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Consular Processing

By Nimsy Garcia on Jan 4, 2022

Last updated on 27 Jul 2024

 

Consular Processing is the legal process by which a person outside the United States applies for an immigrant visa at a US Embassy or Consulate abroad in order to enter the country as a lawful permanent resident

To be eligible for Consular Processing,

you must be:

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  • Be outside of the United States or be inadmissible for Adjustment of Status

  • Have an approved immigrant visa petition on your behalf (e.g., through a family member or employer)

  • Have an immigrant visa number immediately available to you

  • Be admissible to the United States or eligible for a waiver of inadmissibility

  • Complete a medical examination performed by a USCIS-approved physician

  • Attend an interview at the US Embassy or Consulate in your country

  • Not have any unresolved bars to admissibility

IMPORTANT. Please note that these are the most common eligibility requirements for Consular Processing. There are many exceptions to these rules and other qualification criteria (e.g., refugees, asylees, diversity visa lottery winners, and certain employment-based applicants). For this reason, it is important to talk to an immigration attorney to determine whether you are truly eligible for Consular Processing.

The Consular Processing Process

Duration

Depends on location, click here for more information

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Cost

USD $ 325, Immigrant Visa Application Fee

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Summary of Process

Step 1

Duration:

Depends on location, click here for more information​

 

Cost:

​USD $675 paper filing

USD $625 online

File

Prepare and send your

case to USCIS

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Consular Interview

Step 2

Duration:

Depends on location

 

Costo: Depends

​Government Tariff, USD $265+ 

Additional Costs(Medical Exams, Certification of Prior Records, Oficial Translations)

Procesamiento con el Consulado

Entrevista Consular

 

Emisión de Visa

 Aprobación de Residencia Permanente

To know more about the process - including costs, processing times,  there might be more options available to make sure this process best fits you and your unique needs.

Talk to a lawyer today

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