Articles, guides and the latest updates about NVC for the Vietnamese U.S. immigration community.
After USCIS approves the petition, the consular settlement application can be transferred to NVC and continue through CEAC, DS-260, Affidavit of Support, Civil Documents and Documentarily Complete. This is how Vietnamese people should monitor the entire NVC stage to avoid missing important steps.
After USCIS approves the application, many people do not know whether the application has been transferred to NVC, when the Case Number will be available, how far CEAC is processing it, and how long it will take to get an interview. This article provides instructions on how to track the entire NVC process and important milestones to check.
Documentarily Qualified (DQ) is a very important milestone at NVC, indicating that paperwork requirements have been completed according to NVC's assessment. However, DQ does not mean an interview is scheduled.
The “At NVC” status on CEAC indicates that the application has been transferred to the National Visa Center. This is an important stage before completing the immigration visa application process at the US Consulate.
Many families have received Documentarily Qualified (DQ) notices but the Visa Bulletin has not yet appeared. Where are the documents now and what should I do in the meantime?
Changing your email but forgetting to update it with NVC is one of the reasons why many families miss the fee payment letter, DQ letter or interview invitation letter. Check immediately to avoid affecting your records.
Instructions for handling when NVC requests to reload documents due to unclear images, cut corners or not meeting quality standards.
Analysis of changes related to Criminal Record Certificate No. 2 after July 1, 2026 according to Vietnam's new regulations, impacts on US settlement records and solutions to avoid delays at NVC.
Explains the time it takes NVC to create a Case Number after USCIS approves the I-130 and what needs to be prepared before receiving the Invoice ID.
Instructions for handling when NVC requests additional documents, how to read the notice and notes to avoid being asked for additional documents a second time.
Explain why the application has been approved by USCIS but does not have an NVC Case Number and how to check the transfer progress
Explains the normal waiting period after USCIS approves the application but NVC has not issued a case number (Case Number).
Explains what a DS-260 is, when it needs to be submitted, and common errors that can delay NVC application processing.
