VJ Acronyms

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As a newbie I have slowly been learning the meanings of all the numerous acronyms used here but it's just been by trial and error for the most part. I think it would be very useful for all the other new members (and visitors) if there was a "master list" or some other type of guide available. Maybe such a list already exists somewhere on the VJ site but I have been unable to locate it, if one does exist maybe someone could post a link in reply to this post?

Any input is appreciated.

[sjr09 155]

http://www.visajourney.com/content/us-immigration-abbreviations

Acronym Summary

AOS - Adjustment of Status OR Affidavit of Support

AP - Advance Parole OR Administrative Processing

CO - Consular Officer

CSC - California Service Center

DCF - Direct Consular Filing

DOS - Department of State

EAD - Employment Authorization Document

FOIA - Freedom of Information Act

IMBRA - The International Marriage Brokers Regulation Act

INA - Immigration and Nationality Act

MENA - Middle East and North Africa

NOA - Notice of Action

NOID/NOIR Notice of Intent to Deny or Notice of Intent to Revoke

NVC- National Visa Center

OP - Original Poster (of a topic or thread)

OPT - Optional Practical Training

PCC - Police Clearance Certificate

POE - Port of Entry

RFE - Request for Evidence

SAO - Security Advisory Opinion

SIF - Sign-in failed

SVP - Student and Exchange Visitor Program

TOS - Terms of Service?? [please enlighten]

UPL - [please enlighten]

USC - U.S. Citizen

USCIS - United States Citizenship and Immigration Services

VSC - Vermont Service Center

VWP - Visa Waiver Program

Edited October 5, 2012 by sjr09

[sjr09 155]

As a newbie I have slowly been learning the meanings of all the numerous acronyms used here but it's just been by trial and error for the most part. I think it would be very useful for all the other new members (and visitors) if there was a "master list" or some other type of guide available. Maybe such a list already exists somewhere on the VJ site but I have been unable to locate it, if one does exist maybe someone could post a link in reply to this post?

Any input is appreciated.

As a Newbie, one thing I would recommend is the Advanced Search button located top right, You’ll find almost everything your looking for.

　

　

Acronyms = http://www.visajourney.com/content/us-immigration-abbreviations

[We Are The Art 46]

http://www.visajourney.com/content/us-immigration-abbreviations

Acronym Summary

AOS - Adjustment of Status OR Affidavit of Support

AP - Advance Parole OR Administrative Processing

CO - Consular Officer

CSC - California Service Center

DCF - Direct Consular Filing

DOS - Department of State

EAD - Employment Authorization Document

FOIA - Freedom of Information Act

IMBRA - The International Marriage Brokers Regulation Act

INA - Immigration and Nationality Act

MENA - Middle East and North Africa

NOA - Notice of Action

NOID/NOIR Notice of Intent to Deny or Notice of Intent to Revoke

NVC- National Visa Center

OP - Original Poster (of a topic or thread)

OPT - Optional Practical Training

PCC - Police Clearance Certificate

POE - Port of Entry

RFE - Request for Evidence

SAO - Security Advisory Opinion

SIF - Sign-in failed

SVP - Student and Exchange Visitor Program

TOS - Terms of Service?? [please enlighten]

UPL - [please enlighten]

USC - U.S. Citizen

USCIS - United States Citizenship and Immigration Services

VSC - Vermont Service Center

VWP - Visa Waiver Program

Thank You! I knew there had to be one somewhere.

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Resolved and closing.