DS 230

[MooxxxRock 0]

Hi Guys,

Apologises for posting this question, i guess it's been posted a million times before, but for some reason i'm so frustrated at not being able to find the information when it's my turn to send the information in.

I've just paid the IV bill, and the I 864 package is being posted today, what i was wondering was do i need to send all the required original or certified copies to the NVC now. I have got a duplicate of my birth & marriage certificates, but only have one police certificate, and feeling a bit aprehensive about sending in the original police certificate i have. I know i can photocopy the police document, but worried i may need the original for the interview stage. Also some people are saying you only need to send in the completed ds230 form alongside the photocopy of your passport depending in which country you live in. I'm just getting completely confused about the whole ordeal.

The NVC have not actually sent me the ds230 form, i've just downloaded it from their website and printed it off, but am unsure if i need my barcode on the ds230 form. Help ! I'm just presuming that since the IV bill has been paid, and i'm able to download the document cover sheet that i should be downloading the ds230 form and getting that sent in now.

All your help and advice will be greatly appreciated

Thanks

Marie

Edited February 18, 2009 by MooxxxRock

[YuAndDan 153]

Send all original docs in with the DS-230. Keep photo copies for the interview, the interviewing officer will return the originals of things like marriage cert, birth cert etc..

Original Document Requirements

The applicant and each family member who will accompany the applicant to the United States will need to submit original documents or certified copies of the documents listed in this section from an appropriate authority (the issuing entity).

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3195.html

Moving this to NVC forum.

Edited February 18, 2009 by YuAndDan

[MooxxxRock 0]

Thank you YuAndDan for your fast response. You're a lifesaver ! I might get some sleep tonight and stop fretting about all this !

Thanks again

Marie