DS-230, DS-2001

[sharpies 0]

I have only just sent my I-130 off, but I am trying to get everything in place to keep the process going and I was just looking over DS-230 and DS-2001 forms and it says that you are required to furnish the original, or a certified copy of each document, plus a photocopy. Is that for when you go for the interview? I know that you don't send anything other than the forms and the checklist, but am confused as to when they want the originals. Is it just for them to see at the interview? Or can you bring copies to the interview?

Do you know if they will accept a printed electronic statement from my bank in the US as proof of domicile and funds for my I-864? Or do I have to have an original, sent to my US address?

Any tips or helpful hints regarding the next step of this crazy process would be greatly appreciated!

Edited July 7, 2009 by sharpies

[Der Bücherwurm 1]

Ooh. I have a stupid question about the DS-230. Does the Petitioner or the Beneficiary fill it out? Also, it says here that I should include the I-864 and DS-230 with the I-130 packet. However, elsewhere it has been mentioned that you send in the latter forms after the I-130 has been approved.

[sharpies 0]

Ooh. I have a stupid question about the DS-230. Does the Petitioner or the Beneficiary fill it out? Also, it says here that I should include the I-864 and DS-230 with the I-130 packet. However, elsewhere it has been mentioned that you send in the latter forms after the I-130 has been approved.

I believe the Beneficiary needs to complete it.

In regards to what you send with it varies from where you are filing. You should check with the embassy. In London you don't send the I-864, you bring it to the interview. You file the I-130 first and then wait to hear from them for the next step.

[brnidokiegurl 0]

original marriage certificate etc then they are returned at interview, the packet u send in will be what the interviwer looks at for your interview (sorry dont know about the dfc filing)

Edited July 7, 2009 by brnidokiegurl

[Yvie_and_Brett 0]

DieNörglerin - Sharpies is absolutely right about the DS-230 and about contacting the Embassy for their preferences regarding when to submit your I-864 - they all seem to have different rules on that :s

Sharpies - You're spot on about not sending those things to the Embassy yet. When you go to the interview, you need to take originals of everything AND a photocopy of everything. From what I understand, they want to see originals and keep copies (they also recommend that you have 2 copies of everything in case they lose the first lot), so you'll go with two sets of your paperwork and come away with just the originals

Brnidokiegurl - DCF seems to be different, maybe the Embassy doesn't want the extra paper floating about in their office before our appointments. They review our packs while we're waiting at the Embassy rather than in advance - that's why we're told it could take 3 hours out of our days and why other posters recommend taking a book! lol

[txladykat 1]

bank statement printouts should be fine. when they say originals or certified copies, they are talking of documents like marriage certificate, divorce decrees, birth certificates, police certificates, and the like. They ask for the original and a copy. They compare the copy to the original, and if they are the same they stamp that it is an exact copy, they keep the copy and return the original to you.

[sharpies 0]

Yvie_and_Brett - thanks for clarifying that. I thought that is what they want, but it just seems so confusing. I don't want to do anything that will slow the process down or jeopardise it! You are a

txladykat - great! Thank you. Saves me a lot of hassle!

Am I correct in saying that the bank statements (to support the I-864) need to be no older than 3 months? Or is there not a date requirement?

[txladykat 1]

I would suggest the most recent that you can get.