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Mar 9, 2026
"Missing" I-864EZ and "Missing Proof of US Status" after DQ and Interview Scheduled
Hi everyone, I’m looking for some insight on recent embassy behavior.
My spouse has an immigrant visa interview scheduled for later this month. We were Documentarily Qualified (DQ) several months ago. However, this morning, we received an automated email from the embassy. After logging into the CEAC portal, I see two updates that are confusing:
1. Form I-864EZ is marked "MISSING": We originally uploaded a standard I-864 (which is still marked ACCEPTED). I am the only sponsor. Should I upload an EZ version now, or is it better to just have the applicant bring the signed original I-864 to the interview?
2. Message Box: "Missing Proof of US Status": There is a new message in the CEAC inbox today asking for "Proof of Petitioner's valid U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Resident status." My status proof was already uploaded and ACCEPTED at the NVC stage.
Question: Is it common for an embassy to "re-request" status proof this close to the interview date? Also, has anyone dealt with the I-864EZ showing as "Missing" even when a full I-864 was already accepted?
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Manifest LawMar 12, 2026
Yes this is common. You should upload the I-864EZ copy to the portal and resubmit clear copies of your USC or LPR status so if you naturalized then a copy of that and your USC passport and if LPR then a copy of your LPR card and if USC born then a copy of your birth certificate.
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