Police Certificates

[Tracy Lynn 0]

What are Police Certificates that are requested with the DS-156K? If the petition process is in the early stages, can the fiancee start gathering necessary information that seems to be pretty standard, including the Police Certificates?

Also, how does a fiancee provide evidence of engagement? Will a ring be enough? Will pictures of the "groom to be" proposing be enough?

One last question -- on the DS-156K, should evidence of Financial Support be the petitioners income or the beneficiary's income -- some of this paperwork is very confusing.

Thank you!

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what country?

[Tracy Lynn 0]

what country?

Republic of Macedonia

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Police Records

Available. In 2008, a law was passed which transferred the authority to perform records checks for prior convictions from local police departments to the Basic Courts in each district. This transfer is being gradually implemented by local municipalities but is not complete. Until such time as the transfer is complete, both a police record and court certificate are necessary to ensure that a person has no prior criminal convictions.

A police record may be obtained for all persons aged 14 years or more which indicates any prior criminal convictions (Uverenie za neosuduvanost). Applications should be made to the main police department which has jurisdiction over the person’s place of residence. The certificate can usually be obtained in two to four days and there is a 50 denar fee. Macedonian citizens not physically present in Macedonia may apply for the police certificate through Macedonian diplomatic or consular representatives abroad. Police certificates are not available for foreigners who live or who have lived in Macedonia.

The police certificate is supplemented by a court certificate showing current investigations. It is issued by the municipal court which has jurisdiction over the person's permanent residence. Fee: 400 denars.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

What are Police Certificates that are requested with the DS-156K? If the petition process is in the early stages, can the fiancee start gathering necessary information that seems to be pretty standard, including the Police Certificates?

Also, how does a fiancee provide evidence of engagement? Will a ring be enough? Will pictures of the "groom to be" proposing be enough?

One last question -- on the DS-156K, should evidence of Financial Support be the petitioners income or the beneficiary's income -- some of this paperwork is very confusing.

Thank you!

Yes you can. Check to be sure the certificate will not expire before your interview.

It is the petitioners income. The benficiary's income plays no role in this process. And that is for the I-134, NOT the DS-156K. The police report is also separate from the DS-156K

Evidence of engagement is provided with the filing of the I-129f petition by both parties signing an "intent letter" VJ has excellent examples and we used them exactly verbatim (changing names of course). You may have to "refresh" these letters at the time of interview (dpeneds on consulate) simply change the date and sign the same letter again. They do not care about rings or how you proposed. No rings required.

[Tracy Lynn 0]

Police Records

Available. In 2008, a law was passed which transferred the authority to perform records checks for prior convictions from local police departments to the Basic Courts in each district. This transfer is being gradually implemented by local municipalities but is not complete. Until such time as the transfer is complete, both a police record and court certificate are necessary to ensure that a person has no prior criminal convictions.

A police record may be obtained for all persons aged 14 years or more which indicates any prior criminal convictions (Uverenie za neosuduvanost). Applications should be made to the main police department which has jurisdiction over the person’s place of residence. The certificate can usually be obtained in two to four days and there is a 50 denar fee. Macedonian citizens not physically present in Macedonia may apply for the police certificate through Macedonian diplomatic or consular representatives abroad. Police certificates are not available for foreigners who live or who have lived in Macedonia.

The police certificate is supplemented by a court certificate showing current investigations. It is issued by the municipal court which has jurisdiction over the person's permanent residence. Fee: 400 denars.

Very helpful -- Thank You!

What are Police Certificates that are requested with the DS-156K? If the petition process is in the early stages, can the fiancee start gathering necessary information that seems to be pretty standard, including the Police Certificates?

Also, how does a fiancee provide evidence of engagement? Will a ring be enough? Will pictures of the "groom to be" proposing be enough?

One last question -- on the DS-156K, should evidence of Financial Support be the petitioners income or the beneficiary's income -- some of this paperwork is very confusing.

Thank you!

Yes you can. Check to be sure the certificate will not expire before your interview.

It is the petitioners income. The benficiary's income plays no role in this process. And that is for the I-134, NOT the DS-156K. The police report is also separate from the DS-156K

Evidence of engagement is provided with the filing of the I-129f petition by both parties signing an "intent letter" VJ has excellent examples and we used them exactly verbatim (changing names of course). You may have to "refresh" these letters at the time of interview (dpeneds on consulate) simply change the date and sign the same letter again. They do not care about rings or how you proposed. No rings required.

I will tell the bride and groom this information -- very helpful. Thank you.