DCF in London - need physical passport?

[fizzy123 0]

Hi everyone!

 

I just got an appointment to do DCF in London. My beneficiary's passport is currently held up in a visitor visa process for another country (timeline is more delayed than I thought), and I may not get it in time for the appointment date.

 

The checklist says to bring originals + copies of all the documents. Does anyone know if the physical original of the beneficiary's passport is really needed or if they can make do with a copy/start the filing until it's back?

Edited March 12 by fizzy123

[randomstairs 270]

They can apply for a second passport (if British). Having multiple visa processes in parallel is a qualifying reason. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/additional-passports/additional-passports-accessible

[fizzy123 0]

Unfortunately my spouse (the beneficiary) is not British

[millefleur 5,037]

26 minutes ago, fizzy123 said:

The checklist says to bring originals + copies of all the documents. Does anyone know if the physical original of the beneficiary's passport is really needed or if they can make do with a copy/start the filing until it's back?

I don't know how London works but when we did DCF there were two parts: first the I-130 and then the interview. During the I-130 part nobody kept any passports. The passport was not taken until after the final interview and we were told the visa was approved. 

 

Maybe just contact London and see if they can clarify?

[fizzy123 0]

Good to know thanks! I will be going for the I-130 part

 

4 minutes ago, millefleur said:

I don't know how London works but when we did DCF there were two parts: first the I-130 and then the interview. During the I-130 part nobody kept any passports. The passport was not taken until after the final interview and we were told the visa was approved. 

 

Maybe just contact London and see if they can clarify?