Originals with I-130

[Addohm 0]

I have to send in my I-130, from what I understand, with originals. So to clarify, because I only have 1 copy of my birth, my daughters birth, my first wife's marriage and death, and our current marriage would I be better off sending out for new certified copies of these documents or can I make photo copies?

Do I get them back?

[A.J 0]

They do ask for the originals.I dont think they will take any photo copies

I send My originals birth certified - and I got a New birth certified from the State Office I did have to get a Money order for 10$ - But as long as it originals your Fine and I heard You can ask for them Back.

GOOD LUCK

Edited March 20, 2013 by A.J

[Lyra07 5]

You only need to send photo copies for I-130. But you have to send original to NVC later after USCIS approved your I-130.

[Boggy1974 124]

They do ask for the originals.I dont think they will take any photo copies

I send My originals birth certified - and I got a New birth certified from the State Office I did have to get a Money order for 10$ - But as long as it originals your Fine and I heard You can ask for them Back.

GOOD LUCK

No this is incorrect. At the I-130 petition stage, you send in photocopies ONLY. Please revisit the instructions.

[gingin603 0]

You only need to send photo copies for I-130. But you have to send original to NVC later after USCIS approved your I-130.

I agree. Cause they do not return your originals. It is advisable to bring all originals that was sent to your interview.

[A.J 0]

OO ok I thougt he was at the NVC Not the USCIS -- YEs You can Use photo copies for the USCIS- Sorry

[asrayub 1]

Do NOT send originals with I-130... they ask for photocopies with i-130

[Addohm 0]

Who's "they"? The step-by-step guide I got from this site says originals. Now I'm more confused

[fcat 79]

Who's "they"? The step-by-step guide I got from this site says originals. Now I'm more confused

It says copies in the guide!

http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1

[The Mean Lady 604]

Who's "they"? The step-by-step guide I got from this site says originals. Now I'm more confused

Everything says copies.

[Darnell 8,478]

I have to send in my I-130, from what I understand, with originals. So to clarify, because I only have 1 copy of my birth, my daughters birth, my first wife's marriage and death, and our current marriage would I be better off sending out for new certified copies of these documents or can I make photo copies?

Do I get them back?

Then you have some massive fail with the instructions.

Photocopies only, for I-130 submittal.

Original Documents or certified copies (certified by the issuing authority) , with a photocopy, for NVC doc intake.

Please have another read, on the instructions? Anything that must be signed (the I-130, the G-325A) must contain the original signature - so a scanned version, printed out, for example, doesn't work with the I-130 submittal.

Good Luck, with your I-130 prep !

Edited March 20, 2013 by Darnell

[Addohm 0]

Okay sorry, I misinterpreted this statement in the guide...

Make TWO copies of the entire package before you send it in. This includes the money orders too. You want to have a perfect replica of the package you are sending in. All Forms that you submit must be originals with original signatures. Supporting Evidence that you submit may be photocopies. Retain ALL original supporting Evidence since the USCIS has the right to check them by issuing an RFE (Request For Evidence). If you receive an RFE, follow the direction exactly, and make two copies of what you sent back. During any future interviews the USCIS may also want to examine the original supporting evidence.

Thinking forms meant all related, not just the governmental forms I'm filling out.

[Addohm 0]

Then you have some massive fail with the instructions.

Photocopies only, for I-130 submittal.

Original Documents or certified copies (certified by the issuing authority) , with a photocopy, for NVC doc intake.

Please have another read, on the instructions? Anything that must be signed (the I-130, the G-325A) must contain the original signature - so a scanned version, printed out, for example, doesn't work with the I-130 submittal.

Good Luck, with your I-130 prep !

Thanks for the color commentary. If you read the replies you can see that everyone else was able to answer without an attitude like this. I, in fact, didn't need your answer at all by the time you replied.

[LaVegano 12]

No this is incorrect. At the I-130 petition stage, you send in photocopies ONLY. Please revisit the instructions.

This is correct. Thanks for clarifying.

[Darnell 8,478]

Thanks for the color commentary. If you read the replies you can see that everyone else was able to answer without an attitude like this. I, in fact, didn't need your answer at all by the time you replied.

Excellent !!!