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NVC Case Tracker

📋 About NVC Tracking

NVC doesn't offer a public API like USCIS does. This page helps you save your case details and jump straight to the official CEAC status checker — no re-typing every time.

Opens the official State Department CEAC portal

NVC Status Codes Explained

In Transit

Your case has been approved by USCIS and is being physically transferred to NVC. Usually takes 30-60 days.

What to do

• Watch your mail for the NVC Welcome Letter (arrives by mail)

• No action needed yet — wait for NVC to contact you

• Do not call NVC during this stage

At NVC

NVC has received your case and is preparing the case file. They will send a Welcome Letter with your case number and invoice ID.

What to do

• You will receive a Welcome Letter with Case Number and Invoice ID

• Set up an account at ceac.state.gov using those numbers

• Gather civil documents (birth cert, marriage cert, police clearance)

Pay Fees

NVC is ready for you to pay the Affidavit of Support (AOS) and Immigrant Visa (IV) application fees online.

What to do

• Log in to CEAC and pay the AOS fee ($120) and IV fee ($325)

• Pay from a US bank account — international cards may not work

• After payment, fees take 1-2 business days to process

Ready

Fees paid. NVC is waiting for you to submit civil documents and the DS-260 application.

What to do

• Submit the DS-260 online via CEAC

• Upload required civil documents (scans must be clear)

• Respond promptly to any RFE (request for evidence) from NVC

Documentarily Qualified

NVC has reviewed and accepted all required documents. Waiting for an interview appointment to be scheduled.

What to do

• You may wait 1-6 months for an interview date

• Priority date must be current in the Visa Bulletin

• Start scheduling your medical exam with a panel physician

In Transit to Post

NVC has scheduled your interview and sent your case to the U.S. embassy or consulate abroad.

What to do

• Complete medical exam with a consulate-approved physician

• Print your DS-260 confirmation and interview letter

• Gather all required originals for the interview

Ready for Interview

The consulate has your case and your interview is scheduled. Prepare your documents and attend on the scheduled date.

What to do

• Bring originals of all documents

• Dress professionally, arrive 15 min early

• Bring the interview appointment letter and passport

Issued

Your immigrant visa has been approved. You will receive your passport with visa stamp and an immigrant packet for travel to the U.S.

What to do

• Do not open the sealed packet given to you

• Travel to the US within 6 months of visa issuance

• Pay the $220 USCIS Immigrant Fee online before traveling

Refused

Visa was refused. This may be temporary (requires additional docs under 221(g)) or final. Consult an attorney immediately.

Administrative Processing

Case is under additional review. Can take weeks to months. No action required from you.

⏱️ Typical NVC Timeline

• USCIS approval → NVC receives case: 30-60 days

• NVC Welcome Letter → Pay fees: 2-4 weeks

• Fees paid → DS-260 + documents: Self-paced

• Documentarily Qualified → Interview scheduled: 1-6 months

• Interview → Visa issued: 1-2 weeks

Timelines vary based on priority date, country, and embassy workload.

NVC status information is sourced from the official State Department CEAC portal. We do not store or access your Invoice ID. Always verify status directly at ceac.state.gov.

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