is the copy of marriage cert. just fine?

[redBlue 1]

Hi guys:

We are so new to I-130 and K3 process and I'm currently assembling all the required forms for I-130.

We got married in US and got our marriage cert. as well. Now, I’m the beneficiary who lives in Canada.

USCS indicates in their sites that do not include any of the original forms. For the marriage cert. that we got from California, is it ok just to submit the copy of it or is it still supposed to be certified copy of it by the attorney.

Thnx in advance.

Good luck to everyone

Shannon

[payxibka 10,045]

regular photocopy of the certified version is just fine

[YuAndDan 153]

A photo copy is fine.

If considering K-3 consider it carefully, USCIS has been approving both I-130 and I-129F for K-3 and sending them both to NVC on the same day lately, this makes the processing tome for CR-1 nearly the same as K-3.

For the most part CR-1 tends to take a bit longer than K-3 to get if you prepare for NVC when they request I-864 fee, and Visa fee, as well as documents requested by NVC. In many cases the CR-1 petition reaches the consulate just before K-3 interview, which causes K-3 to get dropped and the interview becomes a CR-1 visa interview.

K-3:

I-130: $355

I-129F: NONE

Consulate: $131

Adjustment Of Status: $1010 I-485

($1496)

CR-1

I-130: $355

NVC I-864: $70

NVC Visa fee: $400 ($355+$45)

($825)

I see many posts from K-3 holders stating, "Wow this sucks, I am stuck at home because I don't have EAD, DL, etc, or I am having hard time getting added to bank accounts because of NO SSN." K-3 has a 90 day or longer period of limbo while waiting for EAD or Green-card.

K-3 was developed at a time when CR-1 was taking much longer that today, NVC has greatly streamlined the CR-1 process to the point where K-3 becomes irrelevant.

Keep this in mind in this economy, the CR-1 with it's instant green-card looks very attractive considering the cost savings, and the ability of the immigrant being able to take a job shortly after entry to the USA. K-3 has the down-side of added cost, and NOT being able to legitimately take a job until they have EAD or green-card, EAD can take 90 days or longer to get.

[pushbrk 12,994]

regular photocopy of the certified version is just fine

This is a common source of confusion. Make sure what you photocopy has been issued by the county clerk after the marriage was recorded, not a copy of the certificate obtained before the marriage was recorded.

[redBlue 1]

regular photocopy of the certified version is just fine

This is a common source of confusion. Make sure what you photocopy has been issued by the county clerk after the marriage was recorded, not a copy of the certificate obtained before the marriage was recorded.

YuAndDan thnx for the great answer.I think the most important thing that I need to know is that how long it really takes to get CR1 from Canada?

I've read alot of articles and don't really find the info. as to how long it takes K3&CR1 visa to get which makes me very confusing...

Thnx

[redBlue 1]

The following site indicates that both K3 and CR1 takes six month..Is it really correct?

https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/jsps/Processtim...eviceCenter=CSC

[pushbrk 12,994]

regular photocopy of the certified version is just fine

This is a common source of confusion. Make sure what you photocopy has been issued by the county clerk after the marriage was recorded, not a copy of the certificate obtained before the marriage was recorded.

YuAndDan thnx for the great answer.I think the most important thing that I need to know is that how long it really takes to get CR1 from Canada?

I've read alot of articles and don't really find the info. as to how long it takes K3&CR1 visa to get which makes me very confusing...

Thnx

If your K3 interview would be in Vancouver instead of Montreal, then the time saved may be worth it. In which Province do you live?

[Jasman0717 9]

We made copies of our marriage certificate and the seal of the recorders office was visable. We didn't have any problems.

[I Miss Her 0]

Hi guys:

We are so new to I-130 and K3 process and I'm currently assembling all the required forms for I-130.

We got married in US and got our marriage cert. as well. Now, I’m the beneficiary who lives in Canada.

USCS indicates in their sites that do not include any of the original forms. For the marriage cert. that we got from California, is it ok just to submit the copy of it or is it still supposed to be certified copy of it by the attorney.

Thnx in advance.

Good luck to everyone

Shannon

Just send photocopy of marriage certificate with I-130 form. You need original at NVC stage with DS-230/ IV package.

[redBlue 1]

Hi Pushbrk:

I live in Ontario .

Thnx for the answer.

[queuedup 1]

Hi guys:

We are so new to I-130 and K3 process and I'm currently assembling all the required forms for I-130.

We got married in US and got our marriage cert. as well. Now, I’m the beneficiary who lives in Canada.

USCS indicates in their sites that do not include any of the original forms. For the marriage cert. that we got from California, is it ok just to submit the copy of it or is it still supposed to be certified copy of it by the attorney.

Thnx in advance.

Good luck to everyone

Shannon

Go with a regular photocopy for these packages, you will need the original later on.