your spouse would receive an email with instructions

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After your I-130 Petition for Alien Relative is approved by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the case is transferred to the National Visa Center (NVC) for further processing. Here’s what happens next: 1. **Case Creation at NVC:** - The NVC assigns a case number and an invoice ID number to your petition. You will receive a welcome letter, typically via email, with instructions on how to log into the Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC). 2. **Pay Fees:** - The next step is to pay the required processing fees, which generally include the Affidavit of Support fee and the Immigrant Visa Application fee. These payments are made through the CEAC website. 3. **Submit Affidavit of Support and Financial Documents:** - The petitioner must submit the Affidavit of Support (Form I-864) to demonstrate that they have sufficient financial means to support the intending immigrant. Supporting financial documents (such as tax returns and W-2s) are also required. 4. **Submit Immigrant Visa Application (DS-260):** - The applicant must complete and submit the DS-260 form, which is the actual application for an immigrant visa. This form is also completed online through the CEAC website. 5. **Submit Civil Documents:** - The applicant must submit various civil documents, including a birth certificate, passport, marriage certificate (if applicable), and any required police certificates. These documents are uploaded to the CEAC. 6. **Case Review:** - The NVC reviews the submitted forms and documents to ensure everything is complete. If anything is missing or incorrect, the NVC will notify you, and you'll need to correct the issues. 7. **Interview Scheduling:** - Once everything is in order, the NVC schedules an interview at the U.S. embassy or consulate in the applicant's home country. The NVC then transfers the case to the embassy or consulate. 8. **Medical Examination and Vaccination:** - The applicant must undergo a medical examination by an approved physician and obtain any required vaccinations before the visa interview. 9. **Visa Interview:** - The applicant attends the visa interview at the U.S. embassy or consulate. The consular officer will ask questions and review the case. If the visa is approved, the applicant’s passport will be stamped with the immigrant visa. 10. **Entry to the United States:** - After receiving the visa, the applicant has up to six months to travel to the U.S. Upon arrival, they will be admitted as a lawful permanent resident (green card holder). 11. **Green Card Issuance:** - The physical green card is usually mailed to the applicant's U.S. address within a few weeks of arrival. This process can take several months to a year or more, depending on various factors, including the applicant’s home country and the specific U.S. embassy or consulate's processing times.

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