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DebbyNSeyi   15

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Hi all,

I'm trying to prepare all the documents I'm going to need for the NVC when I finally get my NOA2.

I know the NVC requires an original marriage certificate and the original birth certificate from the beneficiary.

I'd hate to part with the original laminated marriage certificate that I received from the registry at the wedding, so my husband went back to the registry to get (and pay for) another original. They instead gave him what looks like a regular photocopy but the back of it is stamped "certified copy" along with the local government stamp. What I want to know is: will the NVC accept this "copy"? I'm just worried that if I send the real original, I might never see it again!

Thanks!

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2010-06-01: Get Married!!!

2010-06-15: Mail out I-130 - Petition for Alien Relative

2010-06-22: I-130 NOA1
2010-09-30: I-130 NOA2
2011-01-26: Interview - APPROVED! (7 months, 4 days)
2011-02-02: Visa issued and in hand!
2011-02-25: POE - JFK (New York City)
2011-03-14: Received Conditional Green Card
2011-04-01: Received SS Card
2012-03-25: Our son is born!

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2012-11-27: Mail out I-751 - Removal of conditions
2012-12-03: I-751 NOA1
2013-01-17: Biometrics

2013-05-13: I-751 Approved

2013-05-17: Received 10 year Green Card

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2013-11-27: Naturalization Eligibility (3 years based on marriage)

2013-11-29: Mail out N-400 - Application for Naturalization

2013-12-03: N-400 NOA1

2013-12-06: Check Cashed

2013-12-31: Biometrics

2014-01-27: Place In-Line for Interview

2014-03-28: Interview Scheduled

2014-04-04: Interview Letter Received

2014-05-06: Interview

2014-05-12: N-400 Approved and Oath Date Scheduled

2014-05-22: Oath Ceremony - Become a naturalized citizen!!!

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Hi all,

I'm trying to prepare all the documents I'm going to need for the NVC when I finally get my NOA2.

I know the NVC requires an original marriage certificate and the original birth certificate from the beneficiary.

I'd hate to part with the original laminated marriage certificate that I received from the registry at the wedding, so my husband went back to the registry to get (and pay for) another original. They instead gave him what looks like a regular photocopy but the back of it is stamped "certified copy" along with the local government stamp. What I want to know is: will the NVC accept this "copy"? I'm just worried that if I send the real original, I might never see it again!

Thanks!

They will specify if a certified copy is ok....usually if they ask for an orginal it means the original. You do not want to postponed your case due to a request for evidence. I received a extra original marriage certificate no problem. If that is not possible send it courier service so you can track it and send a prepaid courier envelope addressed back to you so you can track that as well. Whatever makes you feel comfortable.

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Hi all,

I'm trying to prepare all the documents I'm going to need for the NVC when I finally get my NOA2.

I know the NVC requires an original marriage certificate and the original birth certificate from the beneficiary.

I'd hate to part with the original laminated marriage certificate that I received from the registry at the wedding, so my husband went back to the registry to get (and pay for) another original. They instead gave him what looks like a regular photocopy but the back of it is stamped "certified copy" along with the local government stamp. What I want to know is: will the NVC accept this "copy"? I'm just worried that if I send the real original, I might never see it again!

Thanks!

DebbyNSeyi,

I completely understand! I had to send our original and it scared me to death. I got a tracking number, asked for a signature upon delivery and then called NVC everyday to be certain when they had received the marriage certificate that they actually had it. I don't know anything about certified copies, we chose to go ahead and send our original. I know it's terrifying! Sorry I can't be of any help about the certified copy. Perhaps speak to a supervisor at NVC and get it in writing.

Take Care

~Afrilaskan Queen~

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Hi all,

I'm trying to prepare all the documents I'm going to need for the NVC when I finally get my NOA2.

I know the NVC requires an original marriage certificate and the original birth certificate from the beneficiary.

I'd hate to part with the original laminated marriage certificate that I received from the registry at the wedding, so my husband went back to the registry to get (and pay for) another original. They instead gave him what looks like a regular photocopy but the back of it is stamped "certified copy" along with the local government stamp. What I want to know is: will the NVC accept this "copy"? I'm just worried that if I send the real original, I might never see it again!

Thanks!

Hey DebbyNseyi, nice photos. yes they accept the certified true copy.

F2A from my husband, for me and our children.

2005-05-21: Got married to my man.

Priority Date: Dec 26, 2006

2006-12-23: I-130 Sent

2007-01-05: I-130 NOA1

2009-05-21: I-130 Approved

2009-06-04: NVC Case No. generated

2010-01-15: DS-3032 / I-864 Bill generated

2010-01-17: Choice of Agent sent via e-mail

2010-01-22: Paid I-864 Bill

2010-01-25: I-864 Bill shows PAID

2010-01-28: Received email saying: Choice of agent accepted/IV bill generated.

2010-01-28: Paid IV bill.

2010-02-25: Sent out completed I-864 and DS- 230.

2010-04-08: Case Complete.

2010-05-03: Interview scheduled for June 2nd 2010 as per NVC live operator.

2010-06-02: 221g refusal pending return of requested document.

2010-06-03: Obtained the requested document. E-mailed consulate requesting a new interview date.

2011-01-26: Visas Approved! To be picked up Feb 2nd.

2011-02-01: Got an e-mail stating Visas aint ready for pick-up yet!! Oh God PLSSSSSSS.

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2011-03-15: Picked up Visas. Oh My God!

2011-03-21: POE, Atlanta Georgia. Find it hard to believe this is truly happening. Thank you God.

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2011-03-28: Received our Social Security Cards in the Mail.

2011-04-08: Received Green Cards.

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DebbyNSeyi   15

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Hey DebbyNseyi, nice photos. yes they accept the certified true copy.

Thanks, ADMIRE!

CR-1 VISA

2010-06-01: Get Married!!!

2010-06-15: Mail out I-130 - Petition for Alien Relative

2010-06-22: I-130 NOA1
2010-09-30: I-130 NOA2
2011-01-26: Interview - APPROVED! (7 months, 4 days)
2011-02-02: Visa issued and in hand!
2011-02-25: POE - JFK (New York City)
2011-03-14: Received Conditional Green Card
2011-04-01: Received SS Card
2012-03-25: Our son is born!

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2012-11-27: Mail out I-751 - Removal of conditions
2012-12-03: I-751 NOA1
2013-01-17: Biometrics

2013-05-13: I-751 Approved

2013-05-17: Received 10 year Green Card

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

2013-11-27: Naturalization Eligibility (3 years based on marriage)

2013-11-29: Mail out N-400 - Application for Naturalization

2013-12-03: N-400 NOA1

2013-12-06: Check Cashed

2013-12-31: Biometrics

2014-01-27: Place In-Line for Interview

2014-03-28: Interview Scheduled

2014-04-04: Interview Letter Received

2014-05-06: Interview

2014-05-12: N-400 Approved and Oath Date Scheduled

2014-05-22: Oath Ceremony - Become a naturalized citizen!!!

OUR VISA JOURNEY IS OFFICIALLY OVER!

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