Definition
Consular Officer
A U.S. State Department officer who interviews visa applicants abroad.
Consular officers have broad discretion to issue or refuse visas and their decisions are generally not subject to judicial review (the doctrine of consular nonreviewability). Most immigrant visa interviews abroad are conducted by consular officers.
See also
More immigration terms
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Crime Involving Moral Turpitude
A category of crime that triggers immigration consequences.
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Cross-Chargeability
Claiming a spouse or parent's country of birth to avoid a backlogged category.
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Dates for Filing
The earlier of the two Visa Bulletin charts — sets when you may submit an adjustment of status.
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Deferred Action
Administrative decision to defer removal of a noncitizen for a specific period.
Not legal advice. Definitions are provided for educational use. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney.