consular function
Defined in 1 place of the United States Code.
As used in this subsection, the term “consular function” includes the issuance of visas, the performance of notarial and other legalization functions, the adjudication of passport applications, the adjudication of nationality, and the issuance of citizenship documentation.
Source
- 1998–present22 U.S.C. § 4024Foreign Relations and Intercourse · Functions of Secretary · under this subchapter