The U.S. Department of State’s National Visa Center (NVC) is located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.  The NVC processes all permanent immigrant visa applications that have been approved by USCIS and have been indicated to receive “consular processing” on the petition form.

The NVC serves as a liaison between the applicant seeking U.S. permanent residence and the designated U.S. Embassy or Consulate that will eventually review the final permanent residence application abroad.

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