CONFUSED..please advise

[Shamim 0]

hey Shamim,

I also noticed that the Mumbai embassy has changed from Standard processing to Appointment NVC processsing after a VJ friend asked me what docs to submit with the DS-230.

I guess same must be for Bangladesh. I think you should rely on the website.

One more thing you have to send the originals OR certified notarised copies.This for sure for the Mumbai Embassy. I would advice you dont send anythin in original. Its better to send notarised photocopies of the originals Even if they need only the page of passport copy in their processing at NVC office they will throw all the notarise copy of docs you have sent ..... which wont do you any harm as you still have the ORIGINALS with you.

BUT

If you just send the page of passport and then you get an RFE to send the rest of the docs... your process willl be more delayed. So its better you do what the Website says rather than listening to the operator. Thats what I feel. Another reminder... send the notarised photocopies and not the originals.

Regards

Jigi

By "Certified copy of documents" I understand it's a replacement of an original when original is unavailable and the certified copy has to be from an appropriate authority (the issueing entity). It's not a photocopy of orginal and attested by a notary. Say for instance, my parents did not obtain my birth certificate when I was born, but I have obtained it from my city corporation now. So it's a certified copy of my birth certificate. NVC wants original or certified copy from appropriate authority, not a notarized photocopy.

pl someone correct me if I am wrong

[trailmix 77]

I just had my third call to NVC and the rep said they only need DS230-I and passport photocopy for my case.

Three different reps..same answers...

What does the NVC instruction that you received say? I would email Embassy to be confirmed.

The DS230 instruction refers the NVC Website link only. It does not say anything specifically. I've already emailed to embassy. Let's see what they say..

The website gives very specific instructions, you should follow the web site link they mention in their letter. According to the site, yours is an NVC appointment processing post therefore you will need to send in all your original documents with your DS-230

You can check it out here: Applicant Document Processing

Simply chose your consulate from the drop down list and you will be given full instructions for your country.

Edited December 19, 2007 by trailmix

[simple_male 1]

hey Shamim,

I also noticed that the Mumbai embassy has changed from Standard processing to Appointment NVC processsing after a VJ friend asked me what docs to submit with the DS-230.

I guess same must be for Bangladesh. I think you should rely on the website.

One more thing you have to send the originals OR certified notarised copies.This for sure for the Mumbai Embassy. I would advice you dont send anythin in original. Its better to send notarised photocopies of the originals Even if they need only the page of passport copy in their processing at NVC office they will throw all the notarise copy of docs you have sent ..... which wont do you any harm as you still have the ORIGINALS with you.

BUT

If you just send the page of passport and then you get an RFE to send the rest of the docs... your process willl be more delayed. So its better you do what the Website says rather than listening to the operator. Thats what I feel. Another reminder... send the notarised photocopies and not the originals.

Regards

Jigi

By "Certified copy of documents" I understand it's a replacement of an original when original is unavailable and the certified copy has to be from an appropriate authority (the issueing entity). It's not a photocopy of orginal and attested by a notary. Say for instance, my parents did not obtain my birth certificate when I was born, but I have obtained it from my city corporation now. So it's a certified copy of my birth certificate. NVC wants original or certified copy from appropriate authority, not a notarized photocopy.

pl someone correct me if I am wrong

Wait until the Embassy emails you back.