Send Copy Or Original i-864 AOS Form to NVC?

[Damilolly 1]

Hello all,

I was wondering whether it's a copy or original i-864 that I should send to the NVC?

I could send the copy to NVC and then use the original at the interview.

What did you do?

Thanks!

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

I didn't do that visa, but the London website says --

Applications submitted to NVC on or after November 12, 2014: You are required to send copies of your documents to NVC and furnish the original on the day of your interview. Note: the original Affidavit of Support, Form I-864 is still required by NVC and will be forwarded to the Immigrant Visa Unit at the Embassy and will be available for the consular officer on the day of your interview. Please review the checklist here. (PDF)

Web page https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/family-immigration/applications-processed-by-the-national-visa-center/

[Damilolly 1]

Thank you!

I'll wait to get the original then.

[NikLR 13,227]

Send copies to NVC. Originals to interview.

[Damilolly 1]

Send copies to NVC. Originals to interview.

Even the i-864?

[NikLR 13,227]

Yes.

[NikLR 13,227]

You can send the original if you want to, it will get forwarded.

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Even the i-864?

London says the I-864 form (not supporting evidence) should be original to NVC.

[NikLR 13,227]

People on VJ have reported sending copies of the I-864 to the NVC and been fine.

[Damilolly 1]

Thank you!

If there's an error on the i-864 is it ok to correct it by hand?

My family are in the US and as my dad's vision isn't very good I completed most of the form and emailed it to him to print, sign and post. If there's an error in his tax figures for example is it ok if I correct it by hand having typed it initially? Or if some info is missing when the form is printed is it ok if I insert it in manuscript?

Thanks.

[beccajayne93 17]

I corrected my mother in law's affidavit in pen because she typed in estimates and I wanted the exact numbers in there. I had no issues with it however the instructions do say that the form uses the 2D barcode technology, which means that as information is typed, the barcode at the bottom of the page changes to reflect the unique information of your specific document. If you handwrite corrections, then the barcode won't reflect that. Like I said, I didn't have an issue with it - the numbers I changed also weren't significantly different to the ones originally entered. But it's something to consider!

Good luck with everything

[Cathi 5,755]

original, NVC will forward it

[Damilolly 1]

Thank you!

[Damilolly 1]

I'm so happy!

I want to thank everyone for answering all my questions. I just got an email with letter attached from NVC to confirm that I'm now in the queue for an interview at the US embassy in London and it would be within 60 days.

I'm thankful I didn't need an immigration lawyer because of you guys (though I'm a prtoperty lawyer) and I didn't get a checklist either.

So please point me in the direct to getting ready for my interview in London etc.

Thank you.

[Bellatran0112 0]

On 18/5/2016 at 9:09 PM, Damilolly said:

I'm so happy!

I want to thank everyone for answering all my questions. I just got an email with letter attached from NVC to confirm that I'm now in the queue for an interview at the US embassy in London and it would be within 60 days.

I'm thankful I didn't need an immigration lawyer because of you guys (though I'm a prtoperty lawyer) and I didn't get a checklist either.

So please point me in the direct to getting ready for my interview in London etc.

Thank you.

So did you send original I864 or copy to the NVC ?