Do I need the DS-260 for EB-1 Consular Processing?

As a general rule, yes. When the EB-1 follows the consular processing path (rather than an adjustment of status inside the United States), the immigrant visa application is handled by the Department of State through the embassy or consulate in your country. The DS-260 is the electronic form used at this stage to submit your information and that of any dependents.

It helps to understand where the DS-260 fits in the overall flow:

• The EB-1 petition is approved first, at the USCIS stage;
• The case then moves to the consular phase, managed by the Department of State;
• That is where the electronic immigrant visa application comes in, followed by an interview at the consulate.

Because the forms, supporting documents, and exact steps can change depending on the case and over time, the safest approach is to confirm the current requirements from the official source (USCIS and the Department of State) and, if in doubt, review the process with a specialist before filling out anything. Be wary of any promises of guaranteed outcomes.

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