confused about return of original documents

[jasan 0]

I have a question for anybody that has come through a point of entry with a K3/K4 visa. My wife and stepson recently entered through SFO on K3/K4 visas. We handed the immigration officer the brown packet that the embassy gave to us when they received their visas. After the process I asked the officer if he was going to give us our original documents back that were in the envelope. He told us we could get them back from our local field office and I took his word. This was obviously the wrong answer as I have since found out. The field office has now told us that we would have to file a form to get original docs back. I would like to know if anyone has had the same problem. We are currently needing to file adjustment of status but need our original docs back. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks!

[YuAndDan 153]

Yes, only if you get interviewed for AOS would you possibly get originals back, however many adjusting from K-Visa do not get interviewed, just approved by CSC.

To get originals back you need to file: G-884 http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD

[jasan 0]

Yes, only if you get interviewed for AOS would you possibly get originals back, however many adjusting from K-Visa do not get interviewed, just approved by CSC.

To get originals back you need to file: G-884 http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD

Thank you for the reply. Don't we need to have the originals back to submit with AOS paperwork or at least copies of those originals?

[YuAndDan 153]

Yes, only if you get interviewed for AOS would you possibly get originals back, however many adjusting from K-Visa do not get interviewed, just approved by CSC.

To get originals back you need to file: G-884 http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD

Thank you for the reply. Don't we need to have the originals back to submit with AOS paperwork or at least copies of those originals?

No,

You only need to send a photo-copy of I-129F approval notice, All evidence can be photocopies.

USCIS:

USCIS no longer routinely requires submission of original documents or "certified copies." Instead, ordinary legible photocopies of such documents (including naturalization certificates and alien registration cards) will be acceptable for initial filing and approval of petitions and applications.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD