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Just wanted to update--we received the appointment letter via email today! This letter has full instructions and says to bring the documentation to the appointment, not to send it anywhere.
 
So the NVC was never involved. Like you said, the confirmation page had generic instructions that didn't apply to our case. Too bad that the initial email from the Consulate doesn't mention we should ignore instructions having to do with the NVC, that would have been helpful....

Hi Michael,
 
We did nothing, just waited and got the interview appointment letter (via email) about 3 weeks after submitting. My husband took the I-864 and civil documents directly to the interview, and paid the fee there as well.
 
Apparently, even though when you go through direct consular filing you never deal with the NVC, you still get all the standardized instructions and you just have to ignore that.

Best,

Hi coubeau,
 
When I requested permission to file DCF due to exceptional circumstances, I emailed the embassy using the address: citizeninfo@state.gov
 
 

Just wanted to update--we received the appointment letter via email today! This letter has full instructions and says to bring the documentation to the appointment, not to send it anywhere.
 
So the NVC was never involved. Like you said, the confirmation page had generic instructions that didn't apply to our case. Too bad that the initial email from the Consulate doesn't mention we should ignore instructions having to do with the NVC, that would have been helpful....