What Happens Next?


Appointment NVC Processing

Page 1  2  3  4  5  6  7

Overview

The information below provides the applicant with an overview of the steps that take place once the applicant have obtained all the applicant's documents and have completed the necessary forms.

STEP ONE

The petitioner in the applicant's case has been sent instructions concerning completion of the Affidavit of Support (form I-864) and supporting documents needed for financial sponsorship. The applicant may want to contact the applicant's petitioner to ensure that these documents are completed and returned to NVC as directed.

STEP TWO

The NVC will complete all necessary administrative processing of the applicant’s immigrant visa application. The applicant may be requested to provide additional information if the applicant has incomplete or are missing documents.

STEP THREE

Approximately one month before the applicant’s scheduled interview appointment with a consular officer, the applicant will receive an appointment letter containing the date and time of the applicant’s visa interview along with instructions for obtaining a medical examination.

Getting the applicant’s documents back

The applicant will receive the applicant’s original documents back at the time of the visa interview.

Note: Only one original or certified copy of each document must be submitted with the visa application. The applicant are advised, however, to obtain the necessary documents in duplicate, as this will enable the applicant to provide identical copies in the event the first set is lost or damaged.

When to call or write

The NVC cannot guarantee how long it may be before the applicant is scheduled for an appointment for a visa interview. Please call or write to the NVC if the circumstances of the applicant’s application have changed. For example:

  • Change of address
  • Change of marital status
  • Death of petitioner
  • Birth or adoption of additional children, or
  • NVC has requested additional information

Note: The NVC’s Contact Information is available at NVC’s Contact Information page.


<< Previous Page