NOA2: Courtesy copy Vs. Original

[EmersonsFoot 0]

Way back at the beginning of our application process we made use of a lawyer to put together and send out the paperwork for our k1. I recently received our NOA2....sort of. A "courtesy copy" was sent out to me, with the origional going to the lawyer. One thing I noticed is that it has note within it, stating that "This courtesy copy may not be used in lieu of official notification to demonstrate the filing or processing action taken on this case."

How important is it to have the original? Do we need the original document when we go to the interview? The lawyer is 'really' slow in responding to us, so I'm hoping there's no real need to get the original document from him.

[Canuck Carrie 1]

It is not needed for the interview.

When it's time for AOS, you will need a copy of the NOA2, I'm not sure if a courtesy copy will suffice. If you'll be using your lawyer at that stage as well you will have your original NOA2 to submit.

[Peter Miami 0]

Get the original from your attorney; tell him to keep a copy. You will need it for the AOS. Also send a copy to your fiancée for the interview.

Good luck,

Peter Miami