Family Base Immigration US

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Separate kug sulat sa solo URL para na ko file. Daghan lang ko ug input. Sa message programline sa facebook man god walay URL written attacment procedure. Pero kung medyo... dili ka komportable, i-remove lang ni siya ta.

Sa Immigration Act of 1990 ug sa Naturalization and Immigration (NIA) Law 2000 puwede diay ko ta petisyonan ni netnet, Family Base Immigaration category that is Family Fourth Preference (F): Brothers and sisters of US citizens, and their spouses & minor children (65,000 annual approval). Karon pa gyod ni nako nakuha nga file. Ang akong nabasa sa una kadto mang 1986 nga immigration Law.For full information and process follow URL below:

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_1306.html

6 ka information pages ang URL ta. Makita nimo na nga numbering sa ibabaw sa pages.

Palihog ko ta ingon netnet ug dayday. Naa man ko separation sa retrenchment sa minahan. Duna na ko panggastos sa document processing sa embassy ug uban pang gastos. Kung kulang mangayo ko. Kung whole family ready passport na man mi tanan pati si si gamay abby, liquidate lang properties namo. Pero puwede pud ako lang sa una, unya magtipon ko para sa ilaha ug sa uban pa nato nga igsoon ug kalumunan. Ang importante lang ang petisyon ni nenet ug Affidavit of support pod nga mosugot siya. Basahon pa pod nako ang tibook document aron makaprogram ko sa activity sa embassy.

Pero kung naa na mo plano ok na. Dayon dili na ko mag-immigration route sa New Zealand, deretso na lang US.

Ma-retrench ko sa minahan basin balhin ko sa Waste to Energy Project sa manila. Maduol na ko sa embassy. Naa man offer bisan gamay lang basta makatransact ug duol sa embassy.

Magscout ko daan sa internet ug 2 weeks welding training sa Texas, or environmental training/short course, or pipe fitting. Kay after 6 years beginning 2010, ang texas mahimong mura ug middle east. Ang Federal governent gabobo ug US$200 billion para sa shale oil development. Basin ang shale resource production sa Colorado e-refine sa Texas (ako lang ning nabashan sa daily wealth sa internet). Mao nga bisag welder na lang sa tangke ug tubo Ok na. Pero sa tinuod puwede ko tigpala sa tanuman, nursery, ug baboyan wala problema kay mao man na naandan nako nga trabaho sa una. Kung Forestry mas Ok negosyo pa gyod. Puwede pod ko computer technician, 20 years na ko gamit ug computer ug cyber tools, naa pa gyod koy giatiman diri nga 15 ka computer. Training lang diha gamay aron makaadjust sa bag-o nga workplace. Hehe gahunahuna na ko nga naa diha. Pero ok lang ang pagplano, at least naay hunahunaon.

Sunod lines ang MS word file converted nga internet file sa Family Base Immigaration aron maderetso nimo ug basa:


Family Based Immigrants
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Overview - Family Based Immigrant Visas
The First Step toward an Immigrant Visa: Filing a Petition
U.S. Sponsor Minimum Age Requirement
Is Residence in the U.S. Required for the U.S. Sponsor?
If You Were an LPR and Are Now a U.S. Citizen: Upgrading a Petition
Next Steps - Fees, Affidavit of Support and Visa Application
What Fees Can I Expect?
Paying Fees to the National Visa Center
Required Documents
Visa Interview
Medical Examination and Vaccinations
Vaccination Requirements
How Long Does it Take?
Ineligibilities for a Visa - What if the Applicant is Ineligible for a Visa?
Misrepresentation of Material Facts or Fraud
When You Have Your Immigrant Visa- What Should You Know?
Entering the U.S. - Port of Entry
How to Apply for a Social Security Number Card
General Visa Questions

Overview - Family Based Immigrant Visas

Two groups of family based immigrant visa categories, including immediate relatives and family preference categories, are provided under the provisions of United States immigration law, specifically the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).

Immediate Relative Immigrant Visas (Unlimited): These visa types are based on a close family relationship with a United States (U.S.) citizen described as an Immediate Relative (IR). The number of immigrants in these categories is not limited each fiscal year. Immediate relative visa types include;

• IR-1: Spouse of a U.S. Citizen Learn More
• IR-2: Unmarried Child Under 21 Years of Age of a U.S. Citizen
• IR-3: Orphan adopted abroad by a U.S. Citizen Learn More
• IR-4: Orphan to be adopted in the U.S. by a U.S. citizen Learn More
• IR-5: Parent of a U.S. Citizen who is at least 21 years old

Family Preference Immigrant Visas (Limited): These visa types are for specific, more distant, family relationships with a U.S. citizen and some specified relationships with a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR). There are fiscal year numerical limitations on family preference immigrants, shown at the end of each category. The family preference categories are;

• Family First Preference (F1): Unmarried sons and daughters of U.S. citizens, and their minor children, if any. (23,400)
• Family Second Preference (F2): Spouses, minor children, and unmarried sons and daughters (age 21 and over) of LPRs. At least seventy-seven percent of all visas available for this category will go to the spouses and children; the remainder is allocated to unmarried sons and daughters. (114,200)
• Family Third Preference (F3): Married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens, and their spouses and children. (23,400)
• Family Fourth Preference (F4): Brothers and sisters of U.S. citizens, and their spouses and minor children, provided the U.S. citizens are at least 21 years of age. (65,000)
Note: Grandparents, aunts, uncles, in-laws and cousins cannot sponsor a relative for immigration.

Numerical Limitations for Limited Family-Based Preference Categories
Whenever the number of qualified applicants for a category exceeds the available immigrant visas, there will be an immigration wait. In this situation, the available immigrant visas will be issued in the chronological order in which the petitions were filed using their priority date. The filing date of a petition becomes what is called the applicant's priority date. Immigrant visas cannot be issued until an applicant's priority date is reached. In certain categories with many approved petitions compared to available visas, there may be a waiting period of several years, or more, before a priority date is reached. Check the Visa Bulletin for the latest priority dates.
Returning Resident Immigrant Visas (SB) - A lawful permanent resident (LPR) who has remained outside the U.S. for longer than twelve months, or beyond the validity period of a re-entry permit, will require a new immigrant visa to enter the U.S. and resume permanent residence. A provision exists under U.S. visa law for the issuance of a returning resident special immigrant visa to an LPR who remained outside the U.S. due to circumstances beyond his/her control. For more information about international travel as a LPR, and returning resident immigrant visas, visit our Returning Resident webpage.

The First Step toward an Immigrant Visa: Filing a Petition

As the first step, a sponsoring relative must file a Petition for Alien Relative, Form I-130 with the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigrations Services (USCIS).
In certain circumstances, a U.S. citizen living abroad can file a petition for an immediate relative category at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate or with USCIS overseas, when the U.S. citizen petitioner has been a resident there continuously for the preceding 6 months and has host country permission to reside there. For further details review the U.S. Embassy or Consulate website where you would apply.

U.S. Sponsor Minimum Age Requirement

U.S. citizens must be age 21 or older to file petitions for siblings or parents. There is no minimum age for a sponsor to file petitions for all other categories of family based immigrant visas. However, you must be 18 years of age and have a residence (domicile) in the U.S. before you can sign the Affidavit of Support, Form I-864 or I-864-EZ. This form is required for an immigrant visa for spouses and other relatives of U.S. sponsors.

Is Residence in the U.S. Required for the U.S. Sponsor?

Yes. As the U.S. sponsor, you must maintain your principal residence (also called domicile) in the U.S., with the intention to maintain that residence for the foreseeable future. Maintaining a domicile in the U.S. is required for a U.S. sponsor to file the Affidavit of Support, with few exceptions. To learn more review the Affidavit of Support Instructions (I-864EZ, or I-864 Country of Domicile section, Page 5).

If You Were an LPR and Are Now a U.S. Citizen: Upgrading a Petition

If you filed a petition for your spouse and/or minor children when you were a lawful permanent resident (LPR), and you are now a U.S. citizen, you must upgrade the petition from family second preference (F2) to immediate relative (IR). You can do this by sending proof of your U.S. citizenship to the National Visa Center (NVC). You should send:
• A copy of the biodata page of your U.S. passport; or
• A copy of your certificate of naturalization
Important Notice: If you upgrade a family second preference (F2) petition for your spouse and you did not file separate petitions for your minor children when you were a LPR, you must do so now. A child is not included in an immediate relative (IR) petition. (This is different from the family second preference (F2) petition, which includes minor children in their parent's F2 petition.

Children born abroad after you became a U.S. citizen may qualify for U.S. citizenship. They should apply for U.S. passports. The consular officer will determine whether your child is a U.S. citizen and can have a passport. If the consular officer determines your child is not U.S. citizen, the child must apply for an immigrant visa if he/she wants to live in the U.S.

Next Steps - Fees, Affidavit of Support and Visa Application

After USCIS approves the petition, it is sent to the National Visa Center (NVC). Once received, the NVC will assign a case number for the petition. When an applicant’s priority date meets the most recent qualifying date, the NVC will send the Choice of Address and Agent, Form DS-3032 to the applicant, if an attorney or agent will be used. NVC will begin pre-processing the applicant’s case by contacting the applicant and petitioner with instructions for submitting the appropriate processing fees. After the appropriate processing fees are paid, the NVC will again contact the applicant and petitioner to request that the necessary immigrant visa documents be submitted to the NVC, including the Affidavit of Support, Immigrant Visa Applicant, civil documents and more. Learn more about National Visa Center visa case processing.

What Fees Can I Expect?

Fees are charged for the following services:
• Filing an immigrant Petition for Alien Relative, form I-130
• Processing an immigrant visa application, for DS-230. .(see Note below)
• Reviewing an I-864, I-864W or I-864EZ Affidavit of Support (for petitions filed in the U.S.).
• Medical examination and required vaccinations (costs vary from place to place).
• Fingerprinting fees, if applicable.
• Other costs may include translation and photocopying charges, fees for getting the documents you need for the immigrant visa application (such as passport, police certificates, birth certificates, etc.) and travel expenses to go to the embassy or consulate for the interview. Costs vary from country to country and case to case.
For current fees for Department of State government services, select Fees.
Note: Fees must be paid for each intending immigrant regardless of age, and are not refundable. Fees should not be sent to the consular office unless requested specifically.

Paying Fees to the National Visa Center

Follow these important steps when paying the Affidavit of Support and immigrant visa processing fees:
• Don't pay the bill until the NVC tells you to do so
• Follow the fee payment instructions on NVC's Immigrant Visa Processing webpage.
Don't send payments to the NVC at Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Required Documents
In general, the following documents are required:
• Passport(s) valid for six months beyond the intended date of entry into the U.S.
• Affidavit of Support (I-864, I-864 EZ or I-864W, as appropriate) from the petitioner/sponsor
• Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration, Form DS-230, both Part I and Part II
• Two photographs. See the photograph requirements.
• Civil Documents for the applicant (and petitioner in IR-5 and F4 cases).Documents in foreign languages should be translated. See Applicant Documents for more specific information about documentation requirements. The consular officer may ask for more information. Take clear, legible photocopies of civil documents and translations, such as birth and marriage certificates, to the immigrant visa interview. Original documents and translations can then be returned to you.
• Completed Medical Examination Forms – These are provided by the panel physician after you have successfully completed your medical examination and vaccinations (see below).

Visa Interview

Once the NVC determines the file is complete with all the required documents, they schedule the applicant’s interview appointment and send the petition and all documentation to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where the applicant will be interviewed for a visa. The applicant, petitioner, attorney and third-party agent, if applicable, will receive appointment emails, or letters (if no email address is available), containing the date and time of the applicant's visa interview along with instructions for obtaining a medical examination.
Applicants should bring their valid passports, as well as any other documentation above not already provided to NVC, to their visa interviews. During the interview process, ink-free, digital fingerprint scans will be taken. Applicants will receive their original civil documents and original translations back at the time of interview.

Medical Examination and Vaccinations

Important Notice: In preparing for your interview, you will need to schedule and complete your medical examination and any required vaccinations before your visa interview. Before the issuance of an immigrant visa, every applicant, regardless of age, must undergo a medical examination which must be performed by an authorized panel physician. Applicants are provided instructions by NVC regarding their medical examination including information on authorized panel physicians. See Medical Examination for more information, including a list of panel physicians by country, and frequently asked questions.
Vaccination Requirements
U.S. immigration law requires immigrant visa applicants to obtain certain vaccinations prior to the issuance of an immigrant visa. See IV Vaccination Requirements for the list of required vaccinations and additional information.

How Long Does it Take?

Many approved immigrant petitions take additional time because they are in numerically limited categories. The length of time varies from case to case according to its circumstances, and cannot be predicted for individual cases with any accuracy. Some cases are delayed because the applicants do not follow instructions carefully. Sometimes the petitioner cannot meet Affidavit of Support requirements. Some visa applications require further administrative processing, which takes additional time after the visa applicant’s interview by a Consular Officer.
Ineligibilities for a Visa - What if the Applicant is Ineligible for a Visa?
Certain conditions and activities may make you, the applicant, ineligible for a visa. The consular officer will inform you if you are ineligible for a visa, whether there is a waiver for the ineligibility and what the waiver procedure is. See Classes of Aliens Ineligible to Receive Visas for more information.
Misrepresentation of Material Facts or Fraud
Attempting to obtain a visa by the willful misrepresentation of a material fact, or fraud, may result in the permanent refusal of a visa or denial of entry into the U.S.
When You Have Your Immigrant Visa- What Should You Know?
If you are issued an immigrant visa, the consular officer will give you your passport containing the immigrant visa and a sealed packet containing the documents which you provided. It is important that you do not open the sealed packet. Only the DHS immigration official should open this packet when you enter the U.S. You are required to enter the U.S. before the expiration date printed on your visa. When traveling, the primary (or principal) applicant must enter the U.S. before or at the same time as family members holding visas.
Entering the U.S. - Port of Entry
A visa allows a foreign citizen to travel to the U.S. port-of entry and request permission to enter the U.S. Applicants should be aware that a visa does not guarantee entry into the U.S. The DHS, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials have authority to permit or deny admission to the U.S. Travelers should review important information about admissions and entry requirements on the CBP website under Travel.
How to Apply for a Social Security Number Card
The U.S. sponsor can help learn how to apply for a social security number card. To learn more about this process, visit the website for the Social Security Administration.
General Visa Questions
• Before submitting your inquiry, we request that you carefully review this website. Often, the answers to questions are easily found which enables us to help other applicants and U.S. sponsors in need of assistance. Due to the volume of inquiries, Visa Services cannot promise an immediate reply to your inquiry.
• If your inquiry concerns a visa case in progress overseas, you should first contact the U.S Embassy or Consulate handling your case for status information. Select U.S. Embassy or Consulate to review their website for contact information.
• Visa Services’ contact information is available at How to Contact Us.
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Children Who Are about to Reach 21 Years Of Age
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Important Information
If you plan to immigrate to the United States with your children, or to have your children join you in the United States later, you must prove that your children are:
• Unmarried
• Eligible to be listed under your visa classification, and
• Under the age of 21 at the time they enter the United States
Note: Separate immigrant visa petitions must be filed for children of United States citizens.
Children who will turn 21 within 60 days
If any of the applicant’s children will turn 21 within 60 days, please contact the National Visa Center immediately.
Note: If visas are available in your visa category before your child's birthday, the NVC may be able to expedite your case so that you and your child can immigrate together. Unfortunately, if visas are not available before the child's birthday, the NVC cannot expedite the case.
Failure to notify NVC
If you fail to notify the NVC that your child will soon turn 21, your child could become ineligible to immigrate with you. If your child cannot immigrate with you because of their age, then a separate petition will need to be filed for your child and there may be a significant delay before your child becomes eligible for a visa.










Documents the Applicant Must Submit
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Original Document Requirements
You and each family member immigrating with you to the United States must submit original documents issued by an appropriate authority, or certified copies of those documents listed in this section.
Photocopy Requirements
You and each family member immigrating with you must also submit a photocopy of the original documents or certified copies of the documents.
Translation Requirements

All documents not written in English, or in the official language of the country in which application for a visa is being made, must be accompanied by certified translations. The translation must include a statement signed by the translator stating that the:
• Translation is accurate, and
• Translator is competent to translate.
Required Documents
Original documents, photocopies, and translations of the following documents must be submitted to the National Visa Center for you and each family member immigrating with you to the United States.
• Birth Certificates
• Court and Prison Records
• Deportation Documentation
• Marriage Certificates
• Marriage Termination Documentation
• Military Records
• Petitioner Documents
• Photocopy of Valid Passport Biographic Data Page
• Police Certificates
• Adoption Documentation
Birth Certificates
You (and any family members immigrating with you to the United States) must obtain an original birth certificate issued by the official custodian of birth records in your country of birth, showing your date of birth, place of birth, and parentage.
The certificate must contain the:
• Your date of birth
• Your place of birth
• Names of both parents
• Indication by the appropriate authority that it is an extract from the official records
Unobtainable birth certificates
If your birth record is not obtainable for any reason, a certified statement must be obtained from the appropriate government authority explaining why your birth record is unavailable. You must also submit secondary evidence such as:
• A baptismal certificate that contains the date and place of birth, as well as both parents names (providing the baptism took place shortly after birth)
• An adoption decree for an adopted child
• An affidavit from a close relative, preferably your mother, stating the date and place of birth, both parents names, and your mother’s maiden name.
Note: An affidavit executed before an official authorized to take oaths or affirmations must also be provided. More specific information is available from the NVC.
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Court and Prison Records
If you were convicted of a crime, you must obtain a certified copy of each court record and prison record, regardless of the fact that you may have subsequently been granted amnesty, a pardon or other act of clemency.
Court records should include:
• Complete information about the circumstances of the crime
• The disposition of the case, including sentence, fines or other penalties imposed
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Deportation Documentation
Who needs to submit deportation documents?
If you have been previously deported or removed from the United States at government expense, you must obtain Form I-212, Permission to Reapply After Deportation, from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service, or from a U.S. Embassy or Consulate, and follow the instructions on that form.
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Marriage Certificates
Who needs to submit marriage certificates?
If you are married, you must obtain an original marriage certificate, or a certified copy, bearing the appropriate seal or stamp of the issuing authority.
Note: Marriage certificates from certain countries are unavailable. More specific information is available from NVC, the nearest United States immigrant visa processing post, or online at: http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/reciprocity/reciprocity_3272.html
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Marriage Termination Documentation
Who needs to submit marriage termination documentation?
If you were previously married, you must obtain evidence of the termination of EACH prior marriage. Evidence must be in the form of original documents issued by an official authority, or certified copies bearing the appropriate seal or stamp of the issuing authority, such as:
• FINAL divorce decree
• Death certificate
• Annulment papers
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Military Records
Who needs to submit military records?
If you served in the military forces of any country, you must obtain a copy of your military record.
Note: Military records from certain countries are unavailable. More specific information is available from NVC, the nearest United States immigrant visa processing post, or online at: http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/reciprocity/reciprocity_3272.html.
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Petitioner Documents
Who needs to submit petitioner documents?
If you are applying for an IR5 (Parent of a US Citizen) or an F4 (Brother or Sister of a US Citizen) visa, you are required to provide:
1. Original or certified copy of your Petitioner’s birth certificate
2. Original or certified copy of your Petitioner’s marriage certificate from the Petitioner’s current and all previous marriages.
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Photocopy of Valid Passport Biographic Data Page
Who needs to submit a photocopy of their passport?
The applicant and each family member accompanying the applicant must submit a photocopy of the biographic data page from their respective valid passport.
What should I send to the NVC?
Send a photocopy of your (and any family members’) biographic data page from valid passports. This is the page that shows your name, and your date and place of birth.
Note: Do NOT send passports to the NVC. Send only photocopies of the biographic data pages.
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Police Certificates
Who needs to submit a police certificate?
Each visa applicant aged 16 years or older must submit police certificates.
What should I send?
You must submit police certificates which:
• Cover the entire period of the applicant’s residence in that area
• Have been issued by the appropriate police authority
• Include all arrests, the reason for the arrest(s), and the disposition of each recorded case.
How do I obtain a police certificate?
1. Determine the countries from which a police certificate is required. Refer to the table below.

Note: Present and former residents of the United States need NOT obtain any U.S. police certificates

2. Contact the appropriate police authorities. Additional information on how to obtain a police certificate can be found on the Reciprocity by Country page.

IMPORTANT NOTICE - ABOUT POLICE CERTIFICATES: Some countries require a specific Police Certificate Request form to properly request and obtain Police Certificate(s).The Reciprocity by Country page indicates those countries.

Police certificates from certain countries are unavailable.

More specific information is available from NVC, the nearest United States immigrant visa processing post, or online at: http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/reciprocity/reciprocity_3272.html.
An applicant must obtain a police certificate from the local police authority:
IF you… AND…
have been living in your country of nationality at their current residence for more than 6 months you are 16 years old or older
lived in a different part of your country of nationality for more than 6 months you were 16 years or older at that time
lived in a different country for more than 12 months you were 16 years or older at that time
were arrested for any reason you were any age at the time of the arrest

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Adoption Documentation
Who needs to submit custody documentation?
If the intending immigrant child was adopted and if the child’s application to immigrate is based upon a parent-child relationship, then custody documentation is required.
What do I need to send?
If you are the adoptive parent and/or petitioner, you must provide:
1. A certified copy of the adoption decree
2. The legal custody decree if custody occurred before the adoption
3. A statement showing dates and places where the child resided with the adoptive parents
4. If the child was adopted when aged 16 or 17 years old, you must submit evidence that the child was adopted with, or subsequent to, the adoption of, a natural sibling under age 16 by the same adoptive parent(






























Interview Preparation - Photographs
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Photograph Requirements
You must submit two identical color photographs measuring 2 inches x 2 inches (5 cm x 5 cm) taken against a plain white background. Your photographs must meet the following criteria:
• You should be positioned directly facing the camera
• Photographs should capture from slightly above top of hair to middle of chest
• Your eyes should be open and looking at the camera
• You should be wearing eyeglasses, if you normally wear them
• Background should be white or off-white
• If you normally wear a headpiece daily for religious purposes, it should be worn and should not obscure or cause shadows on your eyes or any other part of your face
Photography Technique Guidance
Camera Location
The camera should be placed at the subject’s eye level and approximately 120cm (4ft) in front of the subject.
Distortion
A lens of about 105 mm focal length on a 35 mm film camera, or its equivalent on any other camera, will provide a field of view free of distortion.
Glare and "Red Eye"
Glare on eyeglasses is not acceptable. Eliminate glare by tilting the subject's head slightly downward. If this does not reduce the glare elevate the light source above the axis of the lens. Do not tilt the head by more than a few degrees. “Red Eye” is not acceptable. It is caused by reflection of photoflash light from the retina through the pupil of the eye, and can be reduced by elevating the photoflash or by using increased ambient light instead of flash.
Background
Use a plain wall or a photographer’s backdrop cloth as the background of the image. The background color may be white or off-white. Leave the background out of focus if possible so that minor markings or texture on the background are not apparent in the photo




















U.S. Embassy/Consulate Specific Information
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Many U.S. Embassies and Consulates have developed information and guidance that will assist you in collecting the documentation needed by the NVC. To determine if your embassy/consulate has developed any location-specific assistance:
1. Select the first three letters of your NVC case number from the following dropdown list.
2. Click on US Embassy/Consulate-specific information.

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What Happens Next?
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Overview
The following steps take place after you have submitted all required forms and documents to the NVC.
Step 1
If you are the beneficiary of an I-130 petition, you should contact your petitioner to ensure that they have completed Affidavit of Support Processing.
Step 2
Once the NVC has received your forms and documents, the NVC will review your immigrant visa application and may request additional information from you.
Step 3
Approximately one month before your visa interview appointment, you will receive an appointment letter containing the date and time of the interview, along with instructions for obtaining a medical examination.
What happens to my documents?
You will receive the original documents at the time of the visa interview.
When to call or write
The NVC cannot accurately predict the date for a visa interview appointment. Please call or write to the NVC, if the circumstances affecting your application change. For example:
• Change of address
• Change of marital status
• Death of petitioner
• Birth or adoption of additional children
NVC’s Contact Information