Question about fiance app supporting docs?

Since my fiance lives in England a lot of the supporting paperwork was faxed to me and I sent this in to the consolate, is that ok or is it all supposed to be original copies? If they are not will this affect the decision on giving me a visa?

As per the guidance on the application forms and the websites, it should all be original documents,not copies.

Vicky

So what should I do from here? Can I have him send the orogianl documents to that consolate? Or do I wait for a phone call from them?

You should have him send them to you so that if or when the consulate call you have them to hand.


Vicky

thank you so much...could they ultimately deny me because of this?

It depends on what docs have been sent as copies.  Theoretically yes, they could, but you are a US national so they will probably call you.

Vicky

ok I sure hope so I am having a heart attack rightnow...but nothing to do but wait some more, thank God for you Vicky 

The theory goes that originals are needed because there are so many problems with forgery.  At market stalls in Tunisia, for example, you can buy a year's worth of HSBC bank statements for 6 quid. 

In the fast-track countries they are less concerned about risk than elsewhere and you can get away with a lot more.  But sadly, fraud in America is on the upswing and as a result 2008 year-to-date refusals at the NYC consulate are running neck and neck with Moscow.  They were always close, within a percentage point, but it was never a dead heat. 

So yes, they expect originals; but failure to provide them is not necessarily a showstopper for the fast-tracks.  If you didn't submit originals, your strategy at this point would be to gather up all the originals you can (every. single. one.) and hold them in reserve for the 28 day local period.  If it comes to that, and if you have everything, it should be a breeze. 

Otherwise you'll be fine.