DS-260 - Sending Civil Documents... all the way here?

[briancole 1]

So my wife just finished submitting the DS-260 online, now it wants her to submit the civil documents and photographs... to the NVC? So she sends those things here to the States? The instructions say the documents don't need to be translated so long as they're written in the country's official language. Seems like it would make more sense to send them to the embassy, but I guess we're not at that part yet. Am I right?

[Saylin 1,605]

So my wife just finished submitting the DS-260 online, now it wants her to submit the civil documents and photographs... to the NVC? So she sends those things here to the States? The instructions say the documents don't need to be translated so long as they're written in the country's official language. Seems like it would make more sense to send them to the embassy, but I guess we're not at that part yet. Am I right?

Yes, both the AOS and supporting documents for the IV package get sent to NVC. For an IR-1/CR-1 visa, you don't send any packages to the embassy/consulate at any point. When your case is closed at NVC and you have an interview date scheduled, NVC will mail your case to the consulate/embassy.

[briancole 1]

Sweet, thanks! I know it was a very simple question, I just wanted to make sure! Hope the Peruvian Postal Service doesn't go on strike again soon....

[M in CA 9]

Sweet, thanks! I know it was a very simple question, I just wanted to make sure! Hope the Peruvian Postal Service doesn't go on strike again soon....

Link to travel.state.gov re documents to NVC

instructions straight from the NVC: 1 set originals, 1 set photocopy. They return originals to beneficiary embassy interview I think.

[nickoxxy 2]

Yes, both the AOS and supporting documents for the IV package get sent to NVC. For an IR-1/CR-1 visa, you don't send any packages to the embassy/consulate at any point. When your case is closed at NVC and you have an interview date scheduled, NVC will mail your case to the consulate/embassy.

Saylin, I'm kinda confused with OP doing DS260 online and sending originals+copies to NVC. Is this only requirement for Peru? Shouldn't scanned .pdf files of docs be sent to NVC instead?

[Saylin 1,605]

Saylin, I'm kinda confused with OP doing DS260 online and sending originals+copies to NVC. Is this only requirement for Peru? Shouldn't scanned .pdf files of docs be sent to NVC instead?

Please remember, there is a HUGE difference between doing online forms and electronic processing (emailing packages). Some consulate/embassies allow both, some only allow one. For Peru, they're only eligible for the online forms, so they still have to snail mail packages, which includes the AOS package and the supporting documents for the IV package.

[nickoxxy 2]

Please remember, there is a HUGE difference between doing online forms and electronic processing (emailing packages). Some consulate/embassies allow both, some only allow one. For Peru, they're only eligible for the online forms, so they still have to snail mail packages, which includes the AOS package and the supporting documents for the IV package.

Thanks for clarification , Saylin!

[crispy 7]

Please remember, there is a HUGE difference between doing online forms and electronic processing (emailing packages). Some consulate/embassies allow both, some only allow one. For Peru, they're only eligible for the online forms, so they still have to snail mail packages, which includes the AOS package and the supporting documents for the IV package.

I am the petitioner, So for the DS-260 can I fill it out or must my wife in Lima, Peru fill it out and send it to NVC? Is there a difference?

thanks

[Saylin 1,605]

I am the petitioner, So for the DS-260 can I fill it out or must my wife in Lima, Peru fill it out and send it to NVC? Is there a difference?

thanks

Preferably it should be the beneficiary, but the petitioner can fill it out. If you do decide to fill it out, make sure you have all her required information.