DS-230

[amsakharov 0]

Hello,

I have a question about DS-230.

1) Can this form be completed signed, scanned and emailed to petitioner to then print and submit to NVC?

2) This site's Wiki states that with DS-230 original documents must be submitted and mailed to NVC; but in DS instruction it says do not send those to NVC but bring them to interview; which is correct?

3) Wiki also states to send photographs, there is nothing in the DS instruction, just fill out form Part 1 and photocopy of passport (unless I have the wrong instruction).

Thanks,

Anton

[amsakharov 0]

Also, how to know that a DS-230 has been mailed and it is safe to send back to NVC? Or should beneficiary wait until NVC sends and receives the original DS form?

[Inky 1,111]

All forms must have original signatures. You cannot submit forms with scanned signatures.

[Scott and Mhay 57]

Submit all originals and a copy to the NVC. It is a good idea to have some originals for the interview too.

The NVC doesn't send out forms, they will just give you a link where to download the forms in the payment portal.

Edited September 5, 2011 by Scott and Mhay

[amsakharov 0]

All forms must have original signatures. You cannot submit forms with scanned signatures.

So how do most people do it? They download fill out and mail the form to the petitioner who then sends it to NVC?

Also what about the bar code cover page?

Submit all originals and a copy to the NVC. It is a good idea to have some originals for the interview too.

The NVC doesn't send out forms, they will just give you a link where to download the forms in the payment portal.

The instruction for DS-230 only says to include photocopy of passport and that all other original documents with a translation must be brought to interview. Is sending those documents to NVC necessary?

[amsakharov 0]

Birth Certificate:

do people really send original birth certificates to NVC? If yes, how do they live in their country without the birth certificate? Does NVC return the original documents?

Is nautorised photocopy of birth certificate with a translation sufficient?

[Inky 1,111]

You order a new one if you need more than 1 birth certificate.

You have to request originals back they don't just give them back.

[Jojo92122 1,924]

So how do most people do it? They download fill out and mail the form to the petitioner who then sends it to NVC?

Also what about the bar code cover page?

The instruction for DS-230 only says to include photocopy of passport and that all other original documents with a translation must be brought to interview. Is sending those documents to NVC necessary?

An original signature is required on the DS-230.

For my brother's case, he and I talked over the phone while I filled out the DS-230 on my computer. Then, I emailed the completed form. He printed out the completed form and signed it. He mailed it to me in the US. I double check to make sure the file was complete (he wasn't sure because the instructions were in English). I attached the bar coded page and mailed the file to NVC.

It is absolutely necessary to send the NVC all the requested originals and photocopies. If you do not send in the paperwork, your case will not go forward. You need to send them in.