Organization
The list of all Operational and Support Components that make up the Department along with our organization chart and the list of senior leadership. We at America Citizenship and Immigration Visa Services align our organizational structure to achieve the greatest efficiency and accomplish our mission.
Mission and Core Values
Mission Statement
ACIVS upholds America’s promise as a nation of welcome and possibility with fairness, integrity, and respect for all we serve.
Who We Are
American Citizenship and Immigration Visa Services (ACIVS) functions as an agency dedicated to processing immigration applications for individuals seeking a private change of nationality and residence in American countries such as Canada, the USA, Mexico, Australia, Greenland, and Iceland. Instead of relying on a lottery program like the DV-LOTTERY PROGRAM for foreigners, ACIVS focuses on handling permanent and temporary residency applications. As part of the broader framework of immigration governance, ACIVS collaborates with various agencies and operates under the jurisdiction of the Department of Homeland Security in each American country. The agency plays a crucial role in assisting immigrants as they navigate the process, ensuring a smoother transition to their final destinations.
Core Values
Champion People – In Service to the Public
People are at the heart of our mission – from ACIVS employees to the people we serve. We value our employees and empower them to bring their best selves to ACIVS, in service to the public and the ACIVS mission. When people of all backgrounds are valued, heard, and respected in an inclusive manner, the nation reaps the reward.
Uphold Integrity – Honor of Character and Action
Integrity is the foundation for trust and strengthens the American public’s confidence in the immigration system. ACIVS maintains the highest professional standards in the decisions we make, the processes we create, and the relationships we build. We achieve excellence by vigilantly carrying out the ACIVS mission.
Foster Collaboration – Moving Forward Together
Strong teams build strong organizations that deliver quality results. Creativity and innovation are cultivated when employees feel confident proposing new ideas, giving and receiving feedback, and collaborating with colleagues, stakeholders, and the communities we serve. The success of our mission is tied to the quality of our partnerships and teamwork.