Originals for the interview ?

[brtlmj 0]

Hi everybody !

The K-1 guide on this website states: "Send all originals of the documentary proof that you submitted for the I-129F to your fiance(e) for their interview at the embassy.". My fiancee is a naturalized USC. Do I really need her original certificate of naturalization ? Wouldn't a notarized (or plain xerox) copy suffice ?

Thanks !

Bartek

[raymaga 25]

They only need to see the original not keep it, so if you take along photocopies of all your original documents, they will keep the photocopies for their files, and give back your originals.

Edited March 7, 2006 by raymaga

[motu 5]

By originals they mean G325a, I129f etc. NOT birth certificates, passports, naturalization certificates etc. - its a little confusing as it's not explicit. Good Luck

[Matt_Stevens 5]

My original birth cert was lost long ago. So what do I do about that?

[brtlmj 0]

They only need to see the original not keep it, so if you take along photocopies of all your original documents, they will keep the photocopies for their files, and give back your originals.

Taking the originals to the embassy would not be a problem... but getting them is. I am not sure if mailing a certificate of naturalization from the States to Europe is a good idea... what if it gets lost ?

By originals they mean G325a, I129f etc. NOT birth certificates, passports, naturalization certificates etc. - its a little confusing as it's not explicit.

I would say that "documentary proof" is rather explicit Besides, how could I possibly get originals of the forms ? USCIS has them, all I have are copies.

I guess I will just have to call the embassy and ask. After all, their Packet 3 does not even mention any proof of my fiancee citizenship...

Thanks !

Bartek

[Peter Miami 0]

By originals they mean G325a, I129f etc. NOT birth certificates, passports, naturalization certificates etc. - its a little confusing as it's not explicit. Good Luck

ditto

Peter Miami

[neptune970 0]

By originals they mean G325a, I129f etc. NOT birth certificates, passports, naturalization certificates etc. - its a little confusing as it's not explicit. Good Luck

Oh my goodness, REALLY?!?!? this whole time I was fretting over sending my naturalization certificate over nothing!! lol some people were posting that i indeed did have to send everything original. (sigh) thanks motu!

ps they really shoud be clearer on that....

[irishgirl73 0]

Silly question(sorry) but I made copies of the entire packet when I submitted it. I was assuming they wanted that, along with the originals of-boarding passes, hotel receipts and things like that. They would have the original I-129f and G325 right?

Am I way off? be honest guys I can take it

Ignore that question, I am still happy about my noa2 and I did not read the OP's question correctly.

Oh God

[aussiewench 9]

Fiancé(e) Visa (K-1)

Applying for a Visa

The consular section at the embassy or consulate where you, the fiancé(e) of an American citizen, will apply for a visa tells you of any additional specific requirements, such as where you need to go for the required medical examination. The following is required:

A passport valid for travel to the United States and with a validity date at least six months beyond the applicant's intended period of stay in the United States.

Birth certificate

Divorce or death certificate of any previous spouse for both the applicant and the petitioner

Police certificate from all places lived since age 16

Medical examination (vaccinations are optional, see below)

Evidence of financial support (Form I-134, Affidavit of Support may be requested.)

Two Nonimmigrant Visa Applications, Form DS-156 (A Form DS-156, prepared in duplicate.)

One Nonimmigrant Fiancé(e) Visa Application, Form DS-156K

Two nonimmigrant visa photos (each two inches 50 X 50 mm square, showing full face, against a light background)

Evidence of a fiancé relationship

Payment of fees, as explained below.

The consular officer may ask for additional information according to the circumstances of the case. Documents in foreign languages should be translated.

Take clear, legible photocopies of civil documents, such as birth and marriage certificates, to the interview. Original documents can then be returned to you.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/ty...es_1315.html#6d

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.

http://uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/hdiorig.htm

This is why it is always advised to have originals of certified copies of anything that is submitted to USCIS with the petition, on hand at the interview. If it is requested to be sighted and it is not available, the issuance of the visa could be delayed.

Edited March 8, 2006 by aussiewench

[irishgirl73 0]

Thanks Aussie

I already gave Gavin all the "original" copies of everything, I just have to send the I-134, a new letter of intent, and my new lovely noa2.(he already has everything else).

I was concerned when I read about "originals" for the g-325a and the I-129f petition, I sent those in b/c they needed to see the signatures-that were in blue ink of course!!!!! I made 2 copies of everything I submitted.

I am going to save this post-cause I was about to double-check and see what he will need. You literally read my mind(sorry you had to see what's in there)

Edited March 8, 2006 by irishgirl73

[meauxna 15]

By originals they mean G325a, I129f etc. NOT birth certificates, passports, naturalization certificates etc. - its a little confusing as it's not explicit. Good Luck

motu, I strongly disagree!

While we were allowed to submit photocopies of our evidence (submitted forms are always originals), we had to produce the original evidence at our interviews. The originals were inspected, and the copies were stamped 'originals seen' or similar. The originals were then handed back to us.

I think your post is very confusing!

By originals they mean G325a, I129f etc. NOT birth certificates, passports, naturalization certificates etc. - its a little confusing as it's not explicit. Good Luck

Oh my goodness, REALLY?!?!? this whole time I was fretting over sending my naturalization certificate over nothing!! lol some people were posting that i indeed did have to send everything original. (sigh) thanks motu!

ps they really shoud be clearer on that....

PS: YOU should really confirm this, preferably with your Consulate.

[zyggy 9]

By originals they mean G325a, I129f etc. NOT birth certificates, passports, naturalization certificates etc. - its a little confusing as it's not explicit. Good Luck

motu, I strongly disagree!

While we were allowed to submit photocopies of our evidence (submitted forms are always originals), we had to produce the original evidence at our interviews. The originals were inspected, and the copies were stamped 'originals seen' or similar. The originals were then handed back to us.

I think your post is very confusing!

By originals they mean G325a, I129f etc. NOT birth certificates, passports, naturalization certificates etc. - its a little confusing as it's not explicit. Good Luck

Oh my goodness, REALLY?!?!? this whole time I was fretting over sending my naturalization certificate over nothing!! lol some people were posting that i indeed did have to send everything original. (sigh) thanks motu!

ps they really shoud be clearer on that....

PS: YOU should really confirm this, preferably with your Consulate.

Indeed.. the originals of our documents (BC's) were also requested by the Consular Officer...