Original documents - authentication

[Meskal 0]

So here I am, sitting and wondering about THE CIVIL DOCUMENTS for NVC (and Embassy) - The original document as is itself is enough and with a photocopy of it to submit? Or do they want the original documents authenticated by the foreign ministry in question ? If so does this only apply to the marriage certificate or all of the civil documents including the birth certificate and police report?

(And if anyone out there knows about Ethiopian police report procedure- request letter, let me know please- amasagganalloo!)

Thanks all!

[Meskal 0]

Also...does the employer letter for AOS/IR1/CR1 need to be notarized for NVC and /or embassy ?

(I should really be doing other things right now than occupy my head with all these questions... )

[LotofPatience 65]

Also...does the employer letter for AOS/IR1/CR1 need to be notarized for NVC and /or embassy ?

(I should really be doing other things right now than occupy my head with all these questions... )

Employment letter need not to be notarized. It must be on employer's business stationery with HR person's sign and date. That's all.

Loto

[mustafa1232 3]

So here I am, sitting and wondering about THE CIVIL DOCUMENTS for NVC (and Embassy) - The original document as is itself is enough and with a photocopy of it to submit? Or do they want the original documents authenticated by the foreign ministry in question ? If so does this only apply to the marriage certificate or all of the civil documents including the birth certificate and police report?

(And if anyone out there knows about Ethiopian police report procedure- request letter, let me know please- amasagganalloo!)

Thanks all!

hi meskal i think you are in nvc process and yes you are right that your orignal document is enough for NVC and photo copy of original document is useless for NVC IF nvc need any photo copy of your original document they will easily take print out in there imigration data base because they scan and save your orignal document in immigration data base send all original document like original birth certificate original police certificate original marriage certificate and original marriage certified translation copy attested and notrazied by grade 1 officer you dont need to go ministery of foreign affairs because they only attested and verified photo copy of your original document this type of attested photo copy only need for i-130 first step petation requirement only

[S&ET 2]

So here I am, sitting and wondering about THE CIVIL DOCUMENTS for NVC (and Embassy) - The original document as is itself is enough and with a photocopy of it to submit? Or do they want the original documents authenticated by the foreign ministry in question ? If so does this only apply to the marriage certificate or all of the civil documents including the birth certificate and police report?

(And if anyone out there knows about Ethiopian police report procedure- request letter, let me know please- amasagganalloo!)

Thanks all!

(And if anyone out there knows about Ethiopian police report procedure- request letter, let me know please- amasagganalloo!)

You dont need no request letter all you have to do apply in person ...

Ethiopian Federal Police Commission's office complex near Mexico Square

How and where do I obtain one?

If you live in Ethiopia

You should apply in person at:

Ethiopian Federal Police Commission Forensic Investigation Department

P.O. Box 80358

Addis Ababa

Ethiopia

Bring the following documents with you:

* two passport-size photographs

* a copy of your passport

* a copy of your national identity card (for nationals only)

* $10 ET-Birr

Telephone: 251-11-5512744

251-11-5518000

Ask for Investigation Sector Forensic

Federal Police

Edited November 24, 2010 by S&ET

[Meskal 0]

Thanks ! We got it!! - Turns out the first time my husband went there (with all required items, photos, id etc) the person did not know and simply told him they need a request letter, and we assumed something must have changed, second time he went with a letter I wrote and with more confirmation, and another person gave him one without any letters or hazzles....LOL.