NVC RELATED FORMS & INFORMATION

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The consular process is the procedure for individuals applying for an immigrant visa from outside the United States. After a petition is approved, applicants submit the DS-260 form online and provide required documents to the National Visa Center. The process concludes with an interview at a U.S. consulate or embassy to determine eligibility for permanent residency. 

A Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) documents the birth of a child outside the United States to U.S. citizen parent(s). Obtaining a CRBA confirms the child's acquisition of U.S. citizenship at birth. The process involves submitting an application, providing proof of citizenship and parentage, and attending an interview at a U.S. consulate or embassy. 

An Affidavit of Support is a legally binding document required for many immigrant visa and adjustment of status applications. The sponsor uses Form I-864 to demonstrate sufficient income and agrees to financially support the immigrant, ensuring they will not become a public charge while in the United States. 

The DS-160 is the required online application for individuals seeking a non-immigrant visa to visit, study, work, or conduct business in the United States temporarily. The process involves completing the DS-160 form, uploading a photo, and submitting the application electronically before attending a visa interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate. 

A FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) request to the U.S. Department of State allows individuals to obtain copies of their records or immigration-related documents held by the agency. This process involves filing a formal request to access personal files, correspondence, or visa records, which can be used for case review, preparing applications, or gaining a better understanding of one’s immigration history.