Japanese divorce decree and english translation

[ShokoySirena 0]

We received our packet 3 from Tokyo Embassy today with instructions to submit "original Japanese divorce decree and english translation." It does not specify whether they are requesting for the original english translation or does it matter since we are submitting the original Japanese divorce decree?

We have the original japanese divorce decree but I'm a bit unsure about what they would accept regarding it's english translation. We had the divorce decree translated in english at the Philippine Embassy a few months back, but the original translation was submitted during her passport amendment so all we have left are copies.

Also, in our original I-129F submission, we included a certified translation of the Japanese divorce decree by a friend of mine following the VJ guide for english translations.

Along with the original Japanese divorce decree:

1) Will a "copy" of the english translation from the Philippine Embassy be accepted?

2) Will a "copy" from our I-129F english translation be accepted?

3) Do we need to get another translation done so that we can provide an "original" translation to the embassy?

Edited January 9, 2009 by ShokoySirena

[Bobby+Umit 161]

If the copies are certified, you should be ok.

If it was accepted for the I-129F, the embassy may allow it.