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What is the purpose of Form I-824, Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition? | | | | | |
Form I-824, Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition, is used to request: | | | | | |
| • | A duplicate approval notice |  |
| • | Approval notice to another U.S. Consulate and | |
| • | Notice to a U.S. Consulate for derivative visas to family members |
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| 8. | Can I apply for work permit if I have applied for Consular Processing of immigrant visa? | | | |
| | No, you may not apply for Work Permit under this circumstance. |
| 9. | Can I apply for advance parole if I have applied for Consular Processing of immigrant visa? | | | |
| | No, you may not apply for Advance Parole under this circumstance. |
| 10. | How is Consular Processing of immigrant visa different from Adjustment of Status? |
| | | | | The differences between Consular Processing and Adjustment of Status are: |
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Consular Processing of immigrant visa is generally quicker than Adjustment of Status | |
| • | Consular Processing of immigrant visa must be processed in your foreign country of residence or country of birth. You must reside in the U.S. to apply for Adjustment of Status |
| | • | You may not apply for work permit or advance parole if you have applied for Consular Processing of immigrant visa. Adjustment of Status has
the privilege of Work Permit and Advance Parole | | • | If you apply for Consular Processing of immigrant visa, you must do it through the consulate
of the country of last residence or country of birth for an interview and medical exam. If you apply for Adjustment of Status, you need to take fingerprints and physical exam in the U.S. |
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