ceritified copy of marriage certificate?

[malydon 0]

I have a few questions….Anyone know what is a “certified copy” of a marriage certificate is? We are planning on going back to Thailand in December. Should we file for an AP now? Is there a sample cover letter available for the AOS?

Mike

[chagalafamilia 0]

Here is a website that tells about getting your certified marriage certificate from NH.

NH Vital Statistics

I am not sure how long an AP takes, but I would not wait. Go on and apply now so that will definatly have it before December.

Here is a cover letter that I found on the internet. You can adapt it to your situation.

To Whom It May Concern:

Enclosed please find my Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Resident or Adjust Status, and Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, and supporting documents. My eligibility is based on admission as the fiancé of a U.S. citizen and subsequent marriage to that citizen within 90 days of entry.

Contents include:

Money Order: Payment in the amount of $220 for Form I-485

Money Order: Payment in the amount of $100 for Form I-765

Money Order: Payment in the amount of $25 for fingerprinting

FC-029 Statement on Photocopies

I-485 Application to Register Permanent Resident or Adjust Status

I-864 Affidavit of Support from sponsor <US spouse's full name>

Proof of Current Employment

Letter from Employer

Recent pay statement

1998 Federal Income Tax Return

1999 Federal Income Tax Return

2000 Federal Income Tax Return

I-864 Affidavit of Support from joint sponsor <joint sponsor's full name>

Proof of U.S. Citizenship - Photocopy of U.S. passport

Proof of Current Employment - Photocopy of recent pay statement

1998 Federal Income Tax Return

1999 Federal Income Tax Return

2000 Federal Income Tax Return

I-765 Application for Employment Authorization

Photocopies of I-94, front and back

2 ADIT photographs

G-325A

Supporting documentation

Photocopy of certified birth certifcate

Photocopy of U.K. passport

Photocopy of K-1 visa

Photocopy of I-94, front and back

Photocopy of Certificate of Immunization received at K-1 medical examination

Photocopy of Fiancé(e) Petition Approval Notice

Photocopy of certified Marriage Certificate

Signed,

<foreign spouse's full name>

Good luck.

Edited May 26, 2006 by chagalafamilia

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

I have a few questions….Anyone know what is a “certified copy” of a marriage certificate is? We are planning on going back to Thailand in December. Should we file for an AP now? Is there a sample cover letter available for the AOS?

Mike

You only need a regular photo-copy of your marriage certificate when you submit it for AOS. Read the I-485 instructions.

Yes, file AP now.

[nayalamb 0]

the only difference b/t the certified copy and a regular copy is that the clerk's office stamps it and charges you $10-30 bucks (depending on where you are from).