Visit with an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program)Yes
E-1 treaty trader visaAvailable
E-2 treaty investor visaNot available
Own line in the Visa BulletinNo: worldwide line
Green card lottery (last published list, DV-2026)Eligible
Entry restrictionsNone
Temporary Protected Status (TPS)Not designated
Where visas are processedThe U.S. Embassy in Athens processes both nonimmigrant and immigrant visas.

Green card lottery: registration for DV-2027 had not opened as of mid-October 2026. A federal court ordered the State Department to open it, and that order may be appealed.

What is specific to Greece right now

Common U.S. immigration paths for people from Greece

ESTA / Visa WaiverVisit the U.S. visa-free for up to 90 days with ESTAH-1B visaWork visa for specialty jobs, sponsored by a U.S. employerL-1 visaTransfer to a U.S. office of your multinational employerO-1 visaWork visa for people with extraordinary ability or achievementMarriage green cardGreen card through your U.S. citizen or resident spouseGreen card lottery (DV)Yearly random drawing for green cards from lower-immigration countries

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  2. Your organized case is offered to licensed U.S. immigration attorneys who handle this type of case. Interested attorneys send you offers, and you compare and choose — or don't.
  3. Once you choose, you and your attorney work in one place: messages, documents, deadlines and automatic USCIS status updates, on the web and in the mobile app.
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Frequently asked questions

Can people from Greece visit the U.S. with an ESTA?
Yes. Greece is in the Visa Waiver Program, so its citizens can usually visit for up to 90 days for tourism or business with an approved ESTA instead of a visa.
Can people from Greece get an E-2 investor visa?
Not on Greece nationality alone: there is no E-2 treaty between Greece and the United States. Some people qualify through a second nationality from a treaty country, or use other paths such as EB-5.
Can people from Greece enter the green card lottery?
Greece was eligible in the last published program (DV-2026). Eligibility is set again every year, so check the official instructions when registration opens.
Where do people from Greece have their visa interview?
The U.S. Embassy in Athens processes both nonimmigrant and immigrant visas.
Can I work with a U.S. attorney while I am still in Greece?
Yes. MyUSVisa works online: you tell your story from anywhere, licensed U.S. immigration attorneys review it and send proposals, and you choose. This works before you travel or once you are already in the United States.

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Last checked by the MyUSVisa team and counsel in October 2026. Country rules change often, especially entry restrictions, TPS and parole programs. Always verify on travel.state.gov and uscis.gov, or ask your attorney.
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