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Consular Processing

I-797C, Notice of Action - Case Type: Form I-485

Important Question - Is the I-797C, Notice of Action - Request for Applicant to Appear for Initial Interview a Mandatory Interview, or is it an Optional Interview?

My immigrant / ex-wife and I never received any notice for an I-485 Adjustment Application for Permanent Residence interview. There was no Interview…

Case Type: Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

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Example:
Immigrant / ex-wife came to the United States on a K1 Visa.

May 28, 2006 - Immigrant / ex-wife arrived to the United States.

How does one apply for consular processing?

Hi Devin, consular processing only occurs after a immigrant or non-immigrant visa petition has been approved by the USCIS and sent the the U.S. Embassy or consulate for issuance of a visa. In some cases, a U.S. Citizen petition can file a petition for an immigrant visa for a family member directly at the U.S. Embassy or consulate if they have resided in the jurisdiction of the embassy or consulate for 6 months or more. These rules vary from post to post. Hope this helps.

What does it mean when the USCIS states that I might be inadmissible under 212(a)(3)(B) of the INA?

Section 212(a)(3)(B)is a provision of law that was included in the US Patriot Act and provides:

(3) Security and related grounds. -

(B) Terrorist activities-

(i) In general. - Any alien who -

(I) has engaged in a terrorist activity,

(II) a consular officer or the Attorney General knows, or has reasonable ground to believe, is engaged in or is likely to engage after entry in any terrorist activity (as defined in clause (iv),

(III) has, under circumstances indicating an intention to cause death or serious bodily harm, incited terrorist activity,

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