Consular Processing is the process of applying for any United States Visas from outside of the United States. Â This is different from an Adjustment of Status (AOS), which is for those eligible to apply for a Green Card within the United States. Â Consular Processing means that for one to receive their Green Card, one would need to wait in their country of origin to get a United States Green Card approved. Â Consular Processing and Adjustment of Status have separate processing times, application forms, supporting documents and fees.Â