Where is consular processing completed?

• A. At a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad
• B. Inside the United States
• C. At a local post office
• D. At an airport

Answer: (A)

Consular processing is the path used when an immigrant visa applicant is outside the United States. It is completed at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad, where the case is reviewed, documents are submitted, and an immigrant visa is issued after the interview. Once the visa is granted, the person transfers to the United States and becomes a lawful permanent resident upon entry (with the physical green card arriving later). If you’re already in the United States, you’d typically pursue adjustment of status with USCIS rather than consular processing. Processing at a local post office or an airport isn’t how consular processing works.