Putting our IV packet together but confused on the Originals vs. Certified copies???

[Darnell 8,478]

Scott, pay attention to the instructions on that NVC page (from the link above ) .

It's accurate Straight from the horses mouth.

[christeen 966]

When you send the ds230 to NVC (CR/IR) also send a photocopied set of the complete package, that way they will give you the authentic ones back and keep the photocopy set... For K3, bring the original/certified copy AND a full set of photocopied of the package for the same reasons...

When you get your appointement letter, it will indicate which documents they have and which/if there are any that you need to bring (CR/IR)

Edited November 9, 2009 by christeen

[trailmix 77]

To make this more understandable - basically they don't want to make photocopies so they are making you do the photocopying - that's the bottom line here.

You send the original document and a photocopy to NVC. Some consulates may also require a photocopy at the interview, I think this is consulate specific.

That said, I would definately take a photocopy of each document to the interview. I don't mean of every form (although you probably have one already so why not) - but certainly a photocopy of the civil documents.

Edited November 9, 2009 by trailmix