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I'm going CR-1 route, and I've just mailed my original/certified copies of marriage, birth and police certificate as requested by the NVC (they don't accept copies, they wanted the real thing!). I didn't get multiple copies because, well, I just didn't think that far ahead, and now I'm stressing because it looks like I also need to take originals to the interview.

I've ordered an extra copy of my police cert because I need it for the medical anyway, but getting more copies of the other two will be an absolute mission. Can I just take photocopies and assume they will be mailed the originals when the NVC finish with my DS-230? I feel a bit foolish now because I've realised I've not left myself a back-up plan if the NVC lose anything.

Ready for my grand ol' timeline? Alrighty then!

10-05-10 - Married in California
06-13-11 - I-130 approved
10-13-11 - CASE COMPLETE!
12-02-11 - Interview - 221g due to a washed passport
12-17-11 - POE - YYC (preclearance in Canada)

2011 to 2013 - Life happened

06-26-13 - Divorce finalized

10-07-13 - I-751 divorce filer paperwork journey begins

07-03-14 - ROC interview - approval pending delayed background checks

07-25-14 - APPROVED! 10 year GC is finally in production!

08-01-14 - 10 year GC in hand. The journey has finally ended. :)

2014 to 2020 - Living paperwork-free and focused on me!

11-09-20 - N-400 filed online - welcome back VJ fam!

6-22-21 - Interview in Nashville, approved! And then...

6-22-21 - Pledge of Allegiance taken. Holy shirtballs I'm a US Citizen.

 

I've spent so many years in the loving arms of the USCIS, but now it's time to fledge. So long, my friends, may all your journeys also end on the doorstep of whatever you're searching for.

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I'm going CR-1 route, and I've just mailed my original/certified copies of marriage, birth and police certificate as requested by the NVC (they don't accept copies, they wanted the real thing!). I didn't get multiple copies because, well, I just didn't think that far ahead, and now I'm stressing because it looks like I also need to take originals to the interview.

I've ordered an extra copy of my police cert because I need it for the medical anyway, but getting more copies of the other two will be an absolute mission. Can I just take photocopies and assume they will be mailed the originals when the NVC finish with my DS-230? I feel a bit foolish now because I've realised I've not left myself a back-up plan if the NVC lose anything.

Actually the NVC would have accepted notarized copies as that is what we and many others have sent. Generally you need the originals for the Consulate but if you can't get them in time, see if you can get notarized copies to take with you. The paper process is a little different from the electronic process. They should send the originals over to the consulate in your packet, so taking additional copies is more of an "in case you need them" thing.

Service Center : California Service Center
Consulate : Guangzhou, China
Marriage (if applicable): 2010-04-26
I-130 Sent : 2010-06-01
I-130 NOA1 : 2010-06-08
I-130 RFE : 2010-11-05
I-130 RFE Sent : 2010-11-06
I-130 Approved : 2010-11-10
NVC Received CaseFile: 2010-11-16
NVC Casefile Number Issued: 2010-11-22
Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2010-11-23
OPTIN EMAIL SENT TO NVC: 2010-11-23
OPTIN ACCEPTED by NVC: 2010-12-14
Pay I-864 Bill 2010-11-23
Receive I-864 Package : 2010-11-23
Return Completed I-864 : 2011-03-30
Return Completed DS-3032 : 2010-11-23
Receive IV Bill : 2010-12-17
Pay IV Bill : 2011-03-16
AOS CoverSheets Generated: 2010-11-27
IV Fee Bill marked as PAID: 2011-03-18
IV CoverSheets Generated: 2011-03-18
IV email packet sent: 2011-04-4
NVC reports 'Case Completed': 2011-5-2
'Sign in Fail' at the Online Payment Portal: 2011-5-2
Final Review Started at NVC: 2011-5-2
Final Review Completed at NVC: ????
Interview Date Set: 2011-5-5
Appointment Letter Received via Email: 2011-5-6
Interview Date: 2011-6-1
Approved!!!!!

I-751 Sent : 2013-07-02

I-751 Bio Appointment Date 2013-08-02

10 Year Green Card Approved!!!!!

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