Abbreviations and acronyms

[Stevens68]

 

I have been on this site for abourt six months.

 

I see many different abbreviations and acronyms for documents.

 

Can someone please give me an explation of what each of these stands for:

 

I-129

 

NOA1

 

NOA2

 

CR-1

 

NVC

 

P-3

 

P-4

 

Blue Slip

 

AOS

 

EAD

 

 

Thank you so much. I know I could probably find these out by searching and searching this site, but this is the fastest way to learn.

 

 

Steven

Oregon

Edited October 27, 2010 by Stevens68 (see edit history)

[b.c]

http://candleforlove.com/FAQ/Timelines/New_Timeline/CFL_Timeline_Index_New2.html

 

Then select acronyms and knock urself out.

[Ryan H]

I-129 = I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker; I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiance(e); I-129S, Nonimmigrant Petition based on blanket L Petition; Majority of reference to I-129 on here will be to I-129F

 

NOA1 = Notice of Action 1, given when petition is received by USCIS

 

NOA2 = Notice of Action 2, given when USCIS approves a petition

 

CR-1 = Conditional Resident Visa, This a visa issued to a spouse when the marriage is less than 2 years.

 

NVC = National Visa Center

 

P-3 = Packet 3

 

P-4 = Packet 4

 

Blue Slip = Consulate wants more evidence after interview

 

AOS = Adjustment of Status

 

EAD = Employment Authorization Document

 

Thank you so much. I know I could probably find these out by searching and searching this site, but this is the fastest way to learn.

 

 

Steven

Oregon

 

You're welcome! Good luck and best wishes!

Edited October 27, 2010 by Ryan H (see edit history)