Adjustment of Status vs. Consular Processing
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Adjustment of Status vs. Consular Processing

Family

Once a family-based visa number is available, there are typically two paths to a green card: adjustment of status if you're already in the U.S., or consular processing if you're abroad.

Adjustment of status lets you remain in the U.S. throughout the process and often includes work and travel authorization while your case is pending. Consular processing is generally required if you're outside the U.S. or not eligible to adjust status domestically.

We help clients evaluate eligibility for each path, weigh the trade-offs in timing and travel flexibility, and prepare a complete filing regardless of which route fits their situation.

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