After receiving immigrant visa cases from the National Visa Center (NVC), the consular section conducts a brief review to ensure documents are current. The office will identify items that need updates, such as police certificates or the Affidavit of Support from petitioning family members.
Applicants are advised to monitor CEAC notifications in their email inbox or check their CEAC account at Immigrant Visa-Sign In (state.gov) for any necessary updates before the visa interview. There may be messages requesting electronic uploads of documents.
To upload documents, applicants must use their CEAC account with the case number and Invoice ID provided by the NVC. It is emphasized that being prepared for the interview is the responsibility of the visa applicant. Failing to update these documents before the interview could lead to a turnaround and rescheduling of the visa appointment. Applicants should remain vigilant for any communication.