DS-230 and I-130 and docs

[rgfox 10]

Can anyone please tell me why, oh why, State requires the the same data submitted on the I-130 must be submitted again on another form called the DS-230? It is so extremely easy to write a short script to copy data from the USCIS database to the NVC database. As a компутер scientist it kind of blows my mind that multiple sets of identical or overlapping data have to be submitted for the same case when technology enables a much more streamlined process. But on the other hand, such business processes are why so many of us are employed, and why so many immigration lawyers are needed and who also contribute to the economy; so maybe in a way government inefficiency is a good thing, and we should thank Uncle Sam for that? And also, I should be thankful that I have the opportunity to contribute to the photography industry, with the dozens of sets of identical photos.

But to a specific question: we are extremely paranoid about sending original documents in to the NVC. They must be DHL-ed from Russia, and although DHL is a great company which my firm uses all the time, stuff can get lost. Am I worrying too much? Should we just take it down to DHL and Godspeed, or wait until I am back in the States on the 9th and I can mail it domestically?

Thanks,

Richard

[meno-is-mine 37]

I've been a little worried about our original docs getting lost in the mail as well =\

and i totally agree about redundant info...kinda makes u wonder why we have degrees?!?