USA Consular & Immigration Desk
Complete consular procedures for the four US missions, USCIS parent sponsorship pathways, dual citizenship protocols, and how to reach the Bangladeshi-American community.
Bangladesh Diplomatic Missions in the United States
Jurisdiction applies based on your US state of residence — always file with the mission that covers your state.
- 3510 International Dr NW, Washington, DC 20008
- (202) 244-0183
- States: DC, MD, VA, NC, SC, GA, FL, WV
- 34-18 Northern Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
- (212) 599-6767
- States: NY, NJ, CT, MA, PA, ME, NH, VT, RI
- 501 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
- (323) 937-8550
- States: CA, WA, OR, NV, AZ, UT, ID, HI, AK
- 999 Brickell Ave #400, Miami, FL 33131
- (305) 507-6880
- States: FL, MS, AL, LA, TX (Southern District)
Walk-in window: weekday mornings 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM; mail-in applications via USPS Registered Mail with a prepaid return envelope. Fees are paid by Money Order payable to the respective mission.
Consular Services & Essential Documentation
The five core workflows with current fees, document checklists, and turnaround times.
- Original US passport valid 6+ months
- Prior expired BD passport or dual nationality certificate
- Prepaid certified USPS return envelope with tracking
Processing: 10-15 business days
- Signed in person before a consular officer, or notarized + Secretary of State apostille
- 2 passport photos each of executant and attorney
- Drafted strictly per the BD Power of Attorney Act 2012 format
Same-day counter attestation
- Online application via epassport.gov.bd
- Mandatory 17-digit verified NID or digital birth certificate
- Original old MRP / handwritten passport
Biometrics: NY / DC missions
- Form J filled in duplicate with notary attestation
- Proof of remittance equivalent to $1,000 USD sent to Bangladesh
- US naturalization certificate copy
Processing: 4-6 months (MoHA Dhaka)
- Official US state birth certificate (county health dept)
- BDRIS (bdris.gov.bd) printout for the online record
- Both parents' valid Bangladeshi passports or NIDs
Timeframe: 7 business days
Immigration & Family Settlement Help Desk
Sponsoring parents for a green card (I-130 / IR-5)
US citizens age 21+ can sponsor parents in the IR-5 immediate-relative category — no visa waitlist.
- Stage 1 — I-130 petition: $625 online / $675 paper; petitioner US birth certificate showing parents' names.
- Stage 2 — NVC: Form I-864 affidavit of support at 125% of the HHS poverty line + 3 years of tax transcripts + PCC from Bangladesh.
- Stage 3 — Interview: IOM medical (Mohakhali, Dhaka) + interview at US Embassy Dhaka; immigrant visa valid 6 months.
Mother's petition needs the Bangladeshi Nikahnama with English translation.
B1/B2 visitor invitation for parents & siblings
Inviting family for a birth, graduation or holiday: anchor the application in strong ties to Bangladesh.
- Proof of strong ties: property deed, pension or family in Bangladesh
- Form I-134 declaration of financial support from the host
- Senior visitors: pre-selected medical insurance + DS-160 tips
F-1 OPT → STEM & the H-1B lottery
Key compliance points for Bangladeshi students and tech professionals:
- Form I-983 STEM training plan must stay compliant through the extension
- Cap-gap extension gives automatic relief while the lottery runs
- Day-1 CPT carries serious stamping and status risks — get advice before enrolling
N-400 physical presence & child citizenship
5-year rule: min 30 months (913 days) in the US. 3-year married rule: min 18 months (548 days). Any trip over 180 days presumes a break in residence. A child born on US soil is a natural-born US citizen (14th Amendment) and also a Bangladeshi citizen by descent (Bangladesh Citizenship Order 1972, Section 5) — no dual nationality certificate is required before age 21.
Bangladeshi-American Community Directory
A verified directory of Deshi immigration attorneys, CPAs, mortgage brokers, contractors and businesses across New York, New Jersey, Texas, California and Michigan is being assembled. Listings will require proof of license or registration.