"A key resource guide for immigration attorneys of all experience levels when confronting the increasingly complex problem areas of consular practice. More than ever, today's visa processing environment is a potential and ever-changing minefield for the unwary practitioner and client. From ongoing processing delays worldwide due to protracted security clearances, to H-1B re-adjudications at key consular posts, practitioners must be prepared to effectively advise and represent clients by being familiar with agency procedure on specific legal issues, post-specific requirements, and other visa-related matters. The authors of the Handbook's articles have vast experience dealing with complex legal and procedural issues that frequently arise at specific consular posts. They offer readers focused and highly practical insights as to how the key issues of the day are viewed by the Department of State and its various consulates worldwide, how to effectively and ethically prepare clients for consular interviews, and how to best resolve problems that may arise with visa adjudications"--Preface.