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The immigrant visa processing is initiated by the National Visa Center ("NVC"). The NVC continues to revise its procedures, having recently ended the Packet 3/4 system. The intended role of the NVC is to review the approved immigrant petition for accuracy and completeness. A case file and computer record is then created. If the immigrant visa application can be processed immediately, a packet of instructions (formerly packet 3) is sent to a designated agent, or attorney. The petition itself is forwarded to the appropriate overseas post for further processing and visa issuance. If the applicant's priority date does not allow immediate processing, the petition is stored at the facility and a letter of explanation is sent to the applicant or attorney, advising that the packet of instructions will be sent when the priority date becomes current.
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