The consular path after your EB-1 petition is approved: NVC fees and forms, the civil-documents package, document qualification (DQ), the medical exam and consulate interview, the visa, the port of entry, and the USCIS immigrant fee that triggers your Green Card and SSN. This checklist walks through 6 stages - Petition approved, sent to NVC, NVC: fees and forms, Civil-documents package, Interview scheduling and prep, The consulate interview, Visa, entry and Green Card - for anyone preparing the petition on their own. Tick off the steps as you go: your progress is saved, so you can come back at any time.
NVC EB-1 visa roadmap
Not legal advice
This roadmap is general information to help you organize your own preparation. It is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Rules differ by consulate and change over time - always confirm against the official travel.state.gov, ceac.state.gov and uscis.gov guidance for your case.
Stages - pick where to start
Petition approved, sent to NVC
Your I-140 is approved by USCIS and the case is forwarded to the National Visa Center.
NVC: fees and forms
Pay the visa fee and complete the DS-260 immigrant visa application on CEAC.
Civil-documents package
Assemble, translate and submit your civil documents, then wait for DQ.
Interview scheduling and prep
Get an interview date, book the medical exam, and prepare your documents.
The consulate interview
Attend the interview at the US consulate; the officer decides on your visa.
Visa, entry and Green Card
Receive the visa, enter the US, pay the USCIS immigrant fee, and get your Green Card.