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VolimTe   0

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Hi,

I was just talking to my immigration consultant from WI. My husbands parents sent us all certified copies of their civil documents (birth certificate, marriage, police records, court records etc).

The immigration consultant told me that I would need to submit originals to NVC. Their website clearly states they need copies. We are sending them copies, and they look like copies as well, but they have a stamp on the back that says it has been certified. Did any of you have these issues, where NVC sent you a checklist because something was not original? I am so confused, or are these immigration consultants overreacting? I hope my mother in law will not have to send us all originals again :( I would like to confirm if any of you have sent copies and did not receive checklist that something was wrong.

  • You must send photocopies of all required civil documents to the NVC.
  • You must submit the originals (or certified copies) and a photocopy of each of your required civil documents to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate at the time of your interview.
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rutabaga   209

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USCIS and NVC used to want originals, but that has changed since--the instructions are correct and copies are fine. The beneficiaries do have to take their original civil documents (certified copies should also be acceptable, but that might depend on the embassy) with them to the interview though.

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I concur. I would send what is expressly stated in the application instructions. You will need the originals (or certified copies) at the interview ... (as well as more copies).

Jan 25, 2014: I-129F Sent

Feb 13, 2014: NOA1

Apr 15,2014: NOA2 Notice Via USCIS Web Site

Apr 22, 2014: NOA2 Received In Postal Mail

Apr 28: 2014: NVC Received

Apr 30: 2014: NVC Left

May 09, 2014: Embassy Received

Jul 08, 2014: Interview - Approved - CEAC Status Ready

Jul 14 2014: CEAC updated but still READY Status

Jul 16 2014: CEAC Status changed to Administrative Processing

Jul 22 2014: CEAC Status changed to Issued

Jul 28 2014: VISA received

Aug 06 2014: U.S. Arrival (Ft. Lauderdale POE)

Children (3 kids)

Apr 28 2015: Filed I130 petition for each child

Aug 21 2015: Notice from USCIS that all 3 petitions transferred to California Service Center

Sep 17 2015: Approval for all 3 petitions

Nov 12 2015: Paid one AOS fee for all 3 children

Nov 13 2015: Paid separate IV fees for all 3 children

Dec 04 2015: Filed Affidavit of Support (I864) for each child

Jan 12 2016: Received RFE for missing birth certificate from one of the kids packet

Jan 13 2016: Sent in RFE evidence ( birth certificate copy .... again O_o )

Jan 19 2016: Received notice that they received the RFE evidence

Feb 22 2016: Called and found out another RFE was being sent out about birth certificate

Feb 24 2016: Sent in (inextensa versions, not de acta versions) of birth certificates for all children

Mar 02 2016: Received notice that they received the RFE evidence

Mar 11 2016: NVC Process finished, now awaiting interview time slot to be scheduled

Mar 29 2016: Called NVC and found out today they scheduled interview

Apr 01 2016: Received Packet 4 notice via e-mail with interview date

Apr 25 2016: Children received P4 letters in the mail

May 19 2016: Interview

Jun 03 2016: Received Visas

Jul 06 2016: Travel to US

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Foreign Fantasy   52

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They accepted my certified copies just a little while ago so you should be good to go. Have originals prepared for when you go to the embassy though.

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NikLR   13,227

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They accept them, but only photocopies are needed for anything below the embassy or consulate level unless specifically asked for by the NVC or USCIS.

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.  - Dr. Seuss

 

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amaloveskofi   7

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From at I read, they said the NVC will forward all original documents to the embassy and ur parents will get them back at the interview.

Was that wrong or is it right?

From at I read, they said the NVC will forward all original documents to the embassy and ur parents will get them back at the interview.

Was that wrong or is it right?

I-130 for mom

04/09/2016- filled i-130 for my mom. Mailed to Chicago.

04/11/16. - package delivered.

04/13/16. - NOA1

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Foreign Fantasy   52

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From at I read, they said the NVC will forward all original documents to the embassy and ur parents will get them back at the interview.

Was that wrong or is it right?

From at I read, they said the NVC will forward all original documents to the embassy and ur parents will get them back at the interview.

Was that wrong or is it right?

They keep a copy of everything, so if you didn't send a photocopy in the first place they will need to keep the original, unless you request it back I believe.

Also, the embassys often like to misplace things so its best to have an original/copy of everything you sent and bring it to the interview incase they don't have it.

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From at I read, they said the NVC will forward all original documents to the embassy and ur parents will get them back at the interview.

Was that wrong or is it right?

From at I read, they said the NVC will forward all original documents to the embassy and ur parents will get them back at the interview.

Was that wrong or is it right?

Thats how it used to work. You sent your originals to the NVC who forwarded everything onto the Embassy or consulate. Then at interview you got it back. Now the NVC juat wants a photocopy and you take originals to interview.

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.  - Dr. Seuss

 

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amaloveskofi   7

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Thats how it used to work. You sent your originals to the NVC who forwarded everything onto the Embassy or consulate. Then at interview you got it back. Now the NVC juat wants a photocopy and you take originals to interview.

Ok. That makes so.much sense. So that means I can send in just photocopies and it doesn't have to be certified?

I-130 for mom

04/09/2016- filled i-130 for my mom. Mailed to Chicago.

04/11/16. - package delivered.

04/13/16. - NOA1

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amaloveskofi   7

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Yes. Unless they ask for an original or certified copy specifically, a regular photocopy is all that's needed.

Ok great. Thank u. I appreciate that. I'll just have my mom scan the documents to me and I'll print them.here

I-130 for mom

04/09/2016- filled i-130 for my mom. Mailed to Chicago.

04/11/16. - package delivered.

04/13/16. - NOA1

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NikLR   13,227

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Just so you understand a certified copy is a copy from the issuer.

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.  - Dr. Seuss

 

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