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purpleblush   16

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Hi fellow VJers...

I just called JRS Express (Courier Service here in the Philippines) and asked them how much it is to send my original passport in US. I am looking for a cheaper courier than FedEX. The guy told me that US customs banned sending Passports in America. They said they received the memo last November. Is this true?? If its true how can U send it to my husband. He needs it to file for his income tax next month...

Please help...

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Hi fellow VJers...

I just called JRS Express (Courier Service here in the Philippines) and asked them how much it is to send my original passport in US. I am looking for a cheaper courier than FedEX. The guy told me that US customs banned sending Passports in America. They said they received the memo last November. Is this true?? If its true how can U send it to my husband. He needs it to file for his income tax next month...

Please help...

Are you sending your original passport? WHY would you do that? You need your passport with you. Why are you sending it again to the US?

In the event that they would need your passport then all you have to do is send him a copy or scan it and send it through email and you may have it authenticated.

As much as possible you'd want your passport with you as you'll need it for the whole process.

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Hi fellow VJers...

I just called JRS Express (Courier Service here in the Philippines) and asked them how much it is to send my original passport in US. I am looking for a cheaper courier than FedEX. The guy told me that US customs banned sending Passports in America. They said they received the memo last November. Is this true?? If its true how can U send it to my husband. He needs it to file for his income tax next month...

Please help...

That is a bit confusing... They don't need your passport when filing his tax return.

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Natalie and Bruce   18

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Hi fellow VJers...

I just called JRS Express (Courier Service here in the Philippines) and asked them how much it is to send my original passport in US. I am looking for a cheaper courier than FedEX. The guy told me that US customs banned sending Passports in America. They said they received the memo last November. Is this true?? If its true how can U send it to my husband. He needs it to file for his income tax next month...

Please help...

Go to the US embassy, and get them to authenticate a copy of your passport. That's what we did with my wife's passport. It was $50. The IRS should accept an embassy authenticated copy, instead of the original.

02/07/2014 NOA2

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03/28/2014 Case Number assigned

04/01/2014 DS-261 Available and completed

04/07/2014 AOS and IV bills paid

04/09/2014 Sent AOS package

04/10/2014 AOS package delivered to NVC

04/12/2014 DS-260 completed

04/14/2014 IV package sent

04/15/2014 IV package delivered to NVC

04/17/2014 NVC says "one piece of mail" regarding case received, can't specify which one AOS or IV

04/21/2014 "Two pieces of mail received", so AOS and IV packages both logged in.

05/06/2014 Case Complete.

05/13/2014 Interview scheduled

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That is a bit confusing... They don't need your passport when filing his tax return.

Without a SSN, she will need to file a W-7, to get an ITIN, so they can file joint taxes. That requires sending the original passport, or a US embassy (in the country that issued the passport) authenticated copy.

02/07/2014 NOA2

02/25/2014 Case received at NVC

03/28/2014 Case Number assigned

04/01/2014 DS-261 Available and completed

04/07/2014 AOS and IV bills paid

04/09/2014 Sent AOS package

04/10/2014 AOS package delivered to NVC

04/12/2014 DS-260 completed

04/14/2014 IV package sent

04/15/2014 IV package delivered to NVC

04/17/2014 NVC says "one piece of mail" regarding case received, can't specify which one AOS or IV

04/21/2014 "Two pieces of mail received", so AOS and IV packages both logged in.

05/06/2014 Case Complete.

05/13/2014 Interview scheduled

06/12/2014 Interview at Kiev Embassy

06/12/2014 Visa Approved!

Removal of conditions:

05/04/2016 I-751 Received at California Service Center

05/06/2016 NOA-1

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Without a SSN, she will need to file a W-7, to get an ITIN, so they can file joint taxes. That requires sending the original passport, or a US embassy (in the country that issued the passport) authenticated copy.

I am sorry..... What I meant with "They don't need her passport" was they don't need her Original Passport to send from Philippines to US

What she needs to do is: Photocopy her passport, go to the US Embassy in Manila and they can authenticate her Passport and/or documents to send to the States. US Embassy here even do that. They can coordinate with the IRS in the States. The only time she gives her passport is when she is Visa approved right after the interview and that happens at the US Embassy.

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Without a SSN, she will need to file a W-7, to get an ITIN, so they can file joint taxes. That requires sending the original passport, or a US embassy (in the country that issued the passport) authenticated copy.

My husband said he needs it to claim me as his wife for his income tax. And yes I dont have SSN yet I'm still here in the Philippines. It is ok for me to send him my original passport because we are just about to file our I-130 petition next month so its ok if I don't have my passport with me at this time. He will send it back right away after he use it anyway.

Is it true that it is banned in the US to send orig passport from other country?

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*** Thread moved from CR-1 Process forum to the Off Topic forum -- not a CR-1 process issue. ***

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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I actually sent my passport to the US to get an ITIN, it was fine except it was returned to me in a cheap envelope using regular (non registered) mail.

They also made a few bad staple holes in my passport.

Other than that it was fine.

09/2008: Met in France
12/2009: Wedding in France
Since then: Living and working together in France

USCIS:
01/15/2013: Got our official NOA1
02/08/2013: Got an email stating our I-130 was approved followed by the snail mail NOA2

NVC:
03/2013: Received the AOS and IV bill ==> Paid all bills and decided to wait before filing the AOS and civil documents for personnal reasons.

10-11/2013: AOS & Civil documents were sent to NVC

12/19/2013: RFE on AOS

01/12/2014: New AOS was sent

02/10/2014: Received appointment letter

Embassy:

03/12/2014: Interview: approved

03/14/2014: CEAC website went from Ready to AP to Issued!

03/18/2014: Visa in hand!

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My husband said he needs it to claim me as his wife for his income tax. And yes I dont have SSN yet I'm still here in the Philippines. It is ok for me to send him my original passport because we are just about to file our I-130 petition next month so its ok if I don't have my passport with me at this time. He will send it back right away after he use it anyway.

Is it true that it is banned in the US to send orig passport from other country?

Two more options for your husband: 1) file the tax return as married filing separately if the benefits of using your deductions and claiming your income make it a better choice, or 2) file for an extension so he does not have to file the tax return until October--he does have to pay any taxes owed by April 15th or he will have to pay interest and a penalty. That way either you can get to the Embassy and get a copy of your PI passport, or maybe, just maybe you will already be in the US and he can file the tax return with your SSN before October. Either way, I would NOT send your passport to the US. What hoops would you have to jump thru to get a new one should it be lost in the mail. Also, this is one time where saving a few dollars is not worth the risk. When I renewed my passport I spent the money to send it via registered mail.

Good luck,

Dave

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Darnell Grand Master

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Are you sending your original passport? WHY would you do that? You need your passport with you. Why are you sending it again to the US?

In the event that they would need your passport then all you have to do is send him a copy or scan it and send it through email and you may have it authenticated.

As much as possible you'd want your passport with you as you'll need it for the whole process.

ITIN Generation, after ITIN Chasing, done whilst submitting paperwork for ITIN Obtaining.

Is it true that it is banned in the US to send orig passport from other country?

No.

However, the shipping company you spoke with seems retarded.

Use a less retarded one, I suggest FEDEX.

Without a SSN, she will need to file a W-7, to get an ITIN, so they can file joint taxes. That requires sending the original passport, or a US embassy (in the country that issued the passport) authenticated copy.

US Embassy authenticated copy rule/allowance doesn't exist anymore, changed up for 2012 ITIN chasing.

I was lucky, we got in a year prior with a US Embassy authenticated copy done in Chengdu.

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

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It is illegal I was told. No courier or post office in Jamaica will do it and even immigration will take it away if you are transporting it.

USCIS:

Marriage (if applicable): 2012-08-10

I-130 NOA1 : 2013-05-10

I-130 RFE : 2013-12-17

I-130 RFE Sent : 2013-12-30 (they lost his picture)

I-130 Approved : 2014-01-13

NVC:

NVC Received : 2014-02-21

Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : 2014-03-10

Pay AOS Bill : 2014-03-10

Submit DS-261 : 2014-03-10

DS-261 form reject- under review: NVC keeps saying the form is incorrect. They made an error for two months re this form.

Checklist 1 AOS : They wanted 2013 even though we filed before the end of tax season

Receive IV Bill : 2014-05-23

Pay IV Bill : 2014-05-23

Send IV Package : 2014-05-26

Checklist 2 AOS : 2014-06-06 Issue with resubmitted I-864 form - did not auto populate one of the numbers

Requested Expedite : 2014-07-11

Case Completed at NVC : 2014-07-18

Consulate Received : 2014-07-25

Embassy:

Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter : 2014-07-29

Medical : 2014-07-31

Interview : 2014-08-08 - APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

POE Miami: 2014-09-09

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Natalie and Bruce   18

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US Embassy authenticated copy rule/allowance doesn't exist anymore, changed up for 2012 ITIN chasing.

I was lucky, we got in a year prior with a US Embassy authenticated copy done in Chengdu.

From the August, 2013 Instructions for form W-7.

6a.

You can submit copies of original documents if you do any of the following.

Have the copies certified by the issuing agency.

Have the officers at U.S. Embassies and Consulates overseas provide certification and authentication services. Contact the Consular Section, American Citizens Services of the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in advance to determine the hours of operation for these services.

http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/iw7.pdf

02/07/2014 NOA2

02/25/2014 Case received at NVC

03/28/2014 Case Number assigned

04/01/2014 DS-261 Available and completed

04/07/2014 AOS and IV bills paid

04/09/2014 Sent AOS package

04/10/2014 AOS package delivered to NVC

04/12/2014 DS-260 completed

04/14/2014 IV package sent

04/15/2014 IV package delivered to NVC

04/17/2014 NVC says "one piece of mail" regarding case received, can't specify which one AOS or IV

04/21/2014 "Two pieces of mail received", so AOS and IV packages both logged in.

05/06/2014 Case Complete.

05/13/2014 Interview scheduled

06/12/2014 Interview at Kiev Embassy

06/12/2014 Visa Approved!

Removal of conditions:

05/04/2016 I-751 Received at California Service Center

05/06/2016 NOA-1

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Darnell Grand Master

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OMG. I will stand down, then, as the prior version used not say that and many people got 'bounced' with rejection on the ITIN when attempting to use that.

Now, the Prior Prior version, the one we used, had the wording in there, and that's what we used. I was led to believe that it wasn't possible anymore.

Good Catch, Natalie or Bruce - 1000 points to ya !

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

-=-=-=-=-=R E A D ! ! !=-=-=-=-=-

Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

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