Consular Processing

At Ware | Gasparian, we handle family and employment-based consular processing matters at U.S. Embassies and Consulates around the globe.  This process is designed for applicants who reside outside the United States, as well as for those who reside inside the United States but who do not qualify for Adjustment of Status with USCIS.

Consular processing generally begins with the petitioner filing an I-130 Relative Petition or an I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Relative with USCIS. Once the underlying petition is approved, our staff works with the Department of State’s National Visa Center to ensure that all required client documents are submitted in anticipation of the consular interview.  

We thoroughly prepare each client for their consular interview, discussing tips for a successful interview and following through with any additional requests from the post until the case is adjudicated. 

Waivers of Inadmissibility

In some instances, an applicant for permanent residence will be inadmissible to the United States and will thus require a waiver of inadmissibility prior to consular adjudication of the case.  Our attorneys and paralegals work closely with such applicants to prepare a waiver of the ground of inadmissibility.  We provide highly personalized attention to each waiver case in an effort to ensure the best possible outcome.