Consular Processing Procedures

How would-be immigrants in the "preference categories" can track their progress toward visa availability using the Visa Bulletin.

 If you are applying for a U.S. visa (immigrant or nonimmigrant) or green card from overseas, you will be expected to attend an interview at a U.S. consulate.

If you are thinking of applying for a U.S. green card (lawful permanent residence), you are probably wondering how much it will cost.

What to do if you can't comply with the requirement to present an unopened visa envelope.

Gathering documents, paying fees, and other steps in preparation for your family-immigrant or diversity-visa interview at a U.S. consulate.

Procedures and tips for immigrants entering the U.S. via consular processing and needing to pay the immigrant fee in order to cover production of their green card.

Dealing with the visa-application question about whether you have documentation proving that you've received the required vaccinations.

Are you in the process of applying for an immigrant visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad? If so, one of the important steps is to must submit an electronic form called the DS-260. Here's how.

After a U.S. petitioner obtains USCIS approval of the initial visa petition, immigrating family members must step in and prepare and submit various forms, documents, and fees, as described here.

Given the many months or years it can take for your immigrant visa interview to be scheduled at a U.S. consulate, it's important that you advise the NVC of any changes of address, phone number, or email.

Find out how much income and assets the U.S. citizen or permanent resident sponsor will need to show for the foreign spouse's application to be approved.

Learn what a U.S. citizen or permanent resident petitioning an immigrant should know about the risks, liabilities, and financial obligations they are taking on.

Situations where green card applicants can avoid having the U.S. petitioner submit a promise of financial support.

Instructions for household members promising to add their income to the main petitioners for purpose of sponsoring an incoming immigrant.