USCIS-approved I-140 petitions that select consular processing often trigger emails from the National Visa Center (NVC), causing confusion among applicants. Many recipients panic, questioning why the NVC is contacting them when they are already in the U.S. and planning to adjust their status.
Selecting consular processing during the I-140 filing provides flexibility for applicants. It allows them to file for Adjustment of Status (I-485) if their priority date becomes current, while also enabling the option for consular processing later if circumstances change.
Key Details:
- NVC emails are sent automatically when I-140 petitions are approved with consular processing.
- Applicants in the U.S. can typically ignore the NVC email if they plan to adjust status.
- When the priority date is current, applicants should file the I-485 package with USCIS.
- If the green card is approved through adjustment of status, the NVC must be notified to close the consular case.
This automated email does not indicate any issues; it simply reflects the chosen processing path that keeps options open for applicants.
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