Tracking NVC packages to embassies

[Stephen + Elisha 92]

I've noticed that there is conflicting info here on VJ regarding how to track petitions shipped via DHL from NVC to the consulate.

In this post on the General K1 Guides and Info thread (pinned in the K-1 Process and Procedures forum), it suggests using "CORRESPONDENCE" as the shipment reference (and 03801 as the Origin Postal Code) on the DHL Track by Reference page. But on some of the NVC guides, I've read that the reference is "EXP 21 SEP 2009A," where the date is generally one day before NVC says the case left their facility.

In checking the DHL page, it appears that NVC uses both: both references return results from the U.S. Department of State to various embassy and consulate cities worldwide.

Is it possible that the EXP reference is for IR-1/CR-1 packages, while CORRESPONDENCE is used on K-1s? Could it be a matter of different mail clerks using different references? Does anyone have any idea at all what the difference is (if any)?

[crazymazy 0]

oh wow - i have also seen on here in another thread it is put as EXP22SEP2009A ( as an ex ) and everyone saying this also worked - but i could never get this to work - only the one with the spaces. But did notice the weights were all 1 lbs ( as when i was checking for Paris Heart's 15 pounder) I had not seen the "CORRESPONDENCE" thread - so throws whole new hmm into it

[Beth/ Paris Heart 2]

I've noticed that there is conflicting info here on VJ regarding how to track petitions shipped via DHL from NVC to the consulate.

In this post on the General K1 Guides and Info thread (pinned in the K-1 Process and Procedures forum), it suggests using "CORRESPONDENCE" as the shipment reference (and 03801 as the Origin Postal Code) on the DHL Track by Reference page. But on some of the NVC guides, I've read that the reference is "EXP 21 SEP 2009A," where the date is generally one day before NVC says the case left their facility.

In checking the DHL page, it appears that NVC uses both: both references return results from the U.S. Department of State to various embassy and consulate cities worldwide.

Is it possible that the EXP reference is for IR-1/CR-1 packages, while CORRESPONDENCE is used on K-1s? Could it be a matter of different mail clerks using different references? Does anyone have any idea at all what the difference is (if any)?

If that is the case, that was NOT my Paris packet, my CR1 weights about 15 pounds!!!! I pray it was my K3

I think it is different clerks, or maybe certain embassy get it sent one way, and the rest another way?

oh wow - i have also seen on here in another thread it is put as EXP22SEP2009A ( as an ex ) and everyone saying this also worked - but i could never get this to work - only the one with the spaces. But did notice the weights were all 1 lbs ( as when i was checking for Paris Heart's 15 pounder) I had not seen the "CORRESPONDENCE" thread - so throws whole new hmm into it

Yeap a big HMMMM to that one Texas Bunny ears!!!!! LOL

[Stephen + Elisha 92]

If that is the case, that was NOT my Paris packet, my CR1 weights about 15 pounds!!!! I pray it was my K3

I think it is different clerks, or maybe certain embassy get it sent one way, and the rest another way?

I don't think it's that, because I've seen both "EXP" and "CORRESPONDENCE" packages going to the same embassy. To take ours as an example, there's a CORRESPONDENCE to Seoul that was shipped on 9/22 (the day NVC said our case was sent), and an EXP 22 SEP 2009A to Seoul shipped on 9/23.

Things that make you go hmmm....

[Beth/ Paris Heart 2]

If that is the case, that was NOT my Paris packet, my CR1 weights about 15 pounds!!!! I pray it was my K3

I think it is different clerks, or maybe certain embassy get it sent one way, and the rest another way?

I don't think it's that, because I've seen both "EXP" and "CORRESPONDENCE" packages going to the same embassy. To take ours as an example, there's a CORRESPONDENCE to Seoul that was shipped on 9/22 (the day NVC said our case was sent), and an EXP 22 SEP 2009A to Seoul shipped on 9/23.

Things that make you go hmmm....

Did the DHL tracking number match? I tried to check "CORRESPONDENCE" and did not see one to Paris "with my I think was my Paris package" yesterday at all. My EXP tracking number was 9211354806

[Beth/ Paris Heart 2]

If that is the case, that was NOT my Paris packet, my CR1 weights about 15 pounds!!!! I pray it was my K3

I think it is different clerks, or maybe certain embassy get it sent one way, and the rest another way?

I don't think it's that, because I've seen both "EXP" and "CORRESPONDENCE" packages going to the same embassy. To take ours as an example, there's a CORRESPONDENCE to Seoul that was shipped on 9/22 (the day NVC said our case was sent), and an EXP 22 SEP 2009A to Seoul shipped on 9/23.

Things that make you go hmmm....

Did the DHL tracking number match? I tried to check "CORRESPONDENCE" and did not see one to Paris "with my I think was my Paris package" yesterday at all. My EXP tracking number was 9211354806

I checked now EXP 24 Sep 2009A and there is another Paris packet, did not see one to Korea or Romania.

FYI: Both Corr. and Exp packets weighed 1 and 2 pounds

Edited September 24, 2009 by Paris Heart

[crazymazy 0]

If that is the case, that was NOT my Paris packet, my CR1 weights about 15 pounds!!!! I pray it was my K3

I think it is different clerks, or maybe certain embassy get it sent one way, and the rest another way?

I don't think it's that, because I've seen both "EXP" and "CORRESPONDENCE" packages going to the same embassy. To take ours as an example, there's a CORRESPONDENCE to Seoul that was shipped on 9/22 (the day NVC said our case was sent), and an EXP 22 SEP 2009A to Seoul shipped on 9/23.

Things that make you go hmmm....

Did the DHL tracking number match? I tried to check "CORRESPONDENCE" and did not see one to Paris "with my I think was my Paris package" yesterday at all. My EXP tracking number was 9211354806

I checked now EXP 24 Sep 2009A and there is another Paris packet, did not see one to Korea or Romania.

FYI: Both Corr. and Exp packets weighed 1 and 2 pounds

OR could be something totally else.. like the top secret ap files = "CORRESPONDENCE" and the exp = the ones that fly though the NVC ??

[Stephen + Elisha 92]

If that is the case, that was NOT my Paris packet, my CR1 weights about 15 pounds!!!! I pray it was my K3

I think it is different clerks, or maybe certain embassy get it sent one way, and the rest another way?

I don't think it's that, because I've seen both "EXP" and "CORRESPONDENCE" packages going to the same embassy. To take ours as an example, there's a CORRESPONDENCE to Seoul that was shipped on 9/22 (the day NVC said our case was sent), and an EXP 22 SEP 2009A to Seoul shipped on 9/23.

Things that make you go hmmm....

Did the DHL tracking number match? I tried to check "CORRESPONDENCE" and did not see one to Paris "with my I think was my Paris package" yesterday at all. My EXP tracking number was 9211354806

No, they were shipped one day apart and had different tracking numbers. The 9/22 shipment was 2 pounds, the 9/23 was 4 pounds. 2 pounds would be closer to the weight of our I-129F package. On the other hand, I've heard they will combine files for the same embassy into a single shipment to save money, so ours could be in the 4 lb. 9/23 package.

Obviously, I hope the 9/22 was ours—the sooner the better!

[Beth/ Paris Heart 2]

If that is the case, that was NOT my Paris packet, my CR1 weights about 15 pounds!!!! I pray it was my K3

I think it is different clerks, or maybe certain embassy get it sent one way, and the rest another way?

I don't think it's that, because I've seen both "EXP" and "CORRESPONDENCE" packages going to the same embassy. To take ours as an example, there's a CORRESPONDENCE to Seoul that was shipped on 9/22 (the day NVC said our case was sent), and an EXP 22 SEP 2009A to Seoul shipped on 9/23.

Things that make you go hmmm....

Did the DHL tracking number match? I tried to check "CORRESPONDENCE" and did not see one to Paris "with my I think was my Paris package" yesterday at all. My EXP tracking number was 9211354806

No, they were shipped one day apart and had different tracking numbers. The 9/22 shipment was 2 pounds, the 9/23 was 4 pounds. 2 pounds would be closer to the weight of our I-129F package. On the other hand, I've heard they will combine files for the same embassy into a single shipment to save money, so ours could be in the 4 lb. 9/23 package.

Obviously, I hope the 9/22 was ours—the sooner the better!

Lets throw in the towel on this one, we will never figure them out, LOL. Best wishes for the rest of your journey, and please keep in touch.

[ScottThuy 140]

I am happy that I see a VN packet for every day this week, but I have to think that sending a packet to the same place every day of the week is not the most efficient way to do things...

[Kanja 201]

Im a bit confused, so is it possible to track your shipment to the embassy?

When I asked NVC they said it is in no way possible

I am happy that I see a VN packet for every day this week, but I have to think that sending a packet to the same place every day of the week is not the most efficient way to do things...

[ScottThuy 140]

Im a bit confused, so is it possible to track your shipment to the embassy?

When I asked NVC they said it is in no way possible

I am happy that I see a VN packet for every day this week, but I have to think that sending a packet to the same place every day of the week is not the most efficient way to do things...

It usually can be tracked, but one cant be sure if it is actually yours... Take the date that it left NVC and do a search including that day and the day after using the info above. Then look for parcels going to your consulate. Your info is likely in one of those packets... and if there is only 1.. that is really likely it... That will give you an idea as to when the consulate gets it and when you can start contacting the consulate if needed.