### Question
How is the "immigrant visa" defined?


### Answer
The term **immigrant visa** is defined in *8 U.S.C. § 1101* as follows -

> an immigrant visa required by this chapter and properly issued by a consular officer at his office outside of the United States to an eligible immigrant under the provisions of this chapter

#### Citation:
  - *8 U.S.C. § 1101*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 11-NATIONALITY > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

