IFS Consular Processing Procedures 5

Question 1

When a principal immigrant visa applicant is approved, which family members may be eligible to receive derivative immigrant visas?

Accepted Answer

Spouse and unmarried children under 21 only

Answer

Derivative immigrant visas are available to the principal applicant's spouse and unmarried children under 21 who accompany or follow-to-join the principal immigrant.

Question 2

What is the 'Doctrine of Consular Nonreviewability' as it applies to U.S. consular visa decisions?

Accepted Answer

Federal courts generally cannot review a consular officer's visa refusal on the merits

Answer

Under the doctrine of consular nonreviewability, federal courts generally lack jurisdiction to review a consular officer's decision to deny a visa, with very narrow constitutional exceptions.

Question 3

A K-1 fiancé(e) visa applicant enters the U.S. and marries the U.S. citizen petitioner. What is the next step to obtain lawful permanent residence?

Accepted Answer

The applicant files Form I-485 (Adjustment of Status) with USCIS

Answer

After marrying the U.S. citizen within 90 days of K-1 entry, the beneficiary adjusts status to LPR by filing Form I-485 with USCIS without returning abroad.

Question 4

Under the Adam Walsh Act, what restriction applies when a U.S. citizen petitioner has been convicted of certain sex offenses against a minor?

Accepted Answer

USCIS may deny the I-130 or I-129F unless the Secretary of Homeland Security determines the petitioner poses no risk

Answer

The Adam Walsh Act bars USCIS from approving certain family-based petitions filed by sex offenders unless the Secretary of DHS affirmatively determines the petitioner presents no risk to the beneficiary.

Question 5

What is the purpose of the NVC's 'Invoice ID Number' (IIN) in the immigrant visa process?

Accepted Answer

It identifies the case for fee payment and document submission on the CEAC portal

Answer

The NVC Invoice ID Number (IIN) is a unique identifier used by applicants to pay fees and submit documents through the Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC) portal.

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IFS Consular Processing Procedures 5