### Question
How is the "consular officer" defined?


### Answer
The term **consular officer** is defined in *8 U.S.C. § 1101* as follows -

> any consular, diplomatic, or other officer of the United States designated under regulations prescribed under authority contained in this chapter, for the purpose of issuing immigrant or nonimmigrant visas

#### Citation:
  - *8 U.S.C. § 1101*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 11-NATIONALITY > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

