After USCIS approves the I-129F petition, they send the approval to the National Visa Center.
The National Visa Center performs a background check on the foreign national fiance.
The National Visa Center then sends the approval to the US Embassy listed on the I-129F petition.
National Visa Center Contact Information
If you have specific questions about a case, please contact the NVC. E-mail is the NVC’s preferred method of communication.
By E-mail
The NVC’s e-mail address is NVCINQUIRY@state.gov.
In order to ensure a prompt response:
- The Subject Line of the e-mail should be the relevant NVC Case Number.
- Provide the applicant’s name and date of birth and the petitioner’s name and date of birth.
- If you are an attorney, include the name of the law office requesting the information.
- If the petition is employment-based, include the company/organizational name.
- Reference only one case per e-mail.
24-hour Information
An automated recorded message system is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week to answer case status inquiries (603 334-0700).
Note: This service requires the use of a touch-tone telephone.
Operator Assistance
Telephone operators are available to respond to more in-depth inquiries.
Hours: Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 12:00 AM (EST)
Tel: (603 334-0700).
Note: This service requires the use of a touch-tone telephone.
By Mail
Specific questions about a case should be sent to:
National Visa Center Attn: WC 31 Rochester Ave. Suite 200 Portsmouth, NH 03801-2915Forms, documents, and photographs should be sent to:
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