Requesting Originals

[Scafidi454 22]

When I talked to USCIS regarding the submission of copies, they said that it would be find and that they'd request originals if/when necessary. Will my fiance need a copy of all of the original documents as well? I sent her originals of everything that I've signed already (I made two copies of each, signed them, sent one to USCIS and the other to her).

However, for the evidence of intent to marry, should I also have an original (i.e. "signed with original ink") on hand?

Furthermore, do I need to have any of her documents, and do these have to be originals?

I ask only because mail between the two of us can take from one week to 2 months (at the very most so far).

[Scafidi454 22]

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[az110965 252]

You'll need an updated letter of intent to marry, dated close to the time of the interview, with an origsinal signature for the Consulate.

If you're not attending the interview, send this document to her prior along with the I-134 and all associated financial docs you'll need to provide for her interview.

Good luck

[Moomin 292]

I only sent copies but at embassy stage they might ask you to bring or see the original to compare it to the copy of your birth certificate and/or other personal documents.

Anything and everything you have signed regarding the petition it's a good idea to keep copies of so you know exactly what they have and what you have submitted. Your fiancee and you have a long journey ahead of you with immigration, so to have a complete copy might come in handy.

I basically have backup of everything submitted down to passport pictures and receipt from medical. All of my documents are scanned and on a mmc so they can easily be accessed and printed.

As for the documents for foreign fiancee, az110965 beat me to it.

Edited October 24, 2011 by moomin

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

When I talked to USCIS regarding the submission of copies, they said that it would be find and that they'd request originals if/when necessary. Will my fiance need a copy of all of the original documents as well? I sent her originals of everything that I've signed already (I made two copies of each, signed them, sent one to USCIS and the other to her).

It would have been sufficient to send your fiancee a photocopy of the one you signed and sent to USCIS. She doesn't need a new signed form.

However, for the evidence of intent to marry, should I also have an original (i.e. "signed with original ink") on hand?

Consulates will sometimes ask for an updated letter of intent for the interview, in which case an original signed copy would be requested, but it's usually not needed. Consulates would generally only ask for this if they think there's a reason the petitioner may have changed their mind, like if the beneficiary has kids that weren't listed on the I-129F.

Furthermore, do I need to have any of her documents, and do these have to be originals?

No, not at this point. Have a look over at the adjustment of status guides, though. There are some original documents she's going to need for the AOS application, so make sure she brings them with her to the US.

[Tim/Mav 305]

You'll need an updated letter of intent to marry, dated close to the time of the interview, with an origsinal signature for the Consulate.

If you're not attending the interview, send this document to her prior along with the I-134 and all associated financial docs you'll need to provide for her interview.

Good luck

I STRONGLY AGREE with this Reply. I don't care what Country your benificiary is in. It is a Letter of Intent. The word INTENT has only one meaning. So, what is the Intent. Make a new one for his/hers interview along with other Documents. For a member to not suggest updated information is a mistake. No, you maynot find it in the Guildlines. It is Common Sense. I agree the Petitioner should supply a New Letter of Intent. Intentions a year ago or so maynot be the same and the Counsulate in any any Country will admire this. COMMON SENSE