certified copy or photocopy?

[dhufstader 0]

I did search before asking...

I just want to make sure that I don't need certified copies of my divorce paperwork or birth certificate (as the petitioner) for my I-129f package?

I have official/certified copies for myself, but would like to avoid having to spend money on more copies if a photocopy will do.

Thanks

[allyinchicago 8]

right, you do not need to send in with your initial package. I sent copies of divorce and birth certificate. but at some point you will need to get a certified copy of your divorce, they will require it especially at the interview

[Hypnos 6,579]

USCIS will accept photocopies, but the NVC will require original documents.

[Thane 8]

USCIS is fine with photocopies, once it goes to the embassy though they will need to see the originals for packet 3

Edited March 23, 2014 by Thane

[dhufstader 0]

NVC? edit.. found that one, national visa center

Packet 3?

sorry, new to all this.

if they are going to require them at one point, why not from the start?

Edited March 23, 2014 by dhufstader

[KayDeeCee 4,902]

NVC? edit.. found that one, national visa center

Packet 3?

sorry, new to all this.

if they are going to require them at one point, why not from the start?

Nothing gets sent to the NVC for a K-1, so no need to worry about that one.

Some consualtes send out packets with instructions and forms to send back to them or bring with you to the K-1 visa interview. The consulate can ask to see an original of any document you provided a copy of, but does not mean they will absolutely ask to see the original. You do not have to give them your original. They can keep a copy for their file.

Edited March 23, 2014 by Jay-Kay

[dhufstader 0]

Nothing gets sent to the NVC for a K-1, so no need to worry about that one.

Some consualtes send out packets with instructions and forms to send back to them or bring with you to the K-1 visa interview. The consulate can ask to see an original of any document you provided a copy of, but does not mean they will absolutely ask to see the original. You do not have to give them your original. They can keep a copy for their file.

but I'm in the US... she is in Australia, what am I supposed to do? send her all my originals/certified copies "just in case" ?

[KayDeeCee 4,902]

but I'm in the US... she is in Australia, what am I supposed to do? send her all my originals/certified copies "just in case" ?

The foreign fiance(e) is the one applying for the K-1 visa and they are the one whose documents will be most important at that time. They will need their birth certificate for the interview. You would need to contact the consulate in Australia directly and ask them if they require an original of the USC petitioner's birth certificate or if a copy will suffice. Since your info will already be in their case file, they may not even ask for the USC petitioner's documents again. Different consulates have different procedures and requirements.

[Pitaya 2,577]

The foreign fiance(e) is the one applying for the K-1 visa and they are the one whose documents will be most important at that time. They will need their birth certificate for the interview. You would need to contact the consulate in Australia directly and ask them if they require an original of the USC petitioner's birth certificate or if a copy will suffice. Since your info will already be in their case file, they may not even ask for the USC petitioner's documents again. Different consulates have different procedures and requirements.

Nothing gets sent to the NVC for a K-1, so no need to worry about that one.

Some consualtes send out packets with instructions and forms to send back to them or bring with you to the K-1 visa interview. The consulate can ask to see an original of any document you provided a copy of, but does not mean they will absolutely ask to see the original. You do not have to give them your original. They can keep a copy for their file.