Permanent Resident Status Outside The U.S.

Getting Permanent Resident Status Outside the U.S through Immigrant Visa.

Applicants with an approved visa petition may pursue Permanent Resident status from outside the U.S. They can achieve this through consular processing of an immigrant visa.

The Approved Immigrant Visa Petition filed by a family member, employer or based on investment in the U.S. is sent by U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services to the National Visa Processing Center and thereafter to the American Embassy for the applicant’/beneficiary’s interview for the Immigrant Visa.

Once the Embassy approves and issues the immigrant visa, the applicant enters the U.S. as a permanent resident. USCIS then issues a green card to confirm their status.

Whether an Applicant is seeking Lawful Permanent Resident Status in the U.S through adjustment of status or Outside the U.S through Immigrant Visa at a Consulate or Embassy. Applicants must meet the general requirements for lawful permanent resident status.