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QUESTION ABOUT THE I-864 AOS PACKAGE

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Filed: K-3 Visa Country: South Africa
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Hello Friends,

My husband has paid the $70-00 AOS Fee Bill and is waiting to get instructions about the I-864 Package that he will need to send.

If I have it right I'll need to provide him with the following documents for me and my 13 year old daughter:

1. DS 230, Part I & II for me and my daughter

2. Birth Certificates for me and my daughter

3. Our Marriage certificate

4. My Divorce Decree

5. The Passport Biographical Data for me and my daughter

6. My Police Clearance

7. Passport photos for me and my daughter.

My Questions:

1. Must the Birth Certificates, marriage certificate, and police clearance be the original documents, or is notarized copies ok?

2. Must I send these documents to my husband in the US per speed mail, or can I scan and e-mail it to him?

3. Must the birth certificates and marriage certificate be the "unabridged" certificates, in other words the "long" version?

4. Is there any other documents they will request from my side?

Thank you for all your help.

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Peru
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Don´t be confused--the I-864 AOS package and the DS-230 are two different things: the AOS package is sent by the applicant and the DS-230 is sent by the beneficiary. For the AOS, you don´t need to send him anything. Everything that is sent comes from him directly--taxes, employment letter, bank account documentation, etc.

For the DS-230, which you will send yourself, you need those other documents. All documents must be originals (long version), certified by the issuing agency, except for the copy of your passports. Those can just be notarized copies. Make sure you research exactly what police docs you need for your country. Seems most people get RFEs for not sending all the right police docs.

Good luck!

I-130 (almost 5 months)

12/04/2007 I-130 sent

05/01/2008 I-130 NOA2 (approval) from CSC!

I-129f

02/06/2008 I-129f sent

05/30/2008 I-129f NOA2 (approval)--too late!

NVC (changed from K-3 to CR-1) (31 days)

05/06/2008 case received and case # assigned

05/12/2008 DS-3032 and AOS bill generated

05/13/2008 DS-3032 sent (by e-mail)

05/13/2008 AOS bill invoiced (paid online)

05/14/2008 AOS bill PAID and cover sheet printed

05/16/2008 AOS package sent to NVC (FedEx from Peru)

05/19/2008 AOS package received by NVC (9:30 AM)

05/20/2008 DS-3032 Choice of Agent accepted (confirmation by e-mail)

05/20/2008 AOS entered into NVC system

05/21/2008 NVC recording says I have info missing (false RFE confirmed by NVC operator!)

05/24/2008 IV bill invoiced (paid online)--bad timing-Memorial Day weekend!

05/28/2008 IV bill PAID and cover sheet printed

05/28/2008 DS-230 sent to NVC (FedEx from Peru)--received DS3032 via snail mail!

05/30/2008 DS-230 received by NVC (9:40 AM)

06/02/2008 DS-230 entered into NVC system

06/06/2008 case complete at NVC!

06/12/2008 sent to embassy in Lima, Peru!

06/16/2008 papers arrived at Embassy

06/18/2008 received interview packet (in US)

07/02/2008 medical exam

07/11/2008 Interview in Lima, Peru!

08/20/2008 POE Atlanta, then fly to Seattle

09/05/2008 Received Welcome Letter

10/20/2008 1st wedding anniversary!

10/20/2009 2nd anniversary!

02/06/2010 Daughter born!

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Vietnam
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My Questions:

1. Must the Birth Certificates, marriage certificate, and police clearance be the original documents, or is notarized copies ok?

2. Must I send these documents to my husband in the US per speed mail, or can I scan and e-mail it to him?

3. Must the birth certificates and marriage certificate be the "unabridged" certificates, in other words the "long" version?

4. Is there any other documents they will request from my side?

Thank you for all your help.

1) I'm getting notarized copies for mine.

2) I wouldn't scan it; they want to see the paper copies and with stamps, etc.

3) I would also get full, notarized copies of those. Don't leave anything to chance (to slow down your application).

4) Check with your embassy for the specific requirements.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3190.html

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3830.html

Wedding in Vietnam: 12/25/2005 (graduate school, below poverty line, couldn't apply)
[b]August 27, 2007[/b]: 1st I-130 packet sent w/incorrect $190 instead of new $355 fee (Mesquite, Texas).
October 6, 2007: 2nd I-130 packet with $355 fee (Mesquite, Texas).
January 10, 2008: NOA1 March 31, 2008: NOA2 (approved & sent to NVC)
April 14, 2008: NVC sent AOS Fee Bill (Affidavit of Support) $70.00 & DS-3032 form
Received.
April 15, 2008: Faxed wife the DS-3032 agent form to be mailed from Vietnam.
May 5, 2008: NVC sent request for Affidavit of Support form. May 19. 2008: received NVC's request for Affidavit of Support form.
May 20, 2008: Sent off I-864, Affidavit of Support May 30, 2008: Received IV Fee bill for $400 --money order & sent by Priority Mail.
June 10, 2008: I-864 approved. June 11, 2008: IV fee entered in system. June 16, 2008: DS-230 barcode issued
June 30, 2008: DS-230 mailed by expressed mail July 3, 2008: DS-230 package arrived at NVC & under review
July 11, 2008: Case completed at NVC.
Sept. 5th, 2008: INTERVIEW DATE at HCMC: White paper with writing.
March 26, 2009: Resubmit.
[b]DENIED. June 2009: case sent back & received at USCIS[/b]
August 2009: filed new I-130. Approved after first I-130 case sent to VN, again.
February 2010: USCIS contacted & asked for more evidence
March 2010: USCIS re-approved original case.
April 14, 2010: Consulate sends DS-230
June 15, 2010: Interview Date (Blue issued)
July 13, 2010 Placed on AP -yippee!
Sept. 13, 2010 Consulate home visit
[b]Nov. 5, 2010 Approval letter sent.[/b]
[b]Nov. 19, 2010 Visa picked up. Arrival: Nov. 24, 2010[/b]

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