INLG Immigrant VISA Scheduling Timeline
If you’ve already completed your immigrant visa petition and are waiting for your consular interview, you might be wondering: When will the National Visa Center (NVC) schedule my appointment?
That’s where the Immigrant Visa Scheduling Timeline comes in.
This tool visualizes the progress of the U.S. Department of State’s NVC Interview Scheduling process over time — giving you a clearer picture of how quickly the system is advancing through Documentarily Qualified (DQ) cases.
Let’s walk through what this means and how you can use it.
What the IV Scheduling Tool Shows
Every month, the National Visa Center (NVC) starts scheduling immigrant visa interviews at U.S. consulates worldwide. However, due to the large number of applicants and limited interview slots, not all qualified cases can be scheduled right away.
To increase transparency, the Department of State publishes the IV Scheduling Status Tool, which reveals the cutoff date for cases currently being scheduled.
These cutoff dates change over time, and tracking them can help applicants estimate when their own interview might be scheduled.
How the IV Scheduling Timeline Works
Our Immigrant Visa Scheduling Timeline transforms that raw scheduling data into an interactive graph.
Each point in the graph corresponds to a public update from the Department of State’s IV Scheduling Status Tool, showing the DQ date currently being processed for interviews. By following it, you can visualize how far the NVC has progressed in scheduling interviews.
How to Use the INLG Immigrant VISA Scheduling Timeline
Our customized graph lets you track and analyze interview scheduling progress by visa type, category, and post.
Here’s how to use it:
- Select your Embassy or Consulate.
- Choose your Category:
Choose between Employment-Based, Family-Sponsored, or Immediate Relative immigrant VISA types. - Track Weekly Updates:
The graph is updated every week. Each update reflects the most recent interview scheduling cutoff date.
Stay Informed with INLG
We continuously update our graph and publish analysis articles explaining the trends behind the data — helping you stay one step ahead in your immigration journey.
Try the Immigrant Visa Scheduling Timeline now and follow how NVC scheduling progresses month after month.
For tailored assistance, contact our immigration team at Immigration and Nationality Law Group.
We’re here to guide you every step of the way.
