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Police certificate

In the LingChe_NVC_ShortCut guide there is a aprt dedictaed to the police certificate:
Police Certificate based on country: Use this link, [5] select country, and scroll down to Police Certificate section
NOTE1: Police Certificate is required for any place in their country of citizenship; the beneficiary has lived longer than six (6) months, after age of 16.
NOTE2: Police Certificate is required for any places which beneficiary has lived longer than twelve (12) months in any other country other than country of citizenship, after age of 16.
PCC can take a long time to receive, so request it earlier rather than later (for some countries, such as India, your PCC may need to be within 6 months, for most within 1 year)

Is this certificate mandatory? Anyone experinced from Italy?

criandjen

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Italy

2009-02-27 06:11:00

Tax Returns vs Transcripts & Proving Income

We just got our I-130 approved and are now working on next steps. I was reading the Visa Journey guide and it noted that the petitioner should supply at least one year's worth of tax returns (3 years is best). Can I supply my actual tax returns (with all W-2's attached, etc) or in your opinion, is it better to request transcripts of this information from the IRS (to avoid any delays in processing)?

Also, I am the petitioner and I quit my job and am with my husband in Europe so we wouldn't have to be apart during this process. My father will be a co-sponsor so we should easily be able to meet the income requirements. Does anyone think it presents a problem if I am not currently working in the U.S. while this process is ongoing? I haven't worked since 11/25/08 in order to be with my husband so I cannot provide 6 months worth of pay stubs.

criandjen

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2009-02-26 07:27:00

We finally got the choise of agent form approved

Good day,

Your inquiry has been received at the National Visa Center (NVC).

The NVC has updated the address. Please continue to notify the NVC of any change of mailing address, email address (if applicable), or change in personal situation, which may affect the beneficiary's entitlement to a visa.

The NVC has received the Agent of Choice selection. The Immigrant Visa Application (DS 230) processing fee bill will be sent to the designated agent on the case. The fee must be paid according to the instructions before the instruction packet will be sent.

Regards,
J2G
National Visa Center
Written Inquiry Unit
Serco Inc., Support Contractor
NVCInquiry@state.gov

criandjen

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Italy

2009-03-07 02:41:00

We sent an email after we heard the automatic voice recorder at NVC.
We did not use the bar code

We are still waiting for the approval email back

criandjen

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Italy

2009-02-28 02:07:00

QUOTE (no more patience @ Feb 27 2009, 10:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

also read this its great http://www.visajourn...he_NVC_ShortCut

We are pretty much following that and james shortcut.
Anyway thanks

criandjen

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Italy

2009-02-27 04:45:00

we sent an email with the template from wiki at NVCINQUIRY@state.gov. We are waiting from NVC answer. Let's hope they accept it

DS-3032 Email Template
Subject: <NVC Case Number - Beneficiaries Name>

NVC Case No: <NVC Case Number>
CIS Case No: <USCIS Case Number> or <NOA Receipt Number>
Petitioner's Name: <Petitioner's Name LAST FIRST MI>
Petitioner's Date of Birth: <MONTH DD, YYYY> i.e. January 01, 1951
Beneficiary's Name: <Beneficiary's Name LAST FIRST MI>
Beneficiary's Date of Birth: <MONTH DD, YYYY> i.e. January 01, 1951

Re: Declaration of the Choice of Address and Agent for Immigration Visa applicant

To whom it may concern:

My name is <beneficiaries name>, my visa case number is # <NVC Case Number>.

Per the DS-3032 (Choice of Address and Agent for Immigrant Visa Applicants), I would like to appoint my <Husband/Wife> as my agent of choice to receive all future correspondence from the U.S. Department of State. <His/Her> contact information is provided below:

Name: <Petitioner's Name LAST FIRST MI>
Address:

<Petitioner's Address Line 1>

<Address Line 2> (optional)

<Address Line 3> (optional)

<City>, <State/Province>, <Postal Code>

<Country>

Phone: <Petitioner's Phone Number>

Email: <Petitioner's E-mail Address>
All mail from the U.S. Department of State concerning my immigrant visa should be sent to the address above.

Please let me know if you need additional information. Thank you for your help.

Sincerely yours,

<Beneficiary's Name LAST FIRST MI>

Telephone: <Beneficiary's Telephone>

Email: <Beneficiary's Email>

criandjen

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2009-02-27 02:46:00

Actually it's the DS-3032 that seems to be outdated. The form posted on this site and on the official site for the NVC notes an expiration of 12/31/2006- is that the most recent form?

criandjen

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Italy

2009-02-26 07:41:00

we have found all the forms here http://www.state.gov/m/a/dir/forms/

criandjen

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Italy

2009-02-26 07:22:00

Our I-130 has been approved and now we are getting ready for the next steps. From what I understand, for forms, my husband will need to complete the DS-3032 (choice of agent) form and DS-230. I was reading through the guide posted on Visa Journey (which is great) and it states that usually the alien notes the petitioner as the choice of agent. But I am with him in Europe (we couldn't stand to be apart during this process) and currently our mail is going to my tenant in Florida who scans the mail and emails it to us. But we will only be able to send mail to that address until July. We did not hire a lawyer for this process nor do we plan to.

Should we note my father as his choice of agent and have all mail sent to him? My father resides in the U.S. and will also be our co-sponsor in this process. OR, can we have mail sent to my husband, at his address in Italy? The form seems to offer the choice of the alien receiving any notifications to the address he chooses, in the country he chooses.

Also, according to the form on the guide, it looks like the DS-230 form expired on 12/31/2006 - does anyone know where we can get an updated form or is this form still good?

Edited by criandjen, 26 February 2009 - 05:14 AM.

criandjen

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2009-02-26 05:11:00

DS-230

I don't want and i don't have anything to hide on that. It's only difficult to read the passport stamps

Edited by criandjen, 11 March 2009 - 12:46 PM.

criandjen

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2009-03-11 12:45:00

DS-230

We need some clarification on some questions on the DS 230

Question #23 - List below all educational institution attended?
Is it enough the last one (university) or do we have to start from kindergarden?

Question #24 - Previous military service?
I did not serve in the military because i was outnumbered. Should i put not NO?

Question #25. List dates of all previous visits to or residence in the United States. (If never, write "never") Give type of visa status, if known.
I lived in the US in 2005 under J1 visa and after that i have been in the US many times with tourist visa. Do I have to list all the times? I do not recvall all the times and it's difficult to read stamps in the passport.

Question #25. Give DHS "A" number if any.
What is DHS "A" ?

criandjen

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Italy

2009-03-11 12:24:00

Co-sponsor question on I-864

I am the petitioner and currently unemployed (as I quit my job to be with my husband in Italy). I have assets from my ROTH IRAS and 401K which total $57K...will that suffice as income (as I can't touch it until I am 65) or is it still a good idea to have my father as a co-sponsor?

criandjen

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Italy

2009-03-15 12:24:00

Residence Address for I-864 - living outside of the U.S.

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My husand is working on the DS-230 and I am working on the I-864. I have a residence in the U.S. but I am currently living with him in Italy while he works so we don't have to be apart during this process. I put my address in Florida as my mailing address but for my place of residence, should I put our address in Italy? As for proof that my domicile is in the U.S., will my 2008 tax return and bank statement suffice as proof of domicile in the U.S.?

Did you receive AOS package? Otherwise, it is OK. Just make sure that you will get AOS package from NVC as it has IIN, which will allow paying bills online.
You need AOS bar coded coversheet with I-864 form and DS-230 bar coded coversheet with DS-230 form.

Thanks for the reply but my question is: will a bank statement and tax return suffice for proof my domicile is in the U.S. if I am currently residing in Italy with my husband?

For domicile, it is OK. But I think I missed the one point related to I-864, i.e., your current employment and Original employment letter that you need to submit with I-864.

Actually, unless Italy is incredibly lax regarding domicile - that won't suffice.

criandjen - The OP was not asking about pay stubs and a letter of employment - in fact they are living in Italy so that would not be useful.

You mention you have a residence in the U.S. - what type is it - do you own a home? Are you going to be living with someone else? If you own, provide a document that proves ownership - so they can see you have a physical place to live. If you are going to be living with someone - have them write a letter stating you will be living with them and that you have agreed on a rental amount.

Do you have a U.S. driver's license - that is also helpful. The bank statement is also a good idea. Can you do a moving quote online and submit that as well? Also write a note stating that you intend to reestablish domicile in the U.S. no later than the intending immigrant.

What you are trying to prove at this point is that you are planning to reestablish domicile - anything that says - hey we are moving - is good proof.

Thanks Trailmix....one more question for you or anyone else with experience in this. On the I-864, I am going to put my mailing address as Miami Beach and my residence (as that is where we have been living since January) as Italy. The problem is, my home in Miami is currently under foreclosure and either by the time this application is processed (or shortly after) the home will be owned by the bank. For the residence we plan to live in once the application is approved, should we put my dad's address which is also in Florida? And will the fact that my home is in foreclosure affect our application? My dad will co-sponsor and he has a good income and many assets.

If you think my dad's address is better for the address where we plan to live (that Cris will put on the DS-230)...should I change my address NOW to my dad's address in Florida, BEFORE I submit the I-864? I saw a warning in WIKI about not changing your address at the same time you are completing your I-864...HELP?

criandjen

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Italy

2009-03-16 05:12:00

Residence Address for I-864 - living outside of the U.S.

QUOTE (I Miss Her @ Mar 15 2009, 06:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (criandjen @ Mar 15 2009, 12:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Thanks for the reply but my question is: will a bank statement and tax return suffice for proof my domicile is in the U.S. if I am currently residing in Italy with my husband?

criandjen

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Italy

2009-03-15 12:22:00

Residence Address for I-864 - living outside of the U.S.

criandjen

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Italy

2009-03-15 11:34:00

Questions on how to fill out the I-864

Okay I finished filling out the I-864 and I just want to double check a few things to make sure we don't get an RFE.

Part 3, question 8. Myself and my dad are sponsoring my husband (no kids); so, do I check off "X" next to: "I am sponsoring the principal immigrant named in Part 2 above" and underneath there is a box marked "yes" and "no". It says after "no" that (only applicable in cases with 2 joint sponsors)....so I check "NO" here, right, since my dad is the joint sponsor?

21. Also, for household size, it asks you to count yourself as 1, the immigrant as 1 but then it asks you if you are married...I'm married to the immigrant so if I check that box too, that makes "3" in the household but it's just him and I so it's 2....what do I put next to c - nothing?

criandjen

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Italy

2009-03-18 11:41:00

Joint Sponsor Who is Retired

My dad is going to be our joint sponsor but he is retired but receives a good pension. Does he have to submit pay stubs? What about the employment letter? Maybe he has a letter detailing his pension but since he is retired, it will not be a letter of employment. Has anyone been in this situation and can assist with some advice?

criandjen

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Italy

2009-03-20 14:08:00

March Approvals - Delays @ NVC

If you email the NVC (NVCINQUIRY@state.gov) and let them know you have not received your invoice yet, you can ask for invoice identification number. Once you have that, you can pay the bill for the DS-230 and I-864 online at: Go to www.ImmigrantVisas.state.gov and click the "Fee Collection" link, then click the "Online Payment" link, and follow the instructions displayed. After a few days, you can continue to check the website and as soon as the payment is shown as "processed", then you can print out the cover letter for the DS-230 and I-864 and send in your final applications.

My husband and I have not received anything by mail...we have done it all so far by emailing the NVC directly. Email them everyday until you get an answer. You are supposed to receive a confirmation email within 24 hours of sending the email but we never got one so we just kept emailing until we got our invoice ID number.

Good luck!! The key is to keep pushing...

criandjen

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Italy

2009-03-20 14:01:00

RFE - J1 Visa

we have found the form DS 2019. For me doesn't apply the 2 years rule.
We scanned it and sent trough email. Let's see if it will work this way.
Let's hope they'll process it fast

criandjen

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Italy

2009-04-23 14:53:00

RFE - J1 Visa

QUOTE (kotana @ Apr 21 2009, 11:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hi there. We received the same letter. What they need is your certificate of eligibility the new DS-2019 former IAP-66. If you don't have this a copy of your visa might work. Luckily I had mine.
Also a little tip - you can email it to them with the standard email form so it goes faster.
good luck

We asked about email and they said the want regular mail.
I had the visa J1 in 2005 and i am not sure i can provide the form IAP-66. Would suffice a copy of the visa enclosed in the passport?

criandjen

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2009-04-21 04:33:00

RFE - J1 Visa

We received an email from NVC asking us evidence. Anyone experienced the same?

______CORRESPONDENCE INSTRUCTIONS:_________________________________
When responding to the National Visa Center, please include the bar code sheet that came with this
letter. Failure to include the bar code sheet may cause a delay in the processing of your case. The bar
code sheet should be placed on top of all documents being submitted for this case and mailed to the
address provided.
______DS-230-I:____________________________________________________
It appears that you have been in the United States as an Exchange Visitor. As
you know, certain participants in Exchange Visitor Programs are ineligible to
receive an immigrant visa until they have resided for two years in their country of
nationality (or country of last residence) following the completion of their stay in
the U.S. An annotation regarding the applicability of the two-year foreign
residence requirement to your case should appear in the lower-left hand corner
of your Exchange Visitor Certificate of Eligibility (Form IAP-66). Please submit a
copy of the form to this office. If you no longer possess the IAP-66, please
submit a statement containing the following information: 1) The name of the
organization sponsoring your Exchange Visitor Program, its address and the
number of the Program. 2) The date on which you obtained your Exchange
Visitor visa, or date you acquired such status after admission to the U.S. and the
date of termination of your Exchange Visitor status. 3) The country of which you
were a national and resident or, if not a national, a lawful permanent resident, at
the time you obtained your Exchange Visitor status in the U.S. 4) Your
occupation and the field of specialization in which you pursued your studies
during your Exchange Visitor Program. 5) Whether your participation in the
Program was financed in whole or in part by a U.S. Government agency, the
government of your country of nationality/last residence, or a travel grant, if any.
6) Whether you are a physician who participated in an Exchange Visitor Program
to receive a graduate medical education or training. No further action may be
taken on your immigrant visa application until you provide this office with a copy
of your Form IAP-66 or a statement containing the above information.

criandjen

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Italy

2009-04-21 02:17:00

Interview

We have been approved at NVC on 29th april.
How can we know now when the unterview at the consulate will be?

criandjen

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Italy

2009-05-01 10:46:00

when nvc schedule interview?

we keep calling NVC to know the date of the interview and everytime they reply that: " the interview willl be scheduled the second week of may depending on the consulate capacity."

Anyone experienced the same?

criandjen

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Italy

2009-05-04 08:26:00

Expecting Interview in June

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QUOTE (criandjen @ May 11 2009, 11:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Interview on june 10th

hey how u get urs soo fast i wish ours were earlier than june 23rd... can i e-mail the embassy??? if so what should i say heheh

We did not do anything. We got the info calling NVC at the phone.
Actually we are stilla waiting the confirmation email from NVC.

criandjen

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2009-05-12 13:21:00

Expecting Interview in June

Interview on june 10th

criandjen

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2009-05-11 13:39:00

Expecting Interview in June

we keep calling NVC to know the date of the interview and everytime they reply that: " the interview willl be scheduled the second week of may depending on the consulate capacity."

#######????????????

criandjen

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Italy

2009-05-04 08:23:00

Waiting For Case Completion At NVC

QUOTE (nedino @ Mar 26 2009, 08:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I am in the same boat HSB. I sent both AOS and IV packages last week and FedEx confirmed delivery on Friday (March 20). The AVR says they have the documents. Talked to a rep once yesterday (March 25) and she wasn't very friendly and said to give it 2-4 weeks. It really matters who you get on the phone with these guys. I have had extremely nice and very helpful people and reps that are definitely on the other end of the spectrum.

What is the AVR? Is there a way to track our case on line? The NVC just received our final paperwork on Monday, 4/6 and I called today to see if there is a way to track it but they said no....please share if there is a way. Thank you!

criandjen

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2009-04-08 08:51:00

Preparing for the interview at the consulate

We were just scheduled for the interview at the Naples consulate (Italy) for June 10th. From people's experience, does it help to have your spouse there? My wife and I are trying to decide if it's beneficial she comes with me to the interview.

criandjen

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Italy

2009-05-11 15:48:00

Interview in Naples on 10th June

No idea Yet where to stay.
we were looking for suggestions

criandjen

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2009-05-11 15:31:00

Interview in Naples on 10th June

Anyone will be interviewed in Naples on the 10th of june

criandjen

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2009-05-11 13:50:00

Process at the consulate

I am not sure.
Do you know where i can find info regarding CR1?

criandjen

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2009-05-12 02:28:00

Process at the consulate

We were reading trought previous post regarding Naples consulate and we did not understand how it works.
We had a date from NVC and NVC will send us an email describing what to do.
Previous posts talk about packet 3 and 4 witht the DS230 form. We have already sent all that to NVC.....

Anyone can clarify?

Thanks

criandjen

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2009-05-11 16:30:00

Important tip...

QUOTE (julis82 @ May 13 2009, 02:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

People, this is more informative, ok?
Today was my interview and i was worry because i didn´t had the original of my fiance divorce certificate.
They didn´t even asked for any original documents from his side (just to be clear, i had to show MY originals since i´m the beneficiary) ...i had it all, the only thing that was missing was the blessed divorce certificate...not even a notarized copy i had...
That doesn´t mean that the CO won´t ask for it, or maybe i was just lucky.
So the tip is: if u don´t have a particular original document from your fiance side, DON´T EVEN mention to the CO...he probably won´t ask anyway...

Good luck for all...

Thanks for sharing! I know you said you didn't need to bring your sponsor's paperwork but if in the checklist they ask you to bring "financial evidence" - are they referring to the tax returns the sponsor submitted originally to prove the beneficiary would be financially okay?

criandjen

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2009-05-14 07:07:00

Have fiance stay in Manila for both Physical and Interview?

QUOTE (moparmusclecars @ May 17 2009, 07:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

We are waiting for a set interview date from the US Embassy in Manila. Should I just send my Fiancee up to manila and have her stay there to do it all at once? She lives in Cebu, and I was thinking since she has to go to St Luke's Hospital and do her physical, that maybe it was best to have her do that, stay there for the other 5-7 days in a Hotel, and then do the interview at the Embassy. Any suggestions on all this? Should I have her just fly up anytime now and do the Physical, and then fly back to do the interview? Please advise! Thanks

Just wait until you have a confirmed interview date. The medical exam is always scheduled for the day before the interview. As soon as you have the interview date, you can plan her trip - good luck!

criandjen

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2009-05-17 12:38:00

Financial evidence

we did that and they reply saying that they cannopt help us because they still do not have our documentation!!!!

criandjen

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2009-05-20 07:48:00

Financial evidence

Hello
in the interview appointment letter they ask for financial evidence.

We have a cosponsorship (the father of my wife)
We sent to the NVC:
- Tax return 2008 (my wife's father)
- Tax return 2006/07/08 my wife
- Proof of assets 401k and ROTH IRA
- I864 for both wife and father

What do they want?

criandjen

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2009-05-20 05:57:00

Documentation for the interview

In the appointment lettere there's written:

The following table lists the documents requested by the NVC and whether or not the
NVC received them. Please note that even though the applicant may have provided
the NVC with a copy of a document, the applicant is still required to bring the
original document to the visa interview.
Document Name Document Status
CORRESPONDENCE INSTRUCTIONS C
DS-230-I Y
DS-230-II Y
PASSPORT Y
BIRTH CERTIFICATE O
ADOPTION F
MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE O
MARRIAGE TERMINATION F
COURT RECORDS F
FINANCIAL EVIDENCE Y
CUSTODY PAPERS F
MILITARY RECORDS F
ITALY POLICE CERTIFICATE O
IRS WAIVER F
PHOTOGRAPH Y
PETITIONER MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE F
PETITIONER BIRTH CERTIFICATE F
* Document Status Description
A = Applicant must acquire this document and present it at the time of the interview.
F = This form is not necessary for this application.
O = The original document has been received and accepted as meeting post requirements.
P = The police certificate must be requested by the applicant. The issuing police authority will
send the police record directly to the appropriate US Embassy to have on hand at the time of the
interview.
T = An acceptable document has been received, but a translation is required as the submitted
document is not in English or the official language of the processing post. The applicant must
present a certified translation at the time of the interview.
U = The applicant has informed the NVC that the required document is unavailable.
X = The required document is unobtainable for this country per the Foreign Affairs Manual.
Y = The required document has been received and accepted.
I = The required form is incomplete. Please ensure that a complete form is presented at the
interview.
S = Scanned document received. The original document must be presented at the time of the
interview.

The part that worry us is " Please note that even though the applicant may have provided
the NVC with a copy of a document, the applicant is still required to bring the
original document to the visa interview"

criandjen

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2009-05-22 09:14:00

Documentation for the interview

Hello
i will have the interview on june 10th in Naples.
What kind of documentation do i have to bring?

I sent to the National Visa Center the orginals of:
- DS-230-I
- DS-230-II
- BIRTH CERTIFICATE
- MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE
- ITALY POLICE CERTIFICATE

All the above as been approved as written in the ineterview appointment letter we received.

DO i have to bring another original copy of ?
- BIRTH CERTIFICATE
- MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE
- ITALY POLICE CERTIFICATE

When i sent the DS 230 i did not save a second copy so i do not have it anymore and i don't want to have trouble writing 2 different ones by mistake

.
Thanks

criandjen

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2009-05-20 05:42:00