Commonly Used VJ Abbreviations

[JEDI 0]

As a newbie, sometimes you come across an abbreviation you haven't seen before, but that everyone else is throwing around without any trouble, and it takes a while to figure out what it stands for, or to look it up, and you might feel too embarrassed to show ignorance by asking. This can be especially difficult when English is not your first (or even second or third) language.

(It took me a while to figure out that OP meant "Original Poster" - as in "Person Who Started The Thread", instead of being a reference to Opie Taylor)

Well, here is a one-stop-shopping list.

Commonly Used VJ Abbreviations

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  ACA = Agent of Choice and Address (DS-3032 form)
  AOS = Adjustment of Status
  AOS = Affidavit of Support (I-864 form)
  AP = Administrative Processing
  AP = Advance Parole
  AR = Administrative Review
  BC = Birth Certificate
  BTS = Border and Transportation Security
  CBP = Customs and Border Protection
  CIS = Citizenship and Immigration Services
  CSC = California Service Center
  DCF = Direct Consular Filing
  DHS = Department of Homeland Security
  DOS = Department Of State
  EAD = Employment Authorization Documents
  GC = Green Card
  ICE = Immigration and Customs Enforcement
  IMBRA = International Marriage Broker Regulation
  INS = Immigration and Naturalization Service
  NC = Naturalization Certificate
  NCSC = National Customer Service Call Center
  NOA = Notice of Approval
  NSC = Nebraska Service Center
  NVC = National Visa Center
  OMB = Office of Management and Budget
  OP = Original Poster
  POE = Point Of Entry
  PR = Permanent Resident
  RFE = Request For Evidence
  SC = Service Center
  SO = Significant Other
  SSC = Social Security Card
  SSN = Social Security Number
  TSC = Texas Service Center
  USC = United States Citizen
  USCIS = United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
  USG = United States Government
  VJ = Visa Journey
  VSC = Vermont Service Center
  
  

Everyone: Feel free to copy and add other often-used VJ abbreviations.

Moderators: Feel free to move this if you feel there is a more appropriate place for it. (I didn't know where else to put it!)

[jen&darcy 0]

Thank you for posting!

[aussiewench 9]

Those plus more in the below link. They are in the FAQ Tab at the top of the page.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?autocom=custom&page=definition

Edited May 26, 2006 by aussiewench

[JEDI 0]

Them plus more in the below link. They are in the FAQ Tab at the top of the page.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?autocom=custom&page=definition

• 
  Thanks a bunch!
  I could never find that before.
  Although it STILL wouldn't have helped me with OP or SO,
  at least now I've learned what a PISS is!
  

Edited May 26, 2006 by JEDI

[almaty 19]

Them plus more in the below link. They are in the FAQ Tab at the top of the page.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?autocom=custom&page=definition

• 
  Thanks a bunch!
  I could never find that before.
  Although it STILL wouldn't have helped me with OP or SO,
  at least now I've learned what a PISS is!
  

\how about a chopf##k?

[I'm Gone 60]

ISO SWF for S&M I'm sorry that was another Website I was thinking about. LOL

[almaty 19]

ISO SWF for S&M I'm sorry that was another Website I was thinking about. LOL

..damn i recognized everyone of them

[leetiy 0]

I thank you for your answer. I also apprecitate the fact that you answered without talking down to me. It seems as though forums of any nature have members who get their jollys off by being "very smart"

I thank you again

[seldi 1]

I finally know what OP stands for. Yay!!!

[Aussielad 37]

Them plus more in the below link. They are in the FAQ Tab at the top of the page.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?autocom=custom&page=definition

• 
  Thanks a bunch!
  I could never find that before.
  Although it STILL wouldn't have helped me with OP or SO,
  at least now I've learned what a PISS is!
  

\how about a chopf##k?

if wouldn't be VJ without that word,..most definately