9/3/2008

The National Visa Center (NVC) provides Affidavit of Support Processing and Applicant Document collection for US Embassies and US Consulates. The following information pertains to individuals who have been contacted by the NVC to continue the process of immigrating to the United States. 

At the appropriate time in the immigrant visa process, the NVC will send the Affidavit of Support fee bill and the Immigrant Visa Processing fee bill. The Affidavit of Support fee bill will be sent to the petitioner of family-based immigrant visa cases or the attorney of record, if applicable. 

The Immigrant Visa Processing fee bill will be sent to the applicant or the agent designated by the applicant on form DS-3032, Agent of Choice and Address, to receive the Immigrant Visa Processing fee bill. If the NVC has requested payment of a processing fee, the payer has two options for submitting payment. 

• Online Payment;

• Mailing a Cashier’s Check or Money Order

It is important to follow the NVC’s instructions carefully. Sending the NVC documentation (or paying fees) when they were not requested by the NVC will result in a delay in processing.

If it is the applicant’s intention to adjust status with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), please contact the National Visa Center before taking further action or making any payments.