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When a person's preference category changes, either the sponsor or the beneficiary should contact the National Visa Center to inform them of the change in family-based preference category from Family Based 2nd category to the Family Based 3rd category.

If the petitioner or beneficiary does not do so, their visa will be denied when they are called to the embassy for their interviews.

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