US Immigration from Vietnam

So is this really required? Never before have I ever had to send my original birth certificate in the mail, particularly overseas! Honestly it seems ludicrous but there it is in the instructions on the HCMC consulate website. I note the instructions also mention exceptions for this may be made on a case by case basis. Anyone have any experience with this, let alone have any idea why they would need this?

If it weren't for the pandemic situation I would have happily brought the original with me, but obviously that's not possible now. So I guess I will write my State for a certified copy... just seems ridiculous. Any other gotchas I should know of? I've seen mention of family trees....?

Can anyone recommend a lawyer in HCM who is fluent in both English and Vietnamese and can aid with DS-260 + supporting documentation and interview preparation for my wife?

I have found this list on the VN consulate website, but if it would best to use a lawyer that comes recommended by someone who has used their service.

https://vn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/attorneys/

This was an F2A application initially, but since I have become a US citizen, it is now proceeding as an IR1 (already been more than 2 years since marriage).

We just sent in our concurrent filing of I-130/I-485, but it has not yet arrived at the Chicago lockbox. I used certified mail to send it and it arrives 2/16/2021. I (the petitioner) filled out two separate G-1450 forms for I-130 and I-485 with the appropriate fees and signatures. However, I am slightly panicking because I realized I put my name (the petitioner) in the "Applicant/Petitioner/Requester's Information" box for both G-1450 forms. I realized that I probably should have put my spouse's name for this field on the G-1450 for the I-485. Is this something our application can be rejected and returned to us over? Should I attempt to intercept this certified mail and fix it if necessary? Ironically I thought this form would be the biggest no brainer and I managed to potentially screw it up. Any advice is appreciated!!!

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Can someone tell me the best way to get my beneficiary's email to the NVC?

Best to call or can it be added on the website? I know they are overloaded to call so thats why i ask.

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Hi everyone I m looking for any advice or suggestions or tips to help me with my husband s removal of condition. I submitted his I-751 form in May of 2019 & since September of 2019 it says his case is ready to be scheduled for an interview but have not received any news as to when his interview will be. We have been patiently waiting but now his extension letter is expired & I m hitting a dead end. I don t know how to proceed to get his case going so that he can get his interview scheduled . I need your help. Please tell me how to move forward in this...