Embassy or Consulate to confirm that they received the petition and that the case is active in the visa processing system.

If you are unable to log into the CEAC with the numbers, please contact the consular staff at the U.S. You will need to use this case number and invoice ID number to log into the CEAC to file the DS-260 for the child identified in the petition.

If you filed a Form I-800 (in the United States) or Form I-600 (in the United States or with a USCIS office overseas) that arrived at the NVC: You should receive a letter from the NVC confirming receipt of the petition and assigning a case number and an invoice ID number.If you received a letter mailed by the NVC prior to September 6 or if you have lost this letter, you should contact the NVC at +1-60 to request your case number and invoice ID number.īelow is specific guidance for petitioners: Starting September 6, 2013, NVC letters to petitioners include both a case number and an invoice ID number.

Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), you will need a case number and an invoice ID number to complete the DS-260. If you are a prospective adoptive parent or adoptive parent (petitioner) with an approved Form I-600A, I-600, or I-800 that arrived at the National Visa Center (NVC) from the U.S. Anyone filing an immigrant visa application as of this date must complete the electronic DS-260 Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration and DS-261 Choice of Address or Agent online instead of filing the paper DS-230 Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration (Parts I and II) and DS-3032 Choice of Address and Agent. The DS-260 replaces the paper-based DS-230 Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration for all immigrant visa applications, including those filed for children seeking to immigrate to the United States as “orphans” or “Convention adoptees,” effective September 1, 2013. This adoption notice serves to announce the introduction of the DS-260 Online Immigrant Visa Application and Registration. Guidance on Filing Online Immigrant Visa Application Form DS-260 This information was posted as a notice on our website on September 1, 2013.

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