Why CP over AOS?????

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Nipster

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Hi All,

I'm just kind of curious as to what some of your thought processes were to opt for consular processing (CP) over adjustment of status (AOS).

According to what I have heard so far CP takes anywhere from 4 to 8 months to be called for an interview. However, if you decide to go the AOS route, you're pretty much considered a permanent resident after your AOS application has been pending for 6 months although the approval can take anywhere from 12-24 months. Also, AOS seems to be a lot safer since your LOC and I-140 will still be valid throughout the process and after 6 months you're free to switch jobs and so forth.

So, what was the reason that some of you guys selected CP over AOS?

Confused Immigrant -- Please Help!!

Thanks
Nipster
 
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Thanks for the link. But, I still don't understand why people opt for CP over AOS because under the new laws AOS applicants are granted pretty much all the privileges of a permanent resident after the application is pending for 6 months.

However, if you choose CP there is a chance that you will not be even called for an interview after 6 months.

Am I right?

Thanks
Nipster
 
yes, AOS is preferable now

With AC21 (hoping the final regulations will be favorable to the applicants), AOS is not a bad choice at all. Once you are out of the country, it becomes very complicated in case of denial.
 
Thanks!!

Thanks so much. That is the exact answer I was looking for. Also check out the following web site for a recommendation for AOS over CP given the current economic conditions and new immigration laws.

Hope this will be helpful for a lot of others going through this dilemma as well.


http://www.murthy.com/UDaosvcp.html

Best regards,
Nipster
 
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