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Hello I created this topic because I am curious to know if USCIS keeps the citizen's certificate through the whole process, as many as you know, USCIS requires the Original certificate as proof of citizenship. So my question is.. if I submit my 129-F along with my certificate of citizenship, for how long does USCIS keeps it ? Thanks in advance for your information...

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No, it doesn't require the original certificate; a notarised copy will work.

2005/07/10 I-129F filed for Pras

2005/11/07 I-129F approved, forwarded to NVC--to Chennai Consulate 2005/11/14

2005/12/02 Packet-3 received from Chennai

2005/12/21 Visa Interview Date

2006/04/04 Pras' entry into US at DTW

2006/04/15 Church Wedding at Novi (Detroit suburb), MI

2006/05/01 AOS Packet (I-485/I-131/I-765) filed at Chicago

2006/08/23 AP and EAD approved. Two down, 1.5 to go

2006/10/13 Pras' I-485 interview--APPROVED!

2006/10/27 Pras' conditional GC arrives -- .5 to go (2 yrs to Conditions Removal)

2008/07/21 I-751 (conditions removal) filed

2008/08/22 I-751 biometrics completed

2009/06/18 I-751 approved

2009/07/03 10-year GC received; last 0.5 done!

2009/07/23 Pras files N-400

2009/11/16 My 46TH birthday, Pras N-400 approved

2010/03/18 Pras' swear-in

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CherryXS thanks for the prompt response, but I am confused because on the 129Fins form says that I have to send the original for any government related paperwork such as passport, petition, etc. And I read that it is ilegal to make a copy of the certificate. So, that is why I am struggling to wait to get my passport and then apply...

No, it doesn't require the original certificate; a notarised copy will work.
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CherryXS thanks for the prompt response, but I am confused because on the 129Fins form says that I have to send the original for any government related paperwork such as passport, petition, etc. And I read that it is ilegal to make a copy of the certificate. So, that is why I am struggling to wait to get my passport and then apply...

No, it doesn't require the original certificate; a notarised copy will work.

You are misreading the instructions. The I-129F and G325a must be "original" but you send photocopies of everything else. If you sent your original passport, you wouldnt' be able to visit your loved one abroad.

USCIS keeps everything you send them. Don't send originals of supporting documentation.

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