VisaJourney.com > I made a huge mistake. Urgent help needed!requesting original docs

Huzz

Aug 22 2007, 02:28 AM

I made the huge mistake of sending my passport as well as my wife;s passport along with the extension application of my visa thinking that it was required as evidence. I am so stupid for doing so and hate myself for this.

Anyways, I am going to file a form G-884 to request original documents back but am having problems understanding some parts of it. Please help me.

the form instructions say that I need 2 identifications. It does not say photo IDs howeer. will a non photo ID work?
My wife only has 1 ID which is her permanent residence card besides her passport that is with the USCIS. What should we do? just send one ID with the explanation that the only other ID is with them?

also it says that if the form is mailed, it needs to be notarized. Who is able to notarize it?

In any case, do they mail everythng that you send them in the first place back to you, especially stuff like passports and other original documents one the decision is made?

Thanks for the help and support.

Kez/JWolf

Aug 22 2007, 05:30 AM

The first thing I would do is go make an infopass appointment at your local office.... go and explain to them that you sent your passports they can contact the service center and request their return....

When any form asks for evidence you only ever send a photocopy... NEVER the original, if they want to see the original they will as you to bring it to your local office....

I think you are going to have problems getting your original document back....

Kez

Sand

Aug 22 2007, 08:27 AM

Oh No !!!

Sid and Nancy

Aug 22 2007, 09:20 PM

QUOTE(Huzz @ Aug 22 2007, 12:28 AM)

I made the huge mistake of sending my passport as well as my wife;s passport along with the extension application of my visa thinking that it was required as evidence. I am so stupid for doing so and hate myself for this.

Anyways, I am going to file a form G-884 to request original documents back but am having problems understanding some parts of it. Please help me.

the form instructions say that I need 2 identifications. It does not say photo IDs howeer. will a non photo ID work?
My wife only has 1 ID which is her permanent residence card besides her passport that is with the USCIS. What should we do? just send one ID with the explanation that the only other ID is with them?

also it says that if the form is mailed, it needs to be notarized. Who is able to notarize it?

In any case, do they mail everythng that you send them in the first place back to you, especially stuff like passports and other original documents one the decision is made?

Thanks for the help and support.

I sent original documents to USCIS, and I got them back, but it took a very long time - 2 or 3 months, as far as I recall. I made the same mistake - sent them my original SEVIS papers when they would have been more than content with photocopies...

I didn't submit G-884, I just called the 1-800 number and requested my papers back.

However, if you want to send G-884, the instructions say you need to submit two forms of photo ID:

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Before consideration can be given to your request, twoforms of identification must be submitted. Examples ofacceptable forms of identification are:

Form I-551, Permanent Resident Card;

Driver's license;

Employment authorization document;

Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship;

State-issued identification document;

U. S. or foreign passport.

Send copies of these ID's, not the originals. I understand your wife has a GC - send a copy of that and a copy of her passport (which is not at some USCIS office, but you have copies of it, right?). A Notary Public can notarize the form for a small fee or even free of charge.

Good luck, hope you get it all back fast.