When will i need the original documents for my wife?

[nyankee 0]

Well, i sent out the I-130 form 3 weeks ago. I want to have everything ready, so when it gets approved i can immediately send it in. Will i have to send any original documents with any form? what form is it? can someoen post a quick summary of what is next after i get approved, and when they'll ask for the original and police documents. Or do i take those with me on the interview date?

[Malrothien 6]

Are you filing a K3 or a CR1? For a K3 - at the interview. CR1 - NVC stage.

[nyankee 0]

cr1

[Malrothien 6]

Then during the NVC stage is when you will need originals.

[riz 0]

when you send DS-230 application to NVC you need to send original documents with it.

[candacet 0]

do they return the originals bac? and when

[Malrothien 6]

Specify in your letter that you would like your original documents returned and they will be returned at the interview.

[nyankee 0]

I will go visit my wife for 3 months december. I'm guessing with some luck ill get my i130 approved before late dec. Should i do the next step, or wait 3 months till i return. I know they can hold the i130 for one year, but what if i start a few steps after the i130 approval?