Definition
NVC
National Visa Center — the DOS unit that processes approved immigrant petitions before consular interviews.
After USCIS approves an I-130 or I-140 for consular processing, the case moves to the NVC in Portsmouth, NH. NVC collects fees, civil documents, and Form DS-260, then schedules the interview at the appropriate U.S. embassy or consulate.
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