Original Birth Cert: Adjustment of Status

[kristinjkaye 4]

I sent in my original certified birth certificate with my packet to adjust status, so now all I have is a photocopy of it. I just got scheduled for my interview at USCIS and the notice states I need to bring it. Since I sent in the original with my packet will my photocopy be enough? 

 

I will order another, but there’s no way it’ll arrive in time for the interview. Any insights? 

[payxibka 10,045]

Insight:  You never send original documents to the USCIS unless they SPECIFICALLY request it.  With that said, 99% of the documents you will send to the USCIS in support of Petions/Applications will only be legible photocopies.

[kristinjkaye 4]

Ok, but that didn’t really answer my question. I’ve heard that your packet is sent off to the field office that will process your case so they should have it. I will bring my copy and order another but it won’t be here by my interview date. Any other thoughts? 

[payxibka 10,045]

7 minutes ago, kristinjkaye said:

Ok, but that didn’t really answer my question. I’ve heard that your packet is sent off to the field office that will process your case so they should have it. I will bring my copy and order another but it won’t be here by my interview date. Any other thoughts? 

Actually in the instructions it says if you send in an original with a submission that wasn't specifically requested that it will be destroyed.  Which means they will make a photocopy of it and then shred the original.

[kristinjkaye 4]

Ha ha, ok. Not true, but thanks for trying. You can request your originals back with form G-884. Nice try

[payxibka 10,045]

3 minutes ago, kristinjkaye said:

Ha ha, ok. Not true, but thanks for trying. You can request your originals back with form G-884. Nice try

I didn't make it up

 

Copies. You should submit legible photocopies of documents requested, unless the Instructions specifically state that you must submit an original document. USCIS may request an original document at the time of filing or at any time during processing of an application, petition, or request. If USCIS requests an original document from you, it will be returned to you after USCIS determines it no longer needs your original. NOTE: If you submit original documents when not required or requested by USCIS, your original documents may be immediately destroyed upon receipt.

Edited January 3, 2018 by payxibka

[kristinjkaye 4]

Well, I've ordered another copy lol. But it won't make it on time, so I'm gonna bring what I have & see what happens! Wish us luck! :-)

[C-ma'am 684]

**Post moved from K1 to AOS. Question is not related to a K1 Process of Procedure.

 

payxibka is correct and the information provided is official from USCIS.

 

Go tell that to the interviewing officer when you go to the interview and see what they tell you.

 

I would try to get another copy of your BC before the interview, if I were you.

 

Good luck

[payxibka 10,045]

Considering we live in a era of identity fraud, one of the last things I want out of my control is a certified version of my BC.  I would hope that this the USCIS would destroy this to prevent such a thing or I would be subscribing to a lifelock type service  immediately

[MrHanky 1,377]

17 hours ago, kristinjkaye said:

I sent in my original certified birth certificate with my packet to adjust status, so now all I have is a photocopy of it. I just got scheduled for my interview at USCIS and the notice states I need to bring it. Since I sent in the original with my packet will my photocopy be enough? 

 

I will order another, but there’s no way it’ll arrive in time for the interview. Any insights? 

Should always have more than 1 copy, originals will always be needed at the interview and you don't know that docs you previously submitted will be there or not.

How much time do you have till the interview?

[caliliving 606]

19 hours ago, kristinjkaye said:

Ha ha, ok. Not true, but thanks for trying. You can request your originals back with form G-884. Nice try

if you seem to have all the answers then why are you posting on here?? i would assume they wil lose your BC, bc lets be serious, it is immigraiton and they seem to always lose alot! so i would get one for the interview. if not, you may just get that dreaded RFE!