Sending in the I-129F package

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hi all

I am just a little confused as to what should be copies in the I-129F package being sent and what should be originals.

step by step guide

according to this website here.. we put in copies of birth certificate , divorce decree and proof of relationship in the I-129F package to be sent..

in another area .. it talks about:

**IMPORTANT!

Make TWO copies of the entire package before you send it in. This includes checks too. You want to have a perfect replica of the package you are sending in. Retain ALL originals. The USCIS has the right to check them by issuing an RFE (Request For Evidence). If you receive an RFE, follow the direction exactly, and make two copies of what you sent back. **

now i'm confused.. what do we send originally as a copy and what do we send as original? Do we send originals of the I-129F and the G-325a? or copies? and retain all originals?

I know my fiancé is probably right in saying we should send the originals of everything but our evidence .. divorce decree and my birth certificate.. but I just would like a 2nd on this motion.. so I know I've done everything right.

thank you to anyone who can make this clear for me..

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All the USCIS papers, including letter of intent i sent in the originals and kept photocopies. Basically, whatever I had to sign I gave in as an original. Everything else like Birth certificate, passport, etc, I sent in copies.

Your fiance has the right idea

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All the USCIS papers, including letter of intent i sent in the originals and kept photocopies. Basically, whatever I had to sign I gave in as an original. Everything else like Birth certificate, passport, etc, I sent in copies.

Your fiance has the right idea

thank you stina

[bradentejas 0]

Stina is correct...

All douments as evidence can be submitted as photocopies, you do not need to send the originals. However have the originals hand for the interview just in case. It also doesnt hurt to print and send off the Photocopy Certification letter - many people forget that, but I have never heard of it causing a denial or delay. As for the actual USCIS documents, send originals.

As for the "make two copies" deal, this is so that you may keep a copy of the packet for your records and send one off to your significant other so she/he may also know all that is submitted.

Edited June 25, 2006 by bradentejas

[Cristy 4]

We sent copies of our evidence and birth cert/divorce paper and originals of the forms but kept copies.

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Thanks for all your help and advice everyone it was a big help