Tracking visa through N.V.C. and beyond

[bent0110 0]

I can't seem to find the thread that has probably already addressed this, but if you wouldn't mind pointing me in the right direction or answering my question, I'd appreciate it.

How do I track my approved petition through the NVC and then to the Consulate?

[mrsean 4]

call1-202-663-1225 washington visa center and give them your receipt #

[Teffah 5]

This comes from Jan and Rachid:

TIP #2: You can track the progress of your case after NOA2 & it has gone to NVC and/or Embassy by calling the Department of State visa line at 202-663-1225 options 1, 4, 1, 5, 0. This will get you to an operator. (M-F 8:30AM - 5PM Eastern time) Give them your USCIS or Dept of State (NVC) case number and they will be able to tell you if the embassy has mailed Packet 3 or 4, the interview date, etc.

**This is how I found out our interview date even before my fiance' has received his letter in the mail!**

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TIP #1: How to track your case from NVC to Embassy:

When you know from NVC that your case was forwarded to embassy (mm/dd/yyyy) lets take an example case that was forwarded to embassy on March 20th 2009.

1 ~ Go to DHL TRACK

2 ~ Under track list, click on Track By Reference

3 ~ Type the reference in this format: EXP19MAR2009A, below that enter a date range and click track.

4 ~ A list of packages will come up and you can search for the city of your Consulate and it will show details.

**This worked for me and I was lucky that there was only 1 for Casablanca.**

Edited October 31, 2009 by Bijad and Teresa