Consular Processing

Foreign nationals who desire to live in the United States as permament residents have two options.  First, those already in the United States may be eligible for a process completed in the United States known as adjustment of status.

Foreign nationals who wish to become lawful permanent residents generally have two options.  The first, for those who are already in the United States, is known as "adjustment of status".  However, not every intending immigrant in the United States qualifies for adjustment of status.