IMMIGRATION OFFICE
American Samoa is the only United States Territory that has retained oversight of its own borders and the Department of Legal Affairs is tasked with protecting our borders and regulating travel to and from the Territory. Specifically, the Immigration Office ensures lawful entry of all travelers into and out of the Territory.
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Immigration officers are stationed at all ports to ensure all travelers entering or departing American Samoa have the proper travel documents. Our office is located on the first floor of the A.P. Lutali Executive Office Building (also known as "EOB") in Utulei.
Contact Us
Ph: (684) 633 - 4203
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Residency Petitions and Applications
If an immigrant wishes to establish residency in the Territory, they are required to go through an application process based on one of two categories: (1) a family based petition or (2) an employment based petition described in detail below.
Employment Based Immigration
Foreign nationals who immigrate based upon employment are required to fill out an application under the P-45 category. This form can be picked up from the Immigration Office on the First Floor of the Executive Office Building in Utulei.
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All applicants are required to post a bond that is dependent on the applicants country of origin and payable only upon approval of residency petition. Scroll down to view or click here to download the list of bonds.
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Application Fee: $75 USD plus a $30 USD fee for the identification card.
Family Based Immigration
Foreign nationals who immigrate based on familial ties are required to fill out and submit form P-12 to initiate the process. This form can be picked up from the Immigration Office on the First Floor of the Executive Office Building in Utulei.
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All applicants are required to post a bond that is dependent on the applicants country of origin and payable only upon approval of residency petition. Scroll down to view or click here to download the list of bonds.
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Application Fee: $75 USD plus a $30 USD fee for the identification card.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Both types of residency petitions must be completed, submitted, and approved before petitioner enters American Samoa!!!
Immigration Bonds and Fees*
* Does not include the fees for identification cards.