Frequent SIV Questions Answered – July 2022

The following is the list of the most frequently and repeatedly asked questions by Afghan SIV applicants during the month of July 2022. I submitted my SIV application around August 2021 or after August 2021. Why have I not received a NVC case number yet? When will I get the COM approval? How long does it take? My SIV application …

How to Transfer SIV Cases from U.S. Embassy Kabul to Another U.S. Embassy

Please visit the official Afghan SIV webpage for latest updates, instructions and information at: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/special-immg-visa-afghans-employed-us-gov.html A step-by-step guide to transfer SIV cases from U.S. Embassy Kabul to another U.S. Embassy Applicants waiting for COM approval do not need to transfer their case. Applicants waiting for Conditional Approval for their Form i-360 do not need to transfer their case. Only applicants with an approved I-360 …

How to Email NVC Inquiry

This is an email template to contact National Visa Center (NVC) for SIV case inquiry and checking case status. To: NVCSIV@state.gov Subject: SIV case inquiry – Case Number: NVC – Name: Last Name, First Name – Date of Birth: 01/February/1980 Message: Hello NVC, I am writing this email to inquire about the status of my SIV case. I am the …