What comes next?

[Karry 9]

Just now, Sunflower18 said:

Frankfurt DOES ask for original documents.   I did DCF through Frankfurt and had the same list as Karry,    My originals were returned at the interview

Thank you!

[Katykat_mc 7]

11 hours ago, Karry said:

Hello everybody.

 

so, we are getting a marriage visa for me..we have already submitted the I-130.. did the online questions.. submitted everything all the way to the step with the tax returns (I-864 was before that) and the proof of residence. Can someone tell me whats next? I‘m sure it‘s not the interview haha. I just want to be prepared 🤪

Seems like what you did online was DS-260 and then sent all the required documents from received checklist, right? Uscis in gernany requires original documents as well as copies. Also seems like we both are at the same step and just waiting for interview letter. When did you send your documents? Have you done your medical? I heard the letter should come fast but then again some are saying they are now overloaded.... Once we get the letter, we schedule our own appointment and that's basically it. Fees are paid at the interview. BTW don't get frustrated with people on here

[Russ&Caro 1,548]

1 hour ago, Katykat_mc said:

BTW don't get frustrated with people on here

Good advice. As Jorgedig said, some of the advice is rather blunt but it's generally well meant. To be honest, I think most of the experienced participants in this forum learned something by this thread. Most of the offices in the US and abroad ask for copies of documents in the application and request to see originals at the interview. It's now firmly established that Frankfurt does things differently. Good to know.

[Katykat_mc 7]

7 hours ago, Russ&Caro said:

Good advice. As Jorgedig said, some of the advice is rather blunt but it's generally well meant. To be honest, I think most of the experienced participants in this forum learned something by this thread. Most of the offices in the US and abroad ask for copies of documents in the application and request to see originals at the interview. It's now firmly established that Frankfurt does things differently. Good to know.

Hopefully, this thread might help someone else filing through Frankfurt. It can be very confusing because lots of people on here experienced completely different process. I do, however, agree with previous responses....it is VERY important to have duplicates or notarized copies of important documents. When I mailed out all the originals, a day later I realized how many problems it can cause me. I am super pregnant and will need my birth and marriage certificate in order to obtain my child's birth certificate AND CRBA. So now, instead of just patiently waiting for my interview, I am under stress and trying to obtain duplicates.