When to present the original documents?

[dhman06 4]

I was just wondering at what stage of the application process do I or my wife need to present the original documents. I submitted all the photocopies for I-130 filing. Reading the guidelines on VJ it looks like I should be doing the same with Marriage certificate, Beneficiaries Birth Certificate, Passport, and the Police certificate when I get to the NVC stage (AOS Packet and IV Packet). So does that mean my wife needs to present the originals during her interview? I brought all the originals with me. If she needs to present the originals during her interview maybe I need to send those documents back.

[Michael and Ganna 104]

I am not sure if it is country specific....in most cases you bring originals to interview.....The consulate website might indicate what is the procedure

[Kastrs 723]

Yes you will need her original birth certificate, your marriage certificate, her passport of course, and police certificate for the interview

[Ortolan 381]

Best guide is to read the USCIS instructions carefully for each stage of the process; they'll tell you whether they want originals or copies, and what to bring. Read and re-read until you're sure what it says on each instruction sheet.

[Michael and Ganna 104]

Before you send off documents to your SO, you might do a little research. At the NVC stage you will have to supply some of the same documents as you did with your I-130. Also the consulate may want to see the originals of material you send NVC. Taxes, wages and ect

[Loverneverfails 18]

In our case we sent copies of civil documents to USCIS and NVC, original AOS to NVC, have the originals for interview...had no problems at all

[Ryan H 3,812]

Original documents are required at the interview; for the all the steps prior, only photocopies are needed.

[hellraiser 42]

Except for interviews, you should not send bring originals anywhere unless specifically asked.

[dhman06 4]

Thanks folks. Appreciate the info.