Original or Scanned Copy

[roseTX 0]

Hello again my fellow filers. I would like to ask, is it really necessary to send the original NBI clearance to NVC or a photocopy (meaning a scanned copy of the original)would be enough? I ask this because I send my original NBI document to my husband three weeks ago and still he did not receive it. Is scanned copy of NBI would be enough? I will just provide the original during my interview?

Thanks.

[Dave&Roza 748]

The answer about copies and originals is contained within the instructions of all forms and it states:

"Copies: Unless specifically required that an original document be filed with an application or petition, an ordinary legible photocopy may be submitted. Original documents submitted when not required will remain part of the record, even if the submission was not required."

So a legible photocopy is fine. Should you give them the origianl it will be kept and not returned. So you are also doing the correct thing by taking the original to the interview. I would recommend also taking a copy so the IO can look at the original and make a note on the copy when/if they keep it.

Good luck,

Dave

[babystef 8]

Hello again my fellow filers. I would like to ask, is it really necessary to send the original NBI clearance to NVC or a photocopy (meaning a scanned copy of the original)would be enough? I ask this because I send my original NBI document to my husband three weeks ago and still he did not receive it. Is scanned copy of NBI would be enough? I will just provide the original during my intervie

in my case i sent the original copies to my husband and ne sent it to the NVC..during my interview the pre screener returned to me my personal copy..i also have additional copy of NBI in case they will look for updated one. but luckily they did not look for it. better be ready. Goodluck

k

[roseTX 0]

Thank you very much for a quick reply Dave&Roza. I really appreciated it. I will scanned my NBI immediately and send it to my husband. Thanks a lot.

The answer about copies and originals is contained within the instructions of all forms and it states:

"Copies: Unless specifically required that an original document be filed with an application or petition, an ordinary legible photocopy may be submitted. Original documents submitted when not required will remain part of the record, even if the submission was not required."

So a legible photocopy is fine. Should you give them the origianl it will be kept and not returned. So you are also doing the correct thing by taking the original to the interview. I would recommend also taking a copy so the IO can look at the original and make a note on the copy when/if they keep it.

Good luck,

Dave

Thanks babystef.

in my case i sent the original copies to my husband and ne sent it to the NVC..during my interview the pre screener returned to me my personal copy..i also have additional copy of NBI in case they will look for updated one. but luckily they did not look for it. better be ready. Goodluck

k

[bahaynamin 13]

In the directions from the NVC it clearly states that all civil documents sent in to the NVC must have the original and 1 photocopy of it so yes you need to send in the Original NBI clearnace and 1 photocopy of it.