Consular Processing of Employment-Based Immigrant Petitions

If you need to apply for an Immigrant Visa at a US Embassy or Consulate abroad based on an employment-based petition, this session is for you. In this session, Partner and Attorney Diya Mathews discussed consular processing. You will learn why and when consular processing may be necessary, how long this process currently takes, what the eligibility requirements for consular processing are, and many more. 0:00 Introduction 00:36 What is consular processing of an employment petition and when is it necessary? 2:07 How long does this process take and what are the steps involved for successful consular processing? 5:27 Disclaimer 5:47 Documents needed for consular processing. 12:38 Can I work while my consular processing is pending? 13:50 When is Form 824 required? 17:30 Child Status Protection Act 18:54 What the consular interview is like? How can someone prepare for it? 20:39 What are some common challenges in consular processing cases that you’ve run into and how do you typically handle them? 24:28 What happens if a visa application is denied or refused? 26:00 How much does consular processing cost and is there a way to expedite it? 27:18 Are there any potential risks or challenges of consular processing? 28:11 Any tips to maintain the green card once we are granted it? 30:28 Contact information #consularprocessing #employmentbasedimmigrantpetitions #visa #immigrantvisa #immigration #immigrationattorney #thursdayslivewithchugh ........................................................ To know more about CHUGH, LLP: https://www.chugh.com ........................................................ You can also follow us on: LinkedIn-   / chugh   Instagram-   / chughllp   Facebook-   / chughllp   Twitter-   / chughllp   ........................................................ Disclaimer: This conversation is for informational purposes only and does not create an attorney-client relationship.