DOES EAC NUMBER MEANS THE MONEY HAS BEEN PAID?

Hi,

Someone is helping with H1B and says that he has paid a visa fees of $3565 and has given me an EAC number, and asked me to fill DS160 but NOT submit it as it is required at the interview stage only.

Does EAC number means the money has been paid?

Please advise as I dont want to get into wrong hands

Regards,

Janie

You can look-up the EAC number online on USCIS site to know the current status of your petition. This is the receipt number.

Once your petition show as approved, you can appear for visa stamping. Until then even if you want to complete the DS form, it will solve no purpose.