Case Was Sent To The Department of State
Approved
Approved
What it means for you
The approved case was sent to the Department of State (NVC) for visa processing at a consulate. The next steps follow the NVC's letters and instructions.
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More statuses in “Approved”
- Card Was Delivered To Me By The Post Office
- Card Was Produced
- Card Was Mailed To Me
- Case Approved
- Case Was Approved
This is general information, not legal advice. The status name is word for word as USCIS shows it; the explanation is written by the I-GUIDE team. How we write status explanations
Updated November 4, 2026 · Source: status titles — USCIS Case Status Online