DCF - Can I hand in police certificates with the I-130?

[cherriesss 4]

Hello!

I am filing via DCF in Panama and will be taking the first step with the I-130. I read before that that the police certificates are not due until part II of the process after the notice of approval (NOA).

Because our police certificates expire after 90 days and I don't want to take the chance of them expiring, can I hand them in in advance at the same time I file the I-130?

Any input is appreciated. Tx!

[txladykat 1]

You need to check with your embassy. Typically they won't accept them at that point, but you never know unless you ask

[cherriesss 4]

To answer my own question and document the feedback, I was told by the Officer at the Panama Embassy that they always receive police certificates even if they have expired, as long as not more than a few months have passed. So I did not hand them in in advance.

[BigJohn 4]

Check with the embassy - each has different requirements. Where I am they have to be recent/valid and you are supposed to take them to the interview, but i am not at your location

[payxibka 10,044]

Hello!

I am filing via DCF in Panama and will be taking the first step with the I-130. I read before that that the police certificates are not due until part II of the process after the notice of approval (NOA).

Because our police certificates expire after 90 days and I don't want to take the chance of them expiring, can I hand them in in advance at the same time I file the I-130?

Any input is appreciated. Tx!

PC's are typically submitted with the DS-230.... As for the 90 day expiration, did you receive this info from the consulate? because typically for consulate purposes, PC's are valid for up to one year even if the issued PC has an earlier expiration date noted.

[cherriesss 4]

PC's are typically submitted with the DS-230.... As for the 90 day expiration, did you receive this info from the consulate? because typically for consulate purposes, PC's are valid for up to one year even if the issued PC has an earlier expiration date noted.

The police certificates I obtained from Costa Rica and Panama say that they are valid for three months but the Embassy in Panama said they would take them as valid for up to one year. So yes, you are right. Thanks!