Immigration through consular processing

Immigrating to a new country is an exciting opportunity. It is an opportunity that provides unlimited benefits to the immigrant. However, immigrating to the US is not an easy task. While there are numerous ways of immigration, the current immigrant climate in the country it is for the best to employ the best immigration lawyers in New York. The immigration lawyer will make sure that the process of immigration goes on smoothly.

What is consular processing?

It is a procedure of applying for a green card through the US consulate in a foreign country or the US embassy. The best immigration lawyers in New York will explain you how the consular processing is one of the two ways of  applying through family-based immigration. If the immigrant is out of the country than this is the only process through which he/she can get a green card.

Steps for Consular process

1. Establish the eligibility
   The process of immigration begins when a US citizen on the behalf of the immigrant puts in the application. The concerned US citizen should be a family member or an employer. The form I-130 needs to be submitted and through it the eligibility needs to be proved.
   

2. I-130 Petition
   The I-130 form is submitted by the beneficiary. The USCIS notifies the beneficiary about their decision. An in-depth background check is made by the USCIS and only then the petitioner is notified about the decision. The I-130 approval notice arrives by mail as Form I-797, Notice of Action.
   

3. Visa Number
   Once the I-130 petition is approved, the beneficiary and petitioner are notified about the visa number. If the petition is made in the immediate relative category, the number of visas available are extensive. However, under the family preference category, there are limited number of visas available.
   
4. Submission of application
   The National Visa center notifies both the parties regarding the Submission of processing fee and the application. The petitioner also needs to submit the supporting documents. If you want to be sure of the process, hire the best immigration lawyers in New York to make sure that all documents are right. The beneficiary and the accompanying family member must fill the DS-260 form of immigrant visa and alien registration.
   
5. Appointment for consular processing
   After the visa is available and the DS-260 form is received by the NVC, the concerned officer schedules an interview with the beneficiary. The beneficiary makes the case and  the officer completes the processing. Once the green card is granted, the beneficiary receives the “Visa Packet”. After entering the US, the “Visa Packet” needs to be given to the CBP officer who directs the new immigrant to the right place.
   

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Understanding family-based immigration

All the residents of the US know that if you become a US citizen or are a permanent resident, you can get the green card for your family back home. However, one thing they don't know is how to accomplish it. The laws of the US immigration are complex. It takes an experienced person to understand them all. While a layman might fill all the forms right, they will still have problems accomplishing their goal. This problem doesn't occur with the immigration lawyers. They are well-versed in the immigration laws and know their working and loopholes in depth.

What is family-based immigration?

Family-based immigration is the process of applying for a green card through the spouse or a family member. The process is long and complex. It often lasts for years. The applicant gets fingerprinted, photographed, cleared by FBI and subjected to medical examination. All this process is done after the permanent family member places the file in the system. Without best immigration lawyer, the file can remain stuck in the system. You will need a person to keep track of the files in the immigration system.

Documents required

The documentation for family-based immigration is extensive. They need to be carefully kept with the application and numbered accordingly.  The best immigration lawyers in NJ make sure that your documents are up-to-date when you file for the immigration. The forms involved are Forms I-130 & I-485.

Form I-130 requires:

1. Proof of US citizenship
2. Proof of permanent resident status
3. Proof of relationship with the applicant

Form I-485 requires:

1. Proof of applicant’s clean record
2. Copy of applicant’s passport copy bearing non-immigrant visa
3. 2 passport size identical photographs
4. Form I-693 (medical examination report)
5. Form I-864 (Affidavit of Support)

When both forms with their concerned documents are attached and checked, then only the file is accepted. If you have hired the best immigration lawyers in NJ, he/she makes sure that your documents are submitted on time and your case moves smoothly. He/she will be there to handle all the hurdles. The interview of the applicant is rigorous if you are applying on the basis of marriage. The authorities will make sure that your marriage is not a sham. In such a case, you will want your immigration lawyer by your side. If you are still searching for the best immigration lawyers in NJ, consult Wildes & Weinberg. They have leading immigration lawyers specializing in family-based immigration cases.