Consular Visa Processing as an Alternative to USCIS
Many people may change their status in the United States to obtain permanent residence through a new non-immigrant status that is adjudicated in the United States by the office of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). However, it is also possible to obtain entry through an alternative procedure conducted in foreign countries at U.S. consulates operating under State Department authority. Known as consular processing in which you obtain a visa to enter the United States, this process is necessary for those living abroad seeking to enter the United States legally or trying to bring family members or fiancés in other countries to the U.S.
To learn how consular processing can meet your needs in situations where you need to get a visa that can lead to permanent residence, contact an experienced immigration attorney at the Law Office of Cheryl R. David in New York. We work closely with U.S. residents to make sure that the State Department receives the necessary information to help consular processing work smoothly for you and your family.
We Coordinate All Stages of the Consular Visa Application Process
New York immigration lawyer Cheryl David advises clients about the suitability of consular processing in your situation. For example, the ability to interview with the U.S. consul overseas might work to your advantage, but adverse consular decisions are not appealable. Her experience can help you avoid strategic mistakes in deciding whether to pursue the consular processing option.
She also helps you with the application and presentation of supporting documents to the state department, and helps you get ready for the interview. While most visas processed through a U.S. consulate are for initial entry on a family-based immigrant visa, consular processing can also lead to adjustment of status for nonimmigrants in the United States. You first have to go back to your home country, however, without any guarantee that you'll be allowed to re-enter the U.S.
Our law firm can explain all the opportunities and risks associated with consular processing, and help you through the entire procedure. For an initial consultation with a skilled immigration lawyer, contact the Law Office of Cheryl R. David in New York.
