How will I know if my EB-1 case was forwarded to the consulate after the I-140 was approved?

You track this through the official channels and communications for your case. After the I-140 is approved under EB-1, the path depends on how you are pursuing the green card: through adjustment of status inside the United States or through consular processing abroad.

In consular processing, the approved petition is forwarded to the National Visa Center (NVC), which takes over coordination of the next steps. From that point:

• You or your representative will receive official communications about the transfer and the required documentation.
• The NVC organizes the steps leading to scheduling your consulate interview.
• It is worth checking the USCIS website and NVC messages regularly for updates.

With adjustment of status, when you remain in the United States, the consulate is not part of the process, so knowing which path you are on avoids confusion when tracking your case.

If you have questions about where your case stands, use official channels and, if needed, rely on a specialist to avoid missing deadlines or falling for unfounded promises.

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