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Adjudicating Immigrant Visa (IV) Applicants in Their Country of Residence

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USCIS is updating procedures to allow consular officers to adjudicate immigrant visa applications in applicants' countries of residence rather than requiring travel to a specific post. This change streamlines the visa process and reduces travel burdens for green card applicants. The update affects consular processing timelines and procedures globally.

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