Original documents vs copies

[Matt1968 13]

Hi VJ's,

I read the instructions on the uscis website and I want to make sure i'm clear. I will be submitting a DS-230 for my wife and step-child. According to website, I can submit originals of B.C(wife), M.C.and B.C.(petitioner,me) with my wife's DS-230 and make copies of those documents and submit them with my step-child's ds-230 with a letter explaining why there are copies included and not originals. Sounds good?

Matt

[adriana152115 0]

if your question here is weather or not to submitt orginals or CERTIFIED copies. i would submit the certified copies, then bring the originals to the interview.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

n.m.

Edited November 29, 2011 by Crusty Old Perv

[adriana152115 0]

it could be different per country. i submitted certified copies, then the consulate just asked my husband to bring orignals to the interview.

[Matt1968 13]

"NOTE: If the applicant or petitioner has already submitted the original document to the USCIS in connection with another matter, he or she may submit a photocopy along with an explanation of when and why the original was previously sent to the USCIS.

For all other documents, the applicant may submit a photocopy of the document required; however, he or she may be required to present the original:

in person, upon the request of a USCIS or consular official during an interview, or

by mail, in response to a written request from USCIS.

An original document submitted under these circumstances will be returned to the petitioner or applicant when no longer required"

This is what I was referring to from the uscis website. I didn't understand how I could send a copy of original M.C with my wife's and and original with my step-child, unless I get two originals. I didn't think evidence needed to be sent with the DS-230?

Matt

Edited November 29, 2011 by Matt1968

[StephanieM 60]

"NOTE: If the applicant or petitioner has already submitted the original document to the USCIS in connection with another matter, he or she may submit a photocopy along with an explanation of when and why the original was previously sent to the USCIS.

For all other documents, the applicant may submit a photocopy of the document required; however, he or she may be required to present the original:

in person, upon the request of a USCIS or consular official during an interview, or

by mail, in response to a written request from USCIS.

An original document submitted under these circumstances will be returned to the petitioner or applicant when no longer required"

This is what I was referring to from the uscis website. I didn't understand how I could send a copy of original M.C with my wife's and and original with my step-child, unless I get two originals. I didn't think evidence needed to be sent with the DS-230?

Matt

Last time I checked they do not require any additional evidence. You will need excessive evidence for the interview.

[Matt1968 13]

Last time I checked they do not require any additional evidence. You will need excessive evidence for the interview.

Crusty had made a comment about evidence, but it was a mistake. I also found the answer i was looking for. Looks like I need 2 originals of M.C. one for NVC and one for Cita. As well as one more for my step-child's ds-230.

Edited November 29, 2011 by Matt1968

[godisgood74 3]

Last time I checked they do not require any additional evidence. You will need excessive evidence for the interview.

Stephanie, you are so lucky, did u expedite your petition? From NO1 to N02 was really quick, can u please share some tips.

Thanks a lot

Edited November 29, 2011 by godisgood74

[StephanieM 60]

Stephanie, you are so lucky, did u expedite your petition? From NO1 to N02 was really quick, can u please share some tips.

Thanks a lot

I don't really have any tips. I just got lucky, my petition was sent to VSC and they seem to be working really fast recently. I prepared my petition with care and caution to make sure everything was right. That is all. No expedite.

[Matt1968 13]

I don't really have any tips. I just got lucky, my petition was sent to VSC and they seem to be working really fast recently. I prepared my petition with care and caution to make sure everything was right. That is all. No expedite.

That's great for you, Steph! You should be done in no time.

[godisgood74 3]

I don't really have any tips. I just got lucky, my petition was sent to VSC and they seem to be working really fast recently. I prepared my petition with care and caution to make sure everything was right. That is all. No expedite.

Thanks a lot and Good luck to you.

[pushbrk 12,081]

Hi VJ's,

I read the instructions on the uscis website and I want to make sure i'm clear. I will be submitting a DS-230 for my wife and step-child. According to website, I can submit originals of B.C(wife), M.C.and B.C.(petitioner,me) with my wife's DS-230 and make copies of those documents and submit them with my step-child's ds-230 with a letter explaining why there are copies included and not originals. Sounds good?

Matt

First, the DS230 instructions would not come from USCIS. When submitting the DS230 to the National Visa Center (Dept. of State) you submit originals or certified copies of documents relating to the applicant. If the same document is needed for a parent and a child, submit the original in the parent's stack and a photocopy in the child's stack.

[Matt1968 13]

First, the DS230 instructions would not come from USCIS. When submitting the DS230 to the National Visa Center (Dept. of State) you submit originals or certified copies of documents relating to the applicant. If the same document is needed for a parent and a child, submit the original in the parent's stack and a photocopy in the child's stack.

Ok, Thanks!