How "old" can documents be when brought to K-1 interview in Bogota?

[timberzyx 0]

My fiancee in Barranquilla is gathering the documents she needs for the interview using the downloaded Packet 3 instructions (packet from embassy won't arrive for maybe 2 weeks). She obtained some of these documents in May 2009 (not for K-1). I understand the logic in requiring a new, up-to-date Certificado Judicial / DAS Certificate (same thing ?), and a passport with 6 months validity remaining from date of interview. However, will a notarized copy of Birth Certificate that was notarized in May 2009 or a copy of Folio from May 2009 for the Birth certificate be accepted in Bogota? Or would it be best to just play it safe and get a new official copy of the Birth certificate again?

Thank you

[payxibka 10,045]

My fiancee in Barranquilla is gathering the documents she needs for the interview using the downloaded Packet 3 instructions (packet from embassy won't arrive for maybe 2 weeks). She obtained some of these documents in May 2009 (not for K-1). I understand the logic in requiring a new, up-to-date Certificado Judicial / DAS Certificate (same thing ?), and a passport with 6 months validity remaining from date of interview. However, will a notarized copy of Birth Certificate that was notarized in May 2009 or a copy of Folio from May 2009 for the Birth certificate be accepted in Bogota? Or would it be best to just play it safe and get a new official copy of the Birth certificate again?

Thank you

My wife's BC was 35 years old when she brought it to the consulate.... She will continue to use this document going forward unless I suppose she decides to be "born again"

[Mr. K 8]

My wife's BC was 35 years old when she brought it to the consulate.... She will continue to use this document going forward unless I suppose she decides to be "born again"

Love it!

[timberzyx 0]

My wife's BC was 35 years old when she brought it to the consulate.... She will continue to use this document going forward unless I suppose she decides to be "born again"

Hopefully we get an interviewer with a sense of logic and humor. I've read of instances of parallel circumstances where they had neither, hence the question.

[Darnell 8,478]

birth certificate should be ok. Police clearance certificate should not be more than 1 year old by interview day.

[ScottThuy 140]

The medical is often only good for 6 months as well