Wow this gets so complicated

[nurse1967 287]

Ok today I got an RFE related to my I-130 petition for my husband. I sent my tranlated marriage contract but not a copy of my Arabic marriage contract. Does anyone know if it HAD to be notarized at the American Embassy?? I sure hope not because I didn't do that and I have already sent a copy back with my RFE. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

[CA dreamer 3]

listen me and my wife got translation in ramsis(cairo notary office) it took about 4 business days to get it back then went to the ministry of foreign affairs office in cairo or alexandria then the embassy to get this 30 usd seal now u can use it in usa for any purpose,try to ask any body from egypt that did it with normal translation to see if it worked

[Bobby+Umit 161]

The original needs to have some sort of stamp/seal on it to show it's real.

Usually, you do not need to have them notarized.

(and for the record, when you send a translated document, you need to send the original (copy) document with it), for any application with the government.)

[nurse1967 287]

It has seals from the Justice Ministry and Foreign Ministry in Cairo. Should that be good enough?

[Bobby+Umit 161]

It has seals from the Justice Ministry and Foreign Ministry in Cairo. Should that be good enough?

Probably!

[CA dreamer 3]

arabic contract....> copy

translated contract from the notary office in egypt.....>copy

embassy page and the seal......> copy

hope that can help you

[nurse1967 287]

arabic contract....> copy

translated contract from the notary office in egypt.....>copy

embassy page and the seal......> copy

hope that can help you

I didn't get seal at American Embassy. People are saying I don't have to have that as long as my Arabic contract had seals to prove it was authentic.

[Bobby+Umit 161]

arabic contract....> copy

translated contract from the notary office in egypt.....>copy

embassy page and the seal......> copy

hope that can help you

I didn't get seal at American Embassy. People are saying I don't have to have that as long as my Arabic contract had seals to prove it was authentic.

That is correct. If your original has the seals/stamps, and you copy it, and provide a translated copy with it (this copy does not need any seals, other than the translation note stating it's a true copy/translation as per the samples above), you should have no issues.

Since you all ready sent in the translated copy, just provide a copy of the original document.

[WhidbeyGirl 1]

As I put on your other post. Just take the original and copy to the bank and have the bank cerify the copy to be a true and accurate copy of the original in your possession.

[CA dreamer 3]

so thats ok i want you to check with ppl from egypt who did it without the embassy stamp cos i followed the embassy instructions http://cairo.usembassy.gov/consular/acs12.htm at the bottom of the page u can find it and tell me if u need more help

[nurse1967 287]

As I put on your other post. Just take the original and copy to the bank and have the bank cerify the copy to be a true and accurate copy of the original in your possession.

I know girl but I SENT IT OUT. God I hope it doesn't cause problems.

[WhidbeyGirl 1]

I hope it doesn't, but maybe get another one done just in case so you have it.

[CA dreamer 3]

arabic contract....> copy

translated contract from the notary office in egypt.....>copy

embassy page and the seal......> copy

hope that can help you

I didn't get seal at American Embassy. People are saying I don't have to have that as long as my Arabic contract had seals to prove it was authentic.

That is correct. If your original has the seals/stamps, and you copy it, and provide a translated copy with it (this copy does not need any seals, other than the translation note stating it's a true copy/translation as per the samples above), you should have no issues.

Since you all ready sent in the translated copy, just provide a copy of the original document.

i agree with that

[Bobby+Umit 161]

As I put on your other post. Just take the original and copy to the bank and have the bank cerify the copy to be a true and accurate copy of the original in your possession.

I know girl but I SENT IT OUT. God I hope it doesn't cause problems.

Worst that could happen is you get another RFE.

[nurse1967 287]

As I put on your other post. Just take the original and copy to the bank and have the bank cerify the copy to be a true and accurate copy of the original in your possession.

I know girl but I SENT IT OUT. God I hope it doesn't cause problems.

Worst that could happen is you get another RFE.

I sure hope not that would stink. Thanks for all the support!! It sure does help.