What documents i need to bring with me in the US?

[bubpce 6]

Hello everyone

I know probably im ahead of my time by asking this, since we still havent got our NOA2, but i want to know just in case. I know that i will need to bring my documents with me when i move to the US, but i was wondering if you can point me out which ones. Do i need to translate documents like the Birth certificate? diplomas from high school and university? And what else i may need?

I need to have them translated in English and then have them notarized, right?

Thank you in advance for your help

God bless us all and may it help us on this journey to go as smooth as possible :-)

[Barbara J 115]

Hello everyone

I know probably im ahead of my time by asking this, since we still havent got our NOA2, but i want to know just in case. I know that i will need to bring my documents with me when i move to the US, but i was wondering if you can point me out which ones. Do i need to translate documents like the Birth certificate? diplomas from high school and university? And what else i may need?

I need to have them translated in English and then have them notarized, right?

Thank you in advance for your help

God bless us all and may it help us on this journey to go as smooth as possible :-)

Yes you will definitely need the B/C translated to English and any other official documents, previous marriages divorce decrees. Your diplomas are not necessary I would not think.

[TBoneTX 45,580]

Bring MULTIPLE official copies (minimum of 2, ideally 3) of your birth certificate, university & other school transcripts, diplomas, divorce certificates if applicable, birth certificates of children if applicable, technical certifications (if you're qualified in a trade), vaccination records (have your family doctor or medical clinic reconstruct these, if necessary), and any other document or paper that would be difficult or impossible to get after you're in the U.S.

Have each copy officially signed or stamped -- for example, the vaccination records could be on the doctor's or clinic's letterhead and either officially stamped by them or with original signatures on each of the 2 or 3 copies.

You can worry about the translations later, for most things -- just get official copies of everything that you can. The most important documents to get translations for (ahead of the others) are the birth certificate and the vaccination record.

Also, if your visa is not yet in your passport, renew your passport NOW for the longest possible term. Finally, if you have a driver's license, renew it for the longest possible term. If you don't drive, do everything in your power to earn a driver's license while you're still in your country! It can't be emphasized enough how much this will pay off for you later. Along with your license, get an International Driver's Permit (they'll know what that is). It's best to get the license as close to your emigration date as you can, while still leaving a cushion of time to allow for delays in receiving it.

Commendations to you for thinking ahead!

Edited April 29, 2011 by TBoneTX

[bubpce 6]

Thank you SO much TBoneTX If you knew how much you have helped me. I was not sure on what to bring and now you made it all clear. I would never think of the International Driving License and few other things as well ... Now i know that is something i also need to have covered, if it wasnt for your post, i would never think of it. And i would only make a copy or two ... but after your post i will make sure i have at least 3 certified copies of the documents.

Thank you again and God Bless you :-)

Wish you all the luck on this journey

Edited May 5, 2011 by Sassha