This notice is to inform you that your case for an immigrant visa is documentarily complete at the National Visa Center (NVC) and has been since [date]. NVC has received all of the fees, forms and documents required prior to attending an immigrant visa interview. Your petition is awaiting an interview appointment.
How to expedite your immigrant visa case?
- List the NVC case number & invoice number in the subject line and in the body of the email.
- List NVC Expedite Request in the subject line and in the body of the email.
- List the beneficiary’s full name and date of birth in the body of the email.
- List the petitioner’s full name and date of birth in the body of the email.
How to check the status of your immigration case?
- Once you know the processing location, you can go to the USCIS Processing Times Page.
- Select the application form you filed.
- Select the location from the dropdown menu.
- Note the anticipated processing time for cases like yours.
Is an immigrant visa number the same as case number?
The National Visa Center (NVC) assigns each immigrant petition a case number. The NVC case number has three letters followed by ten numbers. The three letters are an abbreviation for the overseas embassy or consulate that will process the immigrant visa case (for example, JAK for Jakarta, MNL for Manila).
Why are immigration visa wait times so long?
We’ve established that visa wait times grow because there is a statutory limit on the number of green cards the government may issue each year. But there’s more. In addition to that, U.S. immigration law says no more than seven percent of all immigrant visas can be given to people of one country in a given year.
What does it mean when your case is at NVC?
After receiving an approved immigrant petition from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, NVC works with you on your visa application package. NVC's role is to ensure that the minimum paperwork required by the consular officer is received and properly filled out.
How long does it take for NVC to send case to embassy?
After you have submitted all of your required documentation to the National Visa Center, paid the visa fees, and uploaded all of the necessary documents to your Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC) portal, it can take anywhere from 3 to 6 months for the National Visa Center to review your documentation and ...
How long does it take for NVC to send case to Embassy 2022?
Your petition is awaiting an interview appointment. At this time, no further action is required. We appreciate your patience. After the NVC sends you this confirmation, then you can expect to wait between 2-6 months for the NVC to schedule you an interview at the U.S. consulate in your home country.
What happens after your case is sent to Department of State?
After USCIS approves your petition, they will transfer your case to the Department of State's National Visa Center (NVC) for pre-processing. The first step in this processing is the creation of your case in our system. Once this is complete, we will send you a Welcome Letter by e-mail or physical mail.
Is NVC scheduling interviews for 2022?
After reviewing your application, the NVC will schedule your immigrant visa interview. As of April 25, 2022, the NVC is reviewing documents submitted on or before February 4, 2022. Applicants must still complete all necessary formalities for their applications before the NVC reviews their case.
How long does NVC take to schedule interview after Documentarily qualified 2022?
How long does it take to get an appointment? Although NVC strives to schedule appointments within three months of NVC's acceptance of all requested documentation, this timeframe is subject to the operating status and capacity of the consular section.
How do I know when my NVC case is complete?
Confirming NVC Case Complete Call NVC directly at 1-603-334-0700. In general, the call center is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to midnight, Eastern Standard Time. Consequently, the operator will confirm if you have NVC case complete.
How long does it take for NVC to send interview letter 2021?
That can often take six to eight weeks after approval of the I-130, and possibly even longer. When NVC receives your case, it will send you a notification, typically via email. If you're a "preference relative" (on a waiting list), that delay won't affect you much.
How long does it take NVC to review documents 2022?
Each form has its own processing time. For example, in 2021, the time for the most general Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status, was 12.9 months. In comparison, in early 2022, the time was 26.2 months.
How do you know if US visa is approved?
You can check the status of your visa application on ceac.state.gov. If your visa has been denied, you may find useful information on Ineligibilities and Waivers on usvisas.state.gov.
What does it mean when USCIS is reviewing your case?
It simply means USCIS is working on your file. This status is usually accompanied by the statement that “no action is required” and that the filling is being processed in the order it was received.
How long does the Department of State for visa processing?
For up-to-date information about visa fees, see Fees for Visa Services on the U.S. State Department website. Processing the visa fees usually takes about a week. After the fees are paid and processed, you can go online to file the DS-260 (immigrant visa application).
How do I know if my case is complete at NVC?
Confirming NVC Case Complete Call NVC directly at 1-603-334-0700. In general, the call center is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to midnight, Eastern Standard Time. Consequently, the operator will confirm if you have NVC case complete.
How long does it take NVC to review documents 2022?
It frequently takes the NVC at least two months to review one's documents.
What next after NVC accepted documents?
The NVC then checks your DS-260 form and the supporting documents, and forwards them to the consulate that is responsible for scheduling and conducting your immigrant visa interview. The embassy or consulate then makes the final decision on your immigrant visa petition after the interview.
Why NVC send case back to USCIS?
The 5 reasons for a return are: statutory ineligibility, fraud, withdrawal of petition, missing or incorrect information, and death of petitioner/qualifying relative. If the petition is missing information or there are inaccuracies, then USCIS will issue Request for Evidence (RFE).
What is INA section 203?
Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) section 203 (g) provides that the “Secretary of State shall terminate the registration (petition) of any alien who fails to apply for an immigrant visa within one year” of notice of visa availability.
What happens when you submit your fees to NVC?
Once you submit your fees, forms, and supporting documents to NVC, we will review your case to ensure you provided all the documentation required to schedule the immigrant visa interview. Interviews are based on the availability of appointments offered at the Embassy/Consulate.
What happens if a visa is not available?
If a visa is not available, unfortunately there is nothing that NVC can do to expedite the petition. Immigrant visa processing is governed by the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, as amended, which controls availability of visas. There is no provision within the law that would allow the Department of State to issue a visa to someone for whom a visa is unavailable.
What does NVC do with a visa?
If a visa is available for your petition (or if the Department of State believes that one will be available in the next several months), NVC will send you, the beneficiary, a letter or email directing you to begin visa pre-processing with NVC.
How to withdraw a petition from NVC?
To withdraw a petition, you must submit a signed written statement requesting that the petition be withdrawn and explaining the reason to NVC using our Public Inquiry Form. If an attorney or accredited representative submits the request, a G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Representative, must accompany the request.
How to change visa category back to F2B?
Applicants whose case is at NVC should submit requests using NVC’s online inquiry form. NVC will forward the request to USCIS and change the visa category back to F2B upon receipt of USCIS’s approval.
What happens if you don't get a visa?
If visas are not available for your visa category, NVC will notify you that NVC received your petition and will hold it until a visa becomes available.
How to hire an attorney for a visa?
If you wish to hire an attorney, please submit a signed form G-28 Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Representative to the National Visa Center (NVC) using our Public Inquiry Form.
How to transfer a case to a consulate?
If your case is at a U.S. embassy or consulate, contact the potential gaining U.S. embassy or consulate in writing to request a transfer of your case. Please include a justification for the request. If you are not a resident of that country, specify that in your request.