Adjustment of status and consular processing can lead to permanent residence through marriage, but they differ in location, work authorization, and the consequences of departure.
The State Department has paused diversity visa issuance. Applications and interviews may continue, but consular posts cannot issue new DVs under the current guidance.
U.S. citizens age 21 or older can file Form I-130 for their parents, and the IR-5 category has no visa bulletin wait. We cover the Ankara interview, the new I-864 credit check, public charge review for older parents, and current fees.
