The easiest and fastest way to check your US immigration visa status

1. What is a US immigration visa?

US immigration visa allows foreigners to enter and live permanently in the US (Photo source: Collected)

A US immigrant visa is a type of visa that allows foreigners to enter and live permanently in the United States. Immigrant visa holders will be granted a green card (Permanent Resident Card) after entering the country, from which they can live, work and study in the United States as legal citizens.
Common types of immigration visas include:

Family-based visa (F1, F2A, F2B, F3, F4)
Employment-based visas (EB1, EB2, EB3…)
Diversity Visa (DV)
Visa for adoption, asylum…

Once the US immigrant visa application has been approved and sent to the National Visa Center (NVC) or the US Consulate, the applicant needs to check the status of the US immigrant visa regularly to know the processing progress.

2. Top 3 ways to quickly check US immigration visa status

2.1. Check US immigration visa status online

Interface to check US immigration visa status online (Image source: Collected)

This is the fastest and most popular way today. You can check the status of your application anytime, anywhere through the official portals of the US Department of State .
Method 1: Check via CEAC (Consular Electronic Application Center) – https://ceac.state.gov. To check the status of your US immigration visa via CEAC, follow these steps:

Visit: https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx
Select visa type: Immigrant Visa (IV).
Enter the Case Number. This number is usually in the form HCMxxxxxxx if applying at the US Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City.
Click "Submit" to see the application status (No Status, Application receipt pending, Ready, Administrative Processing, Issued, Refused).

Information will be updated in real time to help you closely monitor the progress of your application.
Method 2: Visa Bulletin – Visa Schedule Check Page
In addition to CEAC, you should also follow the Visa Bulletin. To know the opening schedule of sponsorship applications. This is where the order of processing of settlement applications is announced by month and by visa type.

2.2. Check US visa status via email

If you are unfamiliar with the website or need to check more details, you can email the National Visa Center (NVC) or the US Consulate in Vietnam.
Email the National Visa Center NVC: [email protected]
In the email body, you need to provide some important information:

Applicant's full name;
Date of birth;
Case Number;
Name of guarantor (if any);
Contact email.

NVC will respond within a few business days with the status of your case and further instructions if necessary.
Email the US Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City: [email protected]
In the email body, you need to provide some important information:

Applicant's full name;
Date of birth;
Case Number;
Name of guarantor (if any);
Contact email.

Note: Email must be written in English, clearly stating the reason and information related to the application for accurate support.

2.3. Direct call

If you want to check the status of your US immigration visa and need urgent feedback or want specific advice, you can contact us by phone:
- National Visa Center (NVC): +1-603-334-0700
Business hours: 7:00 – 24:00 (US time), Monday through Friday.
- US Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City: (028) 3520-4200
Working hours: 8:00 – 16:30, Monday to Friday (except holidays).
When calling, you need to prepare full personal information and case number so that the officers can support you quickly.

3. Frequently asked questions?

1. I don't remember my case number, can I check the status of my US immigration visa?
No. The case number is required to check your visa status through CEAC or when emailing NVC/Consulate. If you lose it, please contact your sponsor or the agency that filed your application for you to get it again.
2. What does the “Administrative Processing” status on CEAC mean?
"Administrative Processing" means that your application is undergoing additional review, possibly because more information or security checks are needed. Processing times can range from a few days to a few months.
3. How long after the visa status changes to “Issued” will I receive my visa?
Typically, you will receive your passport and visa within 7–10 business days from the date your application status changes to "Issued". You can track the delivery status via designated courier services such as EMS.
Checking the status of your US immigration visa is an indispensable step in the process of waiting for your visa to be granted. Make sure to always follow closely to update information promptly and not miss any additional requests from the US Consulate. If you need more detailed support on the immigration visa application process or sponsorship documents, do not hesitate to contact Vietravel , a reputable consulting unit, or visit the official website of the US Department of State.
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