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Welcome to the Consular Electronic Application Center – Immigrant/Diversity Visa portal. To access your case, please enter your case number below. Please do not use the browser’s back or refresh …

Learn about Types of Visas. This website is designed to be accessed using Chrome, Edge, or Firefox only. Gather your documents. Review the instructions and FAQ. Other people can assist you with …

On this website, you can check your U.S. visa application status. Please enter your Case Number. NOTE: For applicants who completed their forms prior to January 1, 2022, please put NA into the …

Form DS-160 is submitted electronically to the Department of State website via the Internet. Consular Officers use the information entered on the DS-160 to process the visa application and, combined …

This tool is called the Consular Electronic Application Center, or CEAC. It’s secure, easy to use, and faster than the traditional mail-in application process.

After USCIS approves your petition, they will transfer your case to the Department of State's National Visa Center (NVC) for pre-processing. The first step in this processing is the creation of your case in …

At this website, you can learn about obtaining a visa, as well as applying for your visa. Choose your specific location by clicking below. The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs …

Typically eligibility for a visa category depends on the legal status of the petitioning family member in the United States, your age, and your marital status. You can find a list of immigrant visa categories on …

Dec 8, 2025 · Check the current scheduling status for immigrant visa applications, updated monthly.