What documents to send with DS-230

[Negrecita2010 1]

My husband has not paid the $400 for each of his parents, but we will be doing this in the next two weeks. The reason we are asking on what original documents need to be submitted with the DS-230, is we have a family member that is coming to the US on vacation at the end of the month and will be able to bring this information with him, to avoid having my in-laws send this info via fedex or ups. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

[Mononoke28 134]

You'll find them in the Department of State web site:

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3195.html

Diana

[NArocks 13]

I do not see where it asks for passport size photos are these not needed? Do they bring to the interview??

Edited May 10, 2010 by NArocks

[c47v3770 0]

This is what I sent along with the DS-230 for my mom's case:

• Two Passport Size Photographs of Beneficiary (NVC Case Number, beneficiary’s full name, and date of birth are written on back of both)

• DS-230 Part 1 completed and signed by beneficiary

• DS-230 Part 2 completed by beneficiary – unsigned, as of yet, per instructions

• Photocopy of the biographical data page of beneficiary’s passport

• Original birth certificate of beneficiary and photocopy

• Original marriage certificate of beneficiary and photocopy

• Original divorce certificate of beneficiary and photocopy

• Original police certificates of beneficiary and photocopy

• Original birth certificate of Petitioner and photocopy

I didn't have to translate any documents since they were in the official language

of the country in which the interview will take place (Bolivia).

Also, it's a good idea to write down the case number in every document you send.

I forgot to do it but luckily didn't have any problems.

[andresbonifacio 7]

dang, people are just too lazy to read the requirements in the State Department's website. sigh

[trailmix 77]

I do not see where it asks for passport size photos are these not needed? Do they bring to the interview??

That is on the first page, rather than the one Diana linked:

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