This is what the site immediately changed to when our DS260 was submitted:
U.S. Department of State IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION
Action required: Submit requested documents
Immigrant Visa Case Number:
On 2017-03-11, the National Visa Center (NVC) received your Form DS-260 (Immigrant Visa Application).
Next steps:
Gather the documents below and send them to us in one (1) envelope or email. Instructions on how to send us your documents are online at https://nvc.state.gov/submit. Do not send these documents separately or it will delay your case processing time.
NOTE: If you already sent NVC the financial and civil documents for your case, please go to https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/Submit_documents/nvc-self-tracker.html for information on your case status. Keep in mind that if you recently submitted documents, NVC may still be reviewing them.
Step 1: Your Petitioner selects and complete Form I-864 (Affidavit of Support). (See detailed instructions)
Step 2: Your Petitioner collects photocopies of financial documents showing income level (example: their federal U.S. tax return, W-2 form). (See detailed instructions)
Step 3: Collect photocopies of your civil documents (example: copy of your birth certificate, passport). (See detailed instructions)
Step 4: Submit the documents above to the National Visa Center (NVC) in one package. (See detailed instructions)
Step 5: Submit documents to the National Visa Center by one (1) of the following methods below:
By email:
Send 1 PDF attachment to: nvcelectronic@state.gov
By mail:
Send 1 envelope to:
National Visa Center
Attn: Document Review
31 Rochester Ave Suite 100
Portsmouth, NH 03801-2914
If you have already submitted documents to the NVC by email or mail please use that same method to submit additional documents. For example: If you sent an email, please continue using email. If you sent mail, please continue using mail.
Our current time to review submitted documents is 30 days. However, NVC will not review your file until we have received your form DS-260, the financial documents from the petitioner and the applicant's civil documents. At that time, we will let you know by letter or email if there is anything that is missing or incomplete.
Please note:
Your case will not advance until you complete the step(s) above.
If there is no activity on your case for one (1) year, your case will enter termination. If your case is terminated, you will have to restart the process and repay fees.
If you move or change your address, we will not be able to provide updated information and your case may be terminated. To update your address, please use our online form at http://nvc.state.gov/ask. You can also call +1-603-334-0700 from 7:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) Monday through Friday.
Hi all, just starting out on our NVC journey. I've been wondering what the current time is to get a case number assigned and wanted to pass this info on; our I130 approved 2/6, mailed to NVC 2/17, NVC received 2/24, case number assigned yesterday 3/1. I had a nice rep on the phone, she was about to process the DS261 for me over the phone but said its not yet available and to call back after receiving the welcome letter and submit it over the phone, as it saves a few weeks' time. Should i not fill out the DS261 online until i call them? Thanks for sharing your knowledge, everyone.
Finalllyyyy approved 2/6/17 with PD of 8/5/16. Was on the phone with my wife just around midnight last night and heard her begin to scream. I thought there was a spider in her room (she hates those). "Check the App, we're approved!". Interestingly enough I checked the app at around 6pm eastern time thinking any approval wouldn't come in for the rest of the day. Didn't think I would find it at midnight. Looks like they approved a good amount of apps yesterday. I continue to keep my fingers crossed for all going through this journey
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