Submitting IV Package - DS-230 via Postal Mail

[onek 306]

I learned that I can't do EP so I would be submitting the hard copy to the NVC. I am trying to find out what I need to submit with the IV Package and found the following list. Could someone please confirm that the list is still accurate? Second, is it time for the beneficiary to get the police certificate? Should I ask my wife to get the Police Certificate at this time? I thought Police Certificate is required at Embassy when the case is transferred to the embassy. Also, I was told that original marriage certificate is required at time of interview. Could someone please answer?

 a. Bar-coded cover sheet     b. 2 Passport-sized photographs of the beneficiary    c. Completed and signed form DS-230 Part 1 by the beneficiary    d. Completed and 'unsigned' form DS-230 Part 2 by the beneficiary    e. Photocopy of the biographic data page of the beneficiary's passport    f. Original/Certified birth certificate of the beneficiary     g. Original/Certified marriage certificate of the beneficiary and the petitioner    h. Original police certificate(s) of the beneficiary    i. Original/Certified divorce decree of the beneficiary's prior marriage(s), if applicable    j. Original military certificate of the beneficiary, if applicable    k. 1 set Photocopy of all the above civil documents

[NikLR 13,232]

***moved to process and procedures from progress reports***

That is exactly what is required

[onek 306]

That is exactly what is required

So, can I have my spouse get the Police Certificate and mail it to me or the date on the Police Certificate needs to be after NVC asks for it?

[NikLR 13,232]

If your spouse can get it now, do it now. Some countries do not require a police certificate and some countries it is unobtainable until checklisted by the NVC.

[onek 306]

If your spouse can get it now, do it now. Some countries do not require a police certificate and some countries it is unobtainable until checklisted by the NVC.

That's why I asked the question here to find out what to submit with the IV package.

[JA_Martinez 81]

just for clarification....sending originals of documents is NOT required, correct?

[Ryan H 3,834]

just for clarification....sending originals of documents is NOT required, correct?

NVC requires originals, for documents you want back (such as your birth certificate and marriage certificate) also submit photocopies.

Edited September 4, 2013 by Ryan H

[NikLR 13,232]

That's why I asked the question here to find out what to submit with the IV package.

For pakistan I don't believe there is a police certificate needed at all. You didn't have your beneficiary's country portal on your profile page and I'm sorry I didn't bother going to your timeline like I should've. Thank you for fixing your profile

http://travel.state.gov/visa/fees/fees_5455.html?cid=9713#docs

Police Records

Not available. Pakistan has no nationwide tracking system in place for criminal activities. Police Character Certificates are available for a fee from District Coordinating Offices. However, they are not an accurate reflection of an individual's criminal record. An applicant who has committed a crime in one district may be able to obtain a clean Character Certificate from that district or another. Given the inaccuracy of these certificates, they are not required for consular processing.

Edited September 4, 2013 by NLR

[onek 306]

For pakistan I don't believe there is a police certificate needed at all. You didn't have your beneficiary's country portal on your profile page and I'm sorry I didn't bother going to your timeline like I should've. Thank you for fixing your profile

http://travel.state.gov/visa/fees/fees_5455.html?cid=9713#docs

Thank you for your research. So I send everything from the above list minus police certificate?

[NikLR 13,232]

Yep!! YAY!