already approved for i-130, now, for the next packet....do i need send them all the originals????`

[kristen n Ashraf 0]

Ok i have a lot of people telling us different things, so i need to know......... since we finished the i-130 and approved, for the next packet *papers* that we will be sending am i going to need to send them all of the originals of what they requested for the i-130 previously done?? My husband is in jordan, and i am filing and paying everything from here.

I am a citizen also.

I have all of the originals here with me with the exception of his egyptian birth certificate, that i only have a copy for. DO I NEED THAT?? and if so do i need get that translated since is in arabic? His interview will be in jordan when he gets it.

thanks for any help

Kristen

[SantFeliuGuixols 1]

Kristen,

Below you will find the answers to your questions, this is specified in the U.S. Department of State website. You may also wish to visit the website in order to obtain further and more detailed information regarding the NVC step. I hope this proves helpful for you. Good luck!

Original Document Requirements

You and each family member immigrating with you to the United States must submit to the NVC original documents issued by an appropriate authority, or certified copies of those documents listed in this section.

Photocopy Requirements

You and each family member immigrating with you must also submit to the NVC a photocopy of the original documents or certified copies of the documents.

Translation Requirements

All documents not written in English, or in the official language of the country in which application for a visa is being made, must be accompanied by certified translations and submitted to the NVC. The translation must include a statement signed by the translator stating that the:

•Translation is accurate, and

•Translator is competent to translate.

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

[Matt1968 13]

Kristen,

Below you will find the answers to your questions, this is specified in the U.S. Department of State website. You may also wish to visit the website in order to obtain further and more detailed information regarding the NVC step. I hope this proves helpful for you. Good luck!

Original Document Requirements

You and each family member immigrating with you to the United States must submit to the NVC original documents issued by an appropriate authority, or certified copies of those documents listed in this section.

Photocopy Requirements

You and each family member immigrating with you must also submit to the NVC a photocopy of the original documents or certified copies of the documents.

Translation Requirements

All documents not written in English, or in the official language of the country in which application for a visa is being made, must be accompanied by certified translations and submitted to the NVC. The translation must include a statement signed by the translator stating that the:

•Translation is accurate, and

•Translator is competent to translate.

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

Hey Sant, quick question if you don't mind. I see your I-130 was approved after 7 days and you went through CSC, did you request an expedite? I'm always curious when peoples I-130's are approved so fast.

Matt

[SantFeliuGuixols 1]

Hey Sant, quick question if you don't mind. I see your I-130 was approved after 7 days and you went through CSC, did you request an expedite? I'm always curious when peoples I-130's are approved so fast.

Matt

No, I did not request an expedite. I really have no idea what caused the speedy approval. I followed the same procedures as everyone else, documents and all.

I'll paste here the same answer I told another member:

I inquired about the possible motives and was told by other VJ members that some reasons could be: 1) Beneficiary is from a low-risk country, 2) I'm residing in the same country as the beneficiary, 3) Just pure luck, 4) Unknown reasons

Sorry I can't be of further help on this matter

[Matt1968 13]

No, I did not request an expedite. I really have no idea what caused the speedy approval. I followed the same procedures as everyone else, documents and all.

I'll paste here the same answer I told another member:

I inquired about the possible motives and was told by other VJ members that some reasons could be: 1) Beneficiary is from a low-risk country, 2) I'm residing in the same country as the beneficiary, 3) Just pure luck, 4) Unknown reasons

Sorry I can't be of further help on this matter

Ah, ok. Thanks for answering. Congrats on that.

Matt

[NickYJulia 0]

No, I did not request an expedite. I really have no idea what caused the speedy approval. I followed the same procedures as everyone else, documents and all.

I'll paste here the same answer I told another member:

I inquired about the possible motives and was told by other VJ members that some reasons could be: 1) Beneficiary is from a low-risk country, 2) I'm residing in the same country as the beneficiary, 3) Just pure luck, 4) Unknown reasons

Sorry I can't be of further help on this matter

DCF (direct consular filing)... Approvals like that just don´t happen. If you had been living legally in Spain or wherever it is for a minimum of 6 months you can file directly through the consulate in that country... and basically skip the long wait most go through during NOA1-NOA2. I´m over 6 months now waiting on NOA2.

[Ryan H 3,812]

If you had been living legally in Spain or wherever it is for a minimum of 6 months you can file directly through the consulate in that country...

No longer correct. Since August 15th 2011, if a country is not on this list of USCIS international field offices, the petition will have to be sent to the Chicago lockbox and will then work its way through a service center and then the NVC. Spain is not on that list.

[Egypt's Heart 6]

No, I did not request an expedite. I really have no idea what caused the speedy approval. I followed the same procedures as everyone else, documents and all.

I'll paste here the same answer I told another member:

I inquired about the possible motives and was told by other VJ members that some reasons could be: 1) Beneficiary is from a low-risk country, 2) I'm residing in the same country as the beneficiary, 3) Just pure luck, 4) Unknown reasons

Sorry I can't be of further help on this matter

PURE LUCK, and a big congrats on your Luck. Best wishes on the rest of your journey..........

Petitions are processed on the first come, first serve process..........

[rkk1 34]

I had the same question as the OP, but I'm not clear on the response. Does this mean we need to send to the originals to the beneficiary overseas, or could we just send the originals to the NVC directly ourselves without sending it to the beneficiary (and just send the beneficiary a copy to take to the interview)?

[Darnell 8,478]

original documents requirement for the I-130? What? uh oh.

DS-230 - http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3190.html

I-864 - http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3730.html

General NVC stuff - http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1335.html

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/EZGuideSpouse

I not understand the 'requirement' for original documents to USCIS for the I-130 submittal. Can you explain it a bit more, or cite the source you utilized when you prepped the I-130 ? TIA !

[Darnell 8,478]

DCF (direct consular filing)... Approvals like that just don´t happen. If you had been living legally in Spain or wherever it is for a minimum of 6 months you can file directly through the consulate in that country... and basically skip the long wait most go through during NOA1-NOA2. I´m over 6 months now waiting on NOA2.

Since DCF has been taken away for lots o places,

USCIS has been fast-tracking most of the I-130 approvals when the petitioner WOULD HAVE filed the I-130 overseas (not in the USA).

A week, two weeks, 3 weeks. The longest I've seen is 25 days, so far.

[bigdog 376]

The checkered flag is down, strike while the iron is hot. Congratulations to all.

[Enigma11561 336]

You have the option of sending certified copies. I strongly suggest you do this. NEVER send originals. If they get lost you could be screwed big time.BRING originals with you when you have an interview..

[alebella 3]

Since DCF has been taken away for lots o places,

USCIS has been fast-tracking most of the I-130 approvals when the petitioner WOULD HAVE filed the I-130 overseas (not in the USA).

A week, two weeks, 3 weeks. The longest I've seen is 25 days, so far.

really? Im suprised. They don't have DCF here in Argentina and Ive been staying with my spouse for about 9 months now and we sent it to the Chicago Lockbox and it arrived on Friday. I hope it gets approved soon

[kristen n Ashraf 0]

You have the option of sending certified copies. I strongly suggest you do this. NEVER send originals. If they get lost you could be screwed big time.BRING originals with you when you have an interview..

Ya i was thinking the same thing...omg if they get lost...we are screwed.

so HOW would i give them a certified copy? for example for our marriage licence from jordan translated?? or for husb birth certificate from egypt??

thanks

kristen

i can read arabic, can i certify them????