Question on original civil documents for DS 230

[visaveteran1 33]

When sending in the DS-230 and related documents, is it a requirement to write the case number in right hand corner of all original civil documents like birth, marriage and divorce certificates? If so, it seems a little crazy to handwrite NVC numbers on official documents we may need for other situations.

[Tyrobe 1]

When sending in the DS-230 and related documents, is it a requirement to write the case number in right hand corner of all original civil documents like birth, marriage and divorce certificates? If so, it seems a little crazy to handwrite NVC numbers on official documents we may need for other situations.

I use pencil to mark those important documents and pen for others for my prepared DS-230 package. Once my wife get them back after the interview, if CO ever returns, I can easily erase the case number. So, in reality it's not a big deal after all.

[trailmix 77]

No, it is not a requirement, it's up to you, someone here said that an NVC operator suggested it to them once.

We didn't mark ours, however I don't think it's a bad idea to write it lightly in pencil.

[LadyJane 1]

If you don't want to mark your documents, try putting a document into a plastic sleeve (aka a sheet protector, like this one) and write your case number on the sleeve.

That's what we did. That way, the documents are protected from coffee too!

[Mononoke28 135]

I put my case number in pen on all documents since I didn't want them misplacing them. Also keep in mind that it's very rare that you get your documents back after your interview and POE.

Diana

[Marlita 0]

That plastic sleeve is a good idea.

[visaveteran1 33]

I put my case number in pen on all documents since I didn't want them misplacing them. Also keep in mind that it's very rare that you get your documents back after your interview and POE.

Diana

If everything goes to the consulate, why is it rare to get back original documents? If originals are lost, that's bad news especially marriage certificate. I guess you can get replacements but it would be a pain in the ***.

[DaniDimo 0]

When sending in the DS-230 and related documents, is it a requirement to write the case number in right hand corner of all original civil documents like birth, marriage and divorce certificates? If so, it seems a little crazy to handwrite NVC numbers on official documents we may need for other situations.

I did write on front top right side of each documents.