Immigrant Visa Processing - The National Visa Center (NVC)
The National Visa Center (NVC) collects immigrant visa application forms, Affidavit of Support forms, and fee payments for US Embassies and US Consulates.
Fee Collection
At the appropriate time, the NVC will send the Affidavit of Support fee invoice to the petitioner and the Immigrant Visa Processing fee invoice to the applicant or the applicant's designated agent. If an attorney is representing the applicant, the attorney will receive both invoices.
If you need to submit payment, you have two options:
Important Notes:
- If you will be applying for your immigrant visa in the United States by adjusting your status with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), you should contact the National Visa Center before taking further action or making payments.
- Next Steps- After you have paid your fees, follow the detailed instructions in the “Document Collection” section below.
Document Collection
If the NVC has requested applicant documents or Affidavit of Support documents, click on the appropriate link below:
Notice: Do not submit documents unless they were requested by the NVC.
Interview Preparation
When the NVC notifies the applicant that an interview has been scheduled, click on the link below to begin preparing for the interview:
Notice: You should not begin interview preparation without notification from the NVC. The interview preparation instructions are for all U.S. Embassies and Consulates General that issue immigrant visas.
