NVC: "Attention to" and Zip code variants

[Sanjiv Patel 13]

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

[Chris Parker 11]

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.

[calamitka 0]

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

[simple_male 1]

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.

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

Edited February 19, 2008 by simple_male

[DaniDimo 0]

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