National Visa Center
The process at NVC is different for the I-130 and the K-1.
I-130 Immigrant visa; spouse visa.
Once USCIS approves the I-130 petition the case file will then be forwarded to NVC. This can take a couple weeks or even a month.
Pull up a chair you will be at NVC for awhile
For IR/CR-1, immigrant visas the process is more involved at NVC, you will complete the Affidavit of Support process before the case file will be sent to USEM, Manila. You will also pay the visa fee at NVC.
Here is a link with details:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/after-petition-approved/begin-nat-visa-center.html
https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/PDF-other/Uploading%20to%20CEAC-instrucions.pdf
Immigrant visa: 1-603-334-0700 Operator assistance is available Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM (Eastern Time) . For the shortest wait time, begin calling for the NVC Agent at 7:05 am EST M-F.
For IR/CR-1, immigrant visas the process is more involved at NVC, you will complete the Affidavit of Support process before the case file will be sent to USEM, Manila. You will also pay the visa fee at NVC.
Here is a link with details:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/after-petition-approved/begin-nat-visa-center.html
https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/PDF-other/Uploading%20to%20CEAC-instrucions.pdf
Immigrant visa: 1-603-334-0700 Operator assistance is available Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM (Eastern Time) . For the shortest wait time, begin calling for the NVC Agent at 7:05 am EST M-F.
Once you are Case Complete NVC will schedule your interview at the embassy, then email you the time and date.
Upon receiving your interview letter/email print out two copies for completing the medical at St. Luke's.
Upon receiving your interview letter/email print out two copies for completing the medical at St. Luke's.
I-129F Fiancee visa
Once USCIS approves the I-129F petition the case file will then be forwarded to NVC. This can take a couple weeks to a month.
Once NVC has your case file, they will review it then request a case file number from the embassy, this will be a MNL#. You will need the letter/email from NVC with this number for the Beneficiary to complete the medical at SLEC and for processing the visa at USEM.
You can patiently wait for NVC to mail the letter with MNL# to you, they will do this automatically.
Or you can email NVC, which is the quickest way to acquire the MNL #, you can then forward the email to your fiancee to print out 2 copies for SLEC to complete the medical.
You can patiently wait for NVC to mail the letter with MNL# to you, they will do this automatically.
Or you can email NVC, which is the quickest way to acquire the MNL #, you can then forward the email to your fiancee to print out 2 copies for SLEC to complete the medical.
E-mail: NVCInquiry@state.gov
Subject line: USCIS Receipt number from your I-797 Notice of Action (NOA)
Body of email: "Requesting case file number" (plus include below required information)
REQUIRED SECURITY INFORMATION:
(You are required to provide the following security information with each inquiry to receive a case specific response):
* USCIS Receipt Number from your NOA-2 (Place in the subject line of the e-mail).
* Petitioner's name and date of birth.
* Beneficiary's name and date of birth.
Subject line: USCIS Receipt number from your I-797 Notice of Action (NOA)
Body of email: "Requesting case file number" (plus include below required information)
REQUIRED SECURITY INFORMATION:
(You are required to provide the following security information with each inquiry to receive a case specific response):
* USCIS Receipt Number from your NOA-2 (Place in the subject line of the e-mail).
* Petitioner's name and date of birth.
* Beneficiary's name and date of birth.
NOT RECOMMENDED!
If you want to call NVC, this is the process (but there is little benefit to calling as you need the NVC email/letter to start the process)
Call after 4:45 PM or early at 7:05 AM eastern time, M-F, for shorter wait times.
K-1 are processed like an immigrant visa, but are NOT immigrant visas, so they fall into a completely different class of their own.
K-1 visa: 1-603-334-0888 Operator assistance is available Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM (Eastern Time) .
What to Prepare Before Calling:
You will need the following information before you call:
– Name and date of birth of the beneficiary
– Name and date of birth of the petitioner
– Receipt number from your NOA-2
If you want to call NVC, this is the process (but there is little benefit to calling as you need the NVC email/letter to start the process)
Call after 4:45 PM or early at 7:05 AM eastern time, M-F, for shorter wait times.
K-1 are processed like an immigrant visa, but are NOT immigrant visas, so they fall into a completely different class of their own.
K-1 visa: 1-603-334-0888 Operator assistance is available Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM (Eastern Time) .
What to Prepare Before Calling:
You will need the following information before you call:
– Name and date of birth of the beneficiary
– Name and date of birth of the petitioner
– Receipt number from your NOA-2