Must copies of documents be notarized

[Waitinggent 2]

Hi. I am just starting out. My fiance is a widow, and from the guidelines I see that she must supply with me with a copy of the death certificate of her husband for the K-1 application. Must this copy, or copies of any documents, be notarized? I realize that the document must be translated into English (from Ukrainian), but I certainly imagine that USCIS wants a copy of the original as well.

Thanks,

Tom

[YuAndDan 153]

NOTHING need to be notarized or certified.

Anything sent to USCIS must be accompanied by an English Translation, the Translation does NOT need to be done by a professional, just someone fluent in both languages.

• Please submit certified translations for all foreign language documents. The translator must certify that s/he is competent to translate and that the translation is accurate.

  The certification format should include the certifier's name, signature, address, and date of certification. A suggested format is:

  Certification by Translator

  I [typed name], certify that I am fluent (conversant) in the English and ________ languages, and that the above/attached document is an accurate translation of the document attached entitled ______________________________.

  Signature_________________________________

  Date Typed Name

  Address

• USCIS no longer routinely requires submission of original documents or "certified copies." Instead, ordinary legible photocopies of such documents (including naturalization certificates and alien registration cards) will be acceptable for initial filing and approval of petitions and applications.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Hi. I am just starting out. My fiance is a widow, and from the guidelines I see that she must supply with me with a copy of the death certificate of her husband for the K-1 application. Must this copy, or copies of any documents, be notarized? I realize that the document must be translated into English (from Ukrainian), but I certainly imagine that USCIS wants a copy of the original as well.

Thanks,

Tom

No, copies do not need to be notarized. Yes, they will want a copy of the original along with the translation. Alla notarizes all her certified translations, though it is not "required" for the visa process. She does this as a service to the clients as she does not always know exactly what the document is for (she does business as well as visa translations) and just wants to be sure her client is served.

[YuAndDan 153]

Hi. I am just starting out. My fiance is a widow, and from the guidelines I see that she must supply with me with a copy of the death certificate of her husband for the K-1 application. Must this copy, or copies of any documents, be notarized? I realize that the document must be translated into English (from Ukrainian), but I certainly imagine that USCIS wants a copy of the original as well.

Thanks,

Tom

No, copies do not need to be notarized. Yes, they will want a copy of the original along with the translation. Alla notarizes all her certified translations, though it is not "required" for the visa process. She does this as a service to the clients as she does not always know exactly what the document is for (she does business as well as visa translations) and just wants to be sure her client is served.

Stress on the "Copy"

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Hi. I am just starting out. My fiance is a widow, and from the guidelines I see that she must supply with me with a copy of the death certificate of her husband for the K-1 application. Must this copy, or copies of any documents, be notarized? I realize that the document must be translated into English (from Ukrainian), but I certainly imagine that USCIS wants a copy of the original as well.

Thanks,

Tom

No, copies do not need to be notarized. Yes, they will want a copy of the original along with the translation. Alla notarizes all her certified translations, though it is not "required" for the visa process. She does this as a service to the clients as she does not always know exactly what the document is for (she does business as well as visa translations) and just wants to be sure her client is served.

Stress on the "Copy"

Right! NEVER send originals to USCIS except letter of intent and G-325a (and I-129f of course) eberything else send copies and make a copy for yourself