USCIS has transferred the application to NVC but has not received a Case Number yet, is this normal?

After receiving the Approval Notice from USCIS, many families think that just a few days later they will immediately receive a Case Number from NVC. However, in reality, this is one of the stages that makes many people worry the most because the profile seems to be "silent" for a while.

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How does USCIS transfer documents to NVC?

Once the application is approved, USCIS will:

Transfer electronic or paper documents to the National Visa Center (NVC).

NVC will receive, check and create records in the system.

Once completed, NVC will issue:

Case Number.

Invoice ID Number.

Email instructions on next steps.

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How long does it take to receive a Case Number?

Time may vary from time to time.

Normally:

From 2 to 8 weeks after USCIS notifies that the application has been transferred.

During peak periods, hours may be longer.

This does not mean the records are lost.

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Why hasn't NVC issued a Case Number yet?

Some common causes include:

NVC is processing a large volume of applications.

The documents have just been transferred to USCIS.

Information needs to be synchronized between the two systems.

Holidays or peak times.

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When should I contact NVC?

If the normal waiting time has passed and you still have not received information, you should prepare:

USCIS Receipt Number.

Approval Notice.

Guarantor information.

Information of the person being guaranteed.

Then contact NVC to check the reception status.

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Do I need to worry about lost records?

In most cases, no.

Most records are just waiting for Case Numbers to be created in NVC's system.

Just because you haven't received an email doesn't mean there's a problem with your profile.

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What to do in the meantime?

This is the right time to:

Check passport validity.

Prepare birth certificate.

Prepare your criminal record.

Check the marriage certificate.

Prepare financial records of the guarantor.

Preparing in advance will save a lot of time when NVC opens the file.

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What does CaseTracker Auto support?

CaseTracker Auto helps track the entire process from USCIS to NVC in one app.

Users can save Receipt Number, Priority Date, profile update history and receive notifications when status changes, helping to reduce the risk of missing important milestones during the settlement process.

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Conclusion

Not receiving a Case Number immediately after USCIS transfers the file to NVC is a very common situation. It is important to properly monitor the process, prepare the necessary documents and only contact NVC when the waiting time has exceeded the normal level.