🇺🇸 United States · Permanent residence
Family-based immigrant visa: consular processing
A family immigrant applicant abroad completes the NVC and consular process after the petition and visa-number requirements are satisfied. The process includes DS-260, civil documents, financial sponsorship, medical examination, interview and any administrative processing before immigrant admission.
Timing
Check the official residence-period rule.
Government fee note
Check the official fee schedule.
Eligibility requirements
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Application and documents
Check the official application processing guidance.
Official sources and verification record
Last verified:2026-08-09