NVC Filers - April 2012

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Saylin,

Should I send two stacks then? One for originals and one for copies?

Also since I don't have a birth certificate, do I need to send copies of Non avail certificate and Affidavit?

[Saylin 1,605]

Saylin,

Should I send two stacks then? One for originals and one for copies?

Also since I don't have a birth certificate, do I need to send copies of Non avail certificate and Affidavit?

Well, since you only have one photocopy, just put it behind the marriage certificate. I'd suggest putting a sticky note on the original stating 'Original Marriage Certificate', then put another sticky note on the photocopy stating 'Photocopy of Original Marriage Certificate'. This will then, hopefully, erase all confusion for the reviewing officer and make it easy for them.

For your question about sending a photocopy of the non avail certificate and affidavit, it depends if you want those two documents back. If you do want them back, then include photocopies and use sticky notes like I suggested in my last paragraph. If you don't want them back, then don't bother with photocopies.

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Saylin,

I am soooo confused now. My marriage certificate that I have is a certified photocopy of the original. Am I required to send the original marriage certificate to the NVC?

[Saylin 1,605]

Saylin,

I am soooo confused now. My marriage certificate that I have is a certified photocopy of the original. Am I required to send the original marriage certificate to the NVC?

No, in your case you'd send the certified copy as well as a regular photocopy. Whenever I said 'original', take it as 'original/certified copy'.

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Ok thanks a ton.

My AOS status shows paid now!!!!!!

So I can I can ship it ASAP.

No, in your case you'd send the certified copy as well as a regular photocopy. Whenever I said 'original', take it as 'original/certified copy'.

[Saylin 1,605]

Ok thanks a ton.

My AOS status shows paid now!!!!!!

So I can I can ship it ASAP.

Yay awesome!

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Saylin,

Talking about all this photocopies and original docs, I have a question: I have a co-sponsor and I need to send with my AOS package his proof of citizenship, He has a birth certificate, but does he need to notify that? Or it can be just a simple copy of his birth certificate?

Thank you!

[Saylin 1,605]

Saylin,

Talking about all this photocopies and original docs, I have a question: I have a co-sponsor and I need to send with my AOS package his proof of citizenship, He has a birth certificate, but does he need to notify that? Or it can be just a simple copy of his birth certificate?

Thank you!

For the AOS package when proof of citizenship is needed, just a photocopy is needed. Doesn't have to be the original or a certified copy. It's in the instructions for the I-864

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For the AOS package when proof of citizenship is needed, just a photocopy is needed. Doesn't have to be the original or a certified copy. It's in the instructions for the I-864

Thanks a lot!

I kinda a thought that, but wanted to make sure

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Saylin, here is my cover letter:-

Bar coded cover sheet

Cover Letter

A. 2 passport-sized photographs of the beneficiary

B. Completed and signed form DS-230(double sided) Part I by the beneficiary

C. Completed and ‘unsigned’ form DS-230(double sided) Part 2 by the beneficiary

D. Attached sheet for Form DS-230 Part I #32

E. Photocopy of the biographic data page of beneficiary’s passport

F. Non availability certificate for Birth Certificate in local language

G. Professionally certified Non availability translation certificate in English

H. Certified affidavit from beneficiary’s father regarding the birth of the beneficiary on the government authority’s (municipality) letterhead.

I. Certified marriage certificate of the beneficiary and the petitioner

J. Photocopy of the certified marriage certificate of the beneficiary and the petitioner

K. Original police certificate of the beneficiary

Does this look okay?

[Saylin 1,605]

Saylin, here is my cover letter:-

Bar coded cover sheet

Cover Letter

A. 2 passport-sized photographs of the beneficiary

B. Completed and signed form DS-230(double sided) Part I by the beneficiary

C. Completed and 'unsigned' form DS-230(double sided) Part 2 by the beneficiary

D. Attached sheet for Form DS-230 Part I #32

E. Photocopy of the biographic data page of beneficiary's passport

F. Non availability certificate for Birth Certificate in local language

G. Professionally certified Non availability translation certificate in English

H. Certified affidavit from beneficiary's father regarding the birth of the beneficiary on the government authority's (municipality) letterhead.

I. Certified marriage certificate of the beneficiary and the petitioner

J. Photocopy of the certified marriage certificate of the beneficiary and the petitioner

K. Original police certificate of the beneficiary

Does this look okay?

Perfect!

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Thank you thank you thank you!!!

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Picking up my passport tomorrow. It's been ready for awhile. This is how it feels:

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Wondering how long till I get my visa appt scheduled. Any idea Saylin?

[Saylin 1,605]

Wondering how long till I get my visa appt scheduled. Any idea Saylin?

First you need to get a case complete from NVC

Typically, on average for most countries, the interview is about two months from case complete. So, if you finish with NVC this month, yours will most likely be around July.