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⏳ EB-3 Consular Processing NVC Fee Payment Issue - Dependent Not Available
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⏳ **Case Status: Pending**
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Principal applicant's NVC fees were paid by employer over 3 weeks ago, but dependent's fee payment option is still unavailable in the NVC system. This is a common delay issue in the NVC consular processing stage for EB-3 cases.
An EB-3 principal applicant reports that their employer successfully paid the NVC immigrant visa fees for the principal applicant, but the dependent's fee payment option has remained unavailable for over 3 weeks. The NVC (National Visa Center) system has not yet activated the dependent's case for fee payment. This type of delay is encountered during the consular processing stage after USCIS approval, when cases are transferred to the NVC for visa interview scheduling.
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NVC dependent fee availability delays of 3-6 weeks after principal applicant payment are frequently reported. The NVC system often processes dependents separately and on a delayed schedule. Recommended steps: (1) Log into the CEAC portal and verify the dependent's case status, (2) Contact NVC directly via the public inquiry form or phone after 30+ days, (3) Confirm the dependent was properly added to the I-130/I-140 petition. Some users report the system activates automatically after 4-6 weeks without any action needed.