Definition
An in-country application is a filing made while the applicant is already physically present in the destination country and lawfully entitled to submit from there. Some routes allow this for renewals, status switches, researchers, graduates, or applicants who entered visa-free, while others require the first filing to begin abroad. Whether an in-country application is allowed can be one of the most important differences between otherwise similar visa and permit routes.
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Change of Status
A switch from one immigration basis to another, such as moving from a student, job-seeker, or family status into an employment-based permit.
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Consular Processing
An application flow where part or all of the immigration file is handled through an embassy, consulate, or outsourced visa centre outside the destination country.
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许可续签
在临时签证、居留许可或工作授权到期前延期的程序，以便合法居留和工作权利得以延续。
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