🇺🇸 United States · Permanent residence
Employment-based immigrant visa: consular processing
An employment-based applicant abroad completes the NVC and consular immigrant-visa process after the petition and visa-number conditions are satisfied. DS-260, civil documents, medical examination, interview, administrative processing and admission by CBP are separate steps; an approved petition or visa application alone is not permanent residence.
Timing
Check the official residence-period rule.
Government fee note
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Eligibility requirements
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Application and documents
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Official sources and verification record
Last verified：2026-08-09