Does anyone know what do different "Attention to" in NVC address stand for? So, far I have come across WC, ACL, DR. Are some to be used in certain situations only?
Also, has anyone noticed the 5+4 format zip code on the envelope that is sent with AOS (Affidavit of Support) and DS-230 forms is not the same as that on the NVC letter with the barcode? The one that has worked for me is: 03801-2909. However, I am not sure if there are different zip codes for different situations (e.g., sending in I-864 vs, DS-230, vs. response to RFE).
In one instance, I had sent the envelope with wrong attention, and in all instances I have avoided use of NVC supplied envelopes either because the zip code on it did not match the one published on NVC's website (03801-2909) or because the content was shipped in USPS Express Mail envelope. I have run into 2 RFEs for things I had already submitted to NVC. Also, reading other people's timeline, I feel that my process has taken longer (5 months from DS-3032 to file complete). (Please bear in mind that my case is in Family 1st preference category, and hence it may have a different timeline than those in IR/CR/K.)
I am not sure if there is any correlation between use of zip-code and "attention to" and the length of time it takes to correctly process and file the documents in proper case file.
Any comments will be greatly appreciated. Eventually, I plan to put together different comments in one easy-to-read thread, which probably deserves to be pinned at that time.
Regards,
Sanjiv Patel
Full Version: NVC: "Attention to" and Zip code variants
QUOTE(Sanjiv Patel @ Feb 18 2008, 04:06 PM) 
Does anyone know what do different "Attention to" in NVC address stand for? So, far I have come across WC, ACL, DR. Are some to be used in certain situations only?
ACL = Agent Choice Letter
DR = Document Review
WC = ?
There is just one address for NVC in NH, however there are two ZIP+4 codes, one is presumably for pre-encoded envelopes, and the other for general correspondence. Both go to the same place, however.
Note, however, there are two P.O. Boxes (lockboxes) for fee payments in St. Louis.
QUOTE(Sanjiv Patel @ Feb 18 2008, 10:06 PM)
Also, reading other people's timeline, I feel that my process has taken longer (5 months from DS-3032 to file complete). (Please bear in mind that my case is in Family 1st preference category, and hence it may have a different timeline than those in IR/CR/K.)
I can think of two reasons for above:
# since October NVC and certain consulates has been changing requirements (Standard Processing v. Appointment Processing) and you have been catched in the middle of it
# many people are using famous James' shortcut - it really saves time
Sanjiv, I had the same question (03801-2909 VS 03801-2901). I called NVC and they said I can mail the I-864, DS 230 packet to either of these two.
QUOTE(Sanjiv Patel @ Feb 18 2008, 04:06 PM)
Does anyone know what do different "Attention to" in NVC address stand for? So, far I have come across WC, ACL, DR. Are some to be used in certain situations only?
Also, has anyone noticed the 5+4 format zip code on the envelope that is sent with AOS (Affidavit of Support) and DS-230 forms is not the same as that on the NVC letter with the barcode? The one that has worked for me is: 03801-2909. However, I am not sure if there are different zip codes for different situations (e.g., sending in I-864 vs, DS-230, vs. response to RFE).
In one instance, I had sent the envelope with wrong attention, and in all instances I have avoided use of NVC supplied envelopes either because the zip code on it did not match the one published on NVC's website (03801-2909) or because the content was shipped in USPS Express Mail envelope. I have run into 2 RFEs for things I had already submitted to NVC. Also, reading other people's timeline, I feel that my process has taken longer (5 months from DS-3032 to file complete). (Please bear in mind that my case is in Family 1st preference category, and hence it may have a different timeline than those in IR/CR/K.)
I am not sure if there is any correlation between use of zip-code and "attention to" and the length of time it takes to correctly process and file the documents in proper case file.
Any comments will be greatly appreciated. Eventually, I plan to put together different comments in one easy-to-read thread, which probably deserves to be pinned at that time.
Regards,
Sanjiv Patel
Also, has anyone noticed the 5+4 format zip code on the envelope that is sent with AOS (Affidavit of Support) and DS-230 forms is not the same as that on the NVC letter with the barcode? The one that has worked for me is: 03801-2909. However, I am not sure if there are different zip codes for different situations (e.g., sending in I-864 vs, DS-230, vs. response to RFE).
In one instance, I had sent the envelope with wrong attention, and in all instances I have avoided use of NVC supplied envelopes either because the zip code on it did not match the one published on NVC's website (03801-2909) or because the content was shipped in USPS Express Mail envelope. I have run into 2 RFEs for things I had already submitted to NVC. Also, reading other people's timeline, I feel that my process has taken longer (5 months from DS-3032 to file complete). (Please bear in mind that my case is in Family 1st preference category, and hence it may have a different timeline than those in IR/CR/K.)
I am not sure if there is any correlation between use of zip-code and "attention to" and the length of time it takes to correctly process and file the documents in proper case file.
Any comments will be greatly appreciated. Eventually, I plan to put together different comments in one easy-to-read thread, which probably deserves to be pinned at that time.
Regards,
Sanjiv Patel
QUOTE(Chris Parker @ Feb 18 2008, 05:15 PM)
QUOTE(Sanjiv Patel @ Feb 18 2008, 04:06 PM)
Does anyone know what do different "Attention to" in NVC address stand for? So, far I have come across WC, ACL, DR. Are some to be used in certain situations only?
ACL = Agent Choice Letter
DR = Document Review
WC = ?
There is just one address for NVC in NH, however there are two ZIP+4 codes, one is presumably for pre-encoded envelopes, and the other for general correspondence. Both go to the same place, however.
Note, however, there are two P.O. Boxes (lockboxes) for fee payments in St. Louis.
WC = Written Correspondence
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