What is the difference between applying for adjustment of status and applying for an immigrant visa at U.S. consulate post abroad?
An individual can file for lawful permanent residency status by either applying for adjustment of status if he/she is in the U.S. already or he/she can apply for an immigrant visa if his/her residence is abroad. Both methods of applying are meant to give the individual lawful permanent resident status. In the case of the adjustment application, one is switching from a nonimmigrant or unlawful status and adjusting to a permanent resident status. In the case of the individual filing through the consulate abroad, the individual has no U.S. status and will be entering initially as a lawful permanent resident with ability to work, etc.
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