Originals or copy's

[Ironman140 45]

Hello all

and thank you in advance, finding this web-site has given me the courage to try and run the Visa gauntlet without legal help.. that and the fact, I can't really afford a lawyer.. Our Target date for filing form I-129F is April 17. My better half arrives here for a visit soon VWP and we just wish to make sure, what she must bring for the initial filing.

Her divorce was final February 14 Valentines day sweet ;-) and this was in the high court cant go any higher But he still is trying to drag it on. Now the Judges wording is being appealed,because it cost him more $$$ this has gone on for years over 10.. so we don't have the final date of the divorce yet. but the judge told her in court this was it Over and done..

1).can we just use Feb 14 and correct it later if it changes it surely will be over before we get threw this long process

2). I only need to file a copy of my Birth cert or passport ? I plan to send both But copy's good ??? plus More

3). Does she need to bring any originals for initial filing or Just bring all originals to interview

[Haarp425 26]

The date stamped of the final divorce is what you use. If it is Feb 14 then use that date.

Copy of passport is sufficient but the more the better. Only copies.

Only copies when filing. I use my color laser printer to print copies. Black and white printer might not show detailed information on those old original documents.

I suggest to scan all your documents and save it on the computer.

[Ironman140 45]

The date stamped of the final divorce is what you use. If it is Feb 14 then use that date.

We don't have the final decree yet and now he's arguing/filing about the way the judge worded he's order. But it was said to be final, with no further appeal possible on that date. the only thing I'm worried about is if the date doesn't. match up later, because of the constant delays.. we don't want to have to wait to file I-129-F any longer. we may have the correct date before our target date April 17 to file. But the divorce is final. just the actual date for paper work may change.

[Ryan H 3,812]

2). I only need to file a copy of my Birth cert or passport ? I plan to send both But copy's good ??? plus More

You only need to send a copy of your birth certificate. If you choose to use a copy of your passport for the purpose of proving you citizenship, then you have to copy all the pages.

IMO, I am in the camp of "the more the better." However, in this case, just select one option (copy of birth certificate or copy of passport) and submit that. Putting 'more' in this instance does not make any difference.