Los Angeles Consular Processing Attorneys

Get your green card from a consulate

After an immigrant petition has been approved by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and a visa becomes available, the beneficiary can obtain a green card through adjustment of status if located in the United States or consular processing if residing outside of the country. Consular processing involves filing an application for permanent residency through the consulate located in the beneficiary’s country of residence.

From a law firm based in Los Angeles, consular processing help available

A law firm can assist Los Angeles based U.S. citizens and permanent residents with the consular processing of relatives located abroad. Family members can receive thorough support when filing a petition for their alien relatives through a local office. Likewise, an attorney can assist L.A. businesses with all aspects of recruitment, labor certification and filing of a petition for alien workers with USCIS.

Petition approval and visa availability

The decision approving an immigrant petition is forwarded to Department of State’s National Visa Center (NVC). If a visa is not immediately available to the alien worker or relative, the application remains at NVC until the priority date becomes current. The best immigration lawyers in Los Angeles keep the petitioner and beneficiary updated about the progress of the case and the anticipated date of visa availability. If the petition is denied, they can help you appeal the decision.

Your consulate appointment

The U.S. consulate schedules an interview soon after the priority date becomes current, where the consular officer provides the beneficiary with a visa packet to present to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer at the port of entry. Upon admittance into the United States, the beneficiary has the right to live and work, and should expect receipt of a green card within 30 days.

Contact an immigration attorney in Los Angeles for a free consultation

Call 323-391-3932 or use the online contact form for assistance with your immigration case from a qualified lawyer near you.