Pre-immigration

Why does my case status say Action Required Submit Required Documents
On 2022-10-09, 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: Step 4: Gather the documents above into one package. (See detailed instructions) Step 5: Submit documents to the National Visa Center Send 1 envelope to: National Visa Center Attn: Document Review 31 Rochester Ave Suite 100 Portsmouth, NH 03801-2914 You can find our current document review times at http://nvc.state.gov/submit. 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.