Scanned documents sufficient?

[divz13]

Hi,
I'm planning to apply for visitor visa for my in laws. I'm on H1 and my wife is on H4. I would like to know if scanned copies of documents such as employment letter, bank statements, birth certificate are sufficient or are do I have to send the originals to India?
Thanks.

[Raju595]

Hi,
I'm planning to apply for visitor visa for my in laws. I'm on H1 and my wife is on H4. I would like to know if scanned copies of documents such as employment letter, bank statements, birth certificate are sufficient or are do I have to send the originals to India?
Thanks.

Depends on the document. If the employment letter is specifically obtained in support of your sponsoring of your in-laws, then send the original. If that is your offer letter, then copy it will have to be.

Bank Statements --> Usually they ask for them to be attested by the bank and you can send printouts.
Birth Certificate --> Copy
Pay stubs --> copies
Tax returns --> copies
Your invitation letter addressed to your in-laws --> Original
Your letter to the consulate --> Original