Do documents ever get lost?

[Sabr 0]

Peace,

This is a question that developed as a result of reading other threads that have been posted about NVC or USCIS loosing documents.

Here is a quote from the last such post:

Well, I always make sure, I put the correct adress, t I know they get the documents because they send me a letter saying they recieved, but there LWAYS mising one, for example in one package they requested a birth certhifice and a marriage certificathe, I am 100%sure I sent both, but they say they only recieved one of then, or they come to contact me telling to send something that they already have, this is frustraring, this long wait, we will have the second anniversary soon from the petition was made.

^Agravating^

I made a video recording of myself placing all my documents in the envelope and sealing it when I sent my I-130. I wasn't instructed to do this but thought it seemed like a good idea. I may repeat this when I send documents to the NVC.

I thought this might might be helpful if the receiver of this material clams I've come up short; when in fact I haven't.

But if such a problem arises and Im unable to speak to somebody in person it might be all for naught, unless a lawyer gets involved and thinks he/ she can use this somehow.

Any thoughts?

[Jose Rizal 1]

Peace,

This is a question that developed as a result of reading other threads that have been posted about NVC or USCIS loosing documents.

Here is a quote from the last such post:

Well, I always make sure, I put the correct adress, t I know they get the documents because they send me a letter saying they recieved, but there LWAYS mising one, for example in one package they requested a birth certhifice and a marriage certificathe, I am 100%sure I sent both, but they say they only recieved one of then, or they come to contact me telling to send something that they already have, this is frustraring, this long wait, we will have the second anniversary soon from the petition was made.

^Agravating^

I made a video recording of myself placing all my documents in the envelope and sealing it when I sent my I-130. I wasn't instructed to do this but thought it seemed like a good idea. I may repeat this when I send documents to the NVC.

I thought this might might be helpful if the receiver of this material clams I've come up short; when in fact I haven't.

But if such a problem arises and Im unable to speak to somebody in person it might be all for naught, unless a lawyer gets involved and thinks he/ she can use this somehow.

Any thoughts?

Honestly, I don't think it would be beneficial to get a lawyer to do the talking. Best way really is to resend the requested documents. Include the attachments in their communication together withn the requested documents. And use a reliable courier such as DHL/FEDEX/UPS so that you can track delivery. Don't scrimp on expenses with regard to sending documents to them. Remember, you are planning for your future here.

Missing documents do happen. In fact, the US Embassy (Manila) has instructions for applicants to bring copies of documents during the interview just in case the NVC had lost some of your documents.

Hope this helps.

Edited October 29, 2008 by Jose Rizal

[CHD 0]

I agree with the above poster. I guarantee you that even if they DID claim they don't have something, the issue would be cleared up far more quickly by just resending it than it would by disputing it. A lawyer wouldn't really help at all, because the fact is that whether you forgot to include or they simply misplaced it, they won't continue processing your case until they have it in front of them, and a lawyer certainly won't be able to make it magically appear.

[Ling Ling 22]

I made a video recording of myself placing all my documents in the envelope and sealing it when I sent my I-130.

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Any thoughts?

You need to relax a little. So far from our entire group that was approved in August, I haven't heard of anyone having a document lost by NVC.

Sure it could happen, but that's why we suggest making 2 IDENTICAL duplicate packages.

Not only do you have a backup, but you have a point of reference.

Good luck, and stop video taping yourself doing stuff