National Visa Center (NVC)

The National Visa Center (NVC) is a U.S. government agency that processes visa applications for immigrants. Once a petition for an immigrant visa is approved by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the case is forwarded to the NVC. The NVC collects necessary fees and documents, schedules interviews, and prepares cases for consular processing at U.S. embassies or consulates abroad. It serves as a crucial intermediary step for individuals seeking to move to the United States, ensuring that all paperwork and requirements are in order before applicants attend their visa interviews.