Certified Copies Questions-K1 Visa

[Adamaris 21]

Hello all, 

So, I had a DUI about 8 years ago, and I am currently putting together a K-1 Visa package together as the petitioner. I am trying to get my court records to send along with the package; however, the offices are currently closed, due to COVID-19 of course, and they do have an E-mail option. My question is would the E-mailed certified copies be sufficient for the package, or would it be no different from if I just printed them out on my own. I appreciate any help with this matter. 

 

Thank you. 

[payxibka 10,047]

1 hour ago, Adamaris said:

Hello all, 

So, I had a DUI about 8 years ago, and I am currently putting together a K-1 Visa package together as the petitioner. I am trying to get my court records to send along with the package; however, the offices are currently closed, due to COVID-19 of course, and they do have an E-mail option. My question is would the E-mailed certified copies be sufficient for the package, or would it be no different from if I just printed them out on my own. I appreciate any help with this matter. 

 

Thank you. 

All evidence submitted to the uscis can be photocopies or original or certified copies unless an original is specifically requested 

[Adamaris 21]

3 minutes ago, payxibka said:

All evidence submitted to the uscis can be photocopies or original or certified copies unless an original is specifically requested 

Thanks for your response. I understand that, my concern is that it wouldn’t be the physical certified copy, they will scan the certified copy and send it to me through E-mail, that would be like a copy of the certified copy. Would that work for USCIS?

[payxibka 10,047]

52 minutes ago, Adamaris said:

Thanks for your response. I understand that, my concern is that it wouldn’t be the physical certified copy, they will scan the certified copy and send it to me through E-mail, that would be like a copy of the certified copy. Would that work for USCIS?

You don't ever send originals or certified copies.  A photocopy is what the instructions say to send.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

Straight from the I-129f, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) instructions:

 

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.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-129finstr.pdf

Edited July 30, 2020 by Greenbaum

[Adamaris 21]

5 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

Straight from the I-129f, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) instructions:

 

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.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-129finstr.pdf

 

This has me confused (The I129-f instructions) because it says *court certified copies*
 

Just trying to not have delays because of  RFE.

Edited July 30, 2020 by Adamaris

[Greenbaum 12,259]

21 minutes ago, Adamaris said:

 

This has me confused (The I129-f instructions) because it says *court certified copies*
 

Just trying to not have delays because of  RFE.

 

Don't read into what's not there. It says "copies", so a court certified copy is fine for your submission.

[Adamaris 21]

5 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

Don't read into what's not there. It says "copies", so a court certified copy is fine for your submission.

That’s what I can’t get, the physical certified copy like I say in the first question. They say that they can just send me the document through email, this has stopped me from sending the application 😔, Do not know what to do. I know don’t need to be original. 

Edited July 30, 2020 by Adamaris

[Greenbaum 12,259]

2 hours ago, Adamaris said:

That’s what I can’t get, the physical certified copy like I say in the first question. They say that they can just send me the document through email, this has stopped me from sending the application 😔, Do not know what to do. I know don’t need to be original. 

You answered your own question as dud I and payxibka.

 

My question is would the E-mailed certified copies be sufficient for.... Yes 👍 

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