Originals to be sent to fiance(e)?

[aagoes 0]

Visa Journey Guides states that in order to prepare your fiance(e) for the visa interview, you are supposed to:

"Send all originals of the documentary proof that you submitted for the I-129F to your fiance(e) for their interview at the embassy. "

Some of the documentary proof I sent was a copy of my birth certificate and copies of every page of my passport. Do I really have to send my original birth certificate and my original passport to my fiancee for her interview? I sure hope not because I might need them.

[YuAndDan 153]

A certified or notarized copy of the passport and birth certificate is acceptable.

It is understood and not a good idea to send your passport to your fiancee.

[kitkat1 5]

NEVER send your passport - you should never let your passport out of your own hand unless it's an absolute requirement i.e. checking into a European hotel.

[payxibka 10,045]

A certified or notarized copy of the passport and birth certificate is acceptable.

Why? Do you need a certified notarized copy of the USC passport for the interview? This is a new one for me..... Consulate requirement?

[RosaMystica7 0]

I personally am sending a certified copy of my birth certificate over to my fiance, it's the only proof of citizenship I sent with the I-129F. Definately don't send the originals! If you really want to send a copy of your passport then go ahead, certified or notarized like YuAndDan suggested.

[Augustajim 0]

Visa Journey Guides states that in order to prepare your fiance(e) for the visa interview, you are supposed to:

"Send all originals of the documentary proof that you submitted for the I-129F to your fiance(e) for their interview at the embassy. "

please note the word Guide. occasionally some common sense must be used in conjunction with literal interpretation. Since the passport is not part of the I-129 i would say nothing is required for it. Just my opinion

[SoL. 0]

NEVER send your passport - you should never let your passport out of your own hand unless it's an absolute requirement i.e. checking into a European hotel.

I agree with Kitkat, the best thing to do is to keep your passport and send a copy.

I didn't send any originals to my fiancé nor the copy of the whole 129F package, but his embassy was a very "gentle" one (Netherlands). They barely ask for any evidence. He provided what they asked on the checklist.

Good luck!

Edited February 17, 2007 by Sol-de-Verano