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What is consular processing?

Consular processing is the process of applying for an immigrant visa through a U.S. embassy or consulate outside the United States. Under the recent USCIS policy update, this pathway may become more important for many green card applicants who previously expected to apply from inside the United States. (USCIS)

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Home » FAQs » What is consular processing?

Consular processing is the process of applying for an immigrant visa through a U.S. embassy or consulate outside the United States. Under the recent USCIS policy update, this pathway may become more important for many green card applicants who previously expected to apply from inside the United States. (USCIS)

Answer by David Joseph Rozas

David Rozas is an experienced criminal and immigration lawyer and one of the founding partners of Rozas & Rozas Law Firm. He has been with the firm since 2004, joining his brother, Greg in practice. David concentrates his law practice on criminal defense and immigration.