Definition
Consular Processing
Applying for an immigrant visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad.
Consular processing is the alternative to adjustment of status. Once USCIS approves the underlying petition and the priority date becomes current, the case moves to the National Visa Center and then to a U.S. embassy or consulate for the immigrant visa interview.
See also
More immigration terms
-
Crime Involving Moral Turpitude
A category of crime that triggers immigration consequences.
-
Cross-Chargeability
Claiming a spouse or parent's country of birth to avoid a backlogged category.
-
Dates for Filing
The earlier of the two Visa Bulletin charts — sets when you may submit an adjustment of status.
-
Deferred Action
Administrative decision to defer removal of a noncitizen for a specific period.
-
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
Discretionary protection from deportation for certain people brought to the U.S. as children.
Not legal advice. Definitions are provided for educational use. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney.