Divorced in Germany, interview in Ukraine

[StvM 1]

Good afternoon.

I was reading instructions for K visa applicants, from US Embassy in Ukraine website, but need to clarify one part.

It says " DIVORCE/DEATH CERTIFICATES: Divorce certificate as a proof of the termination of any previous marriage must also be submitted. If the spouse is deceased, a death certificate should be submitted. Divorce certificates must be obtained at the local registrar’s office (RAGS). Court decrees terminating marriage are not acceptable ." (I highlited that part)

It is hard to fully understand requirements for CERTIFICATE and non-acceptance of COURT DECREE.

Does it apply to divorces in Ukraine only?

My question is to anyone, who had divorce in the Germany - is there such thing as DIVORCE CERTIFICATE? My fiancee was divorced in Germany, and what she got was COURT DECREE with validating stamp (that divorce went into effect) and Apostille.

Obviously it was enough for USCIS to approve our petition, but is there any other papers, that are needed, to prove divorce?

Edited September 4, 2011 by StvM

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Good afternoon.

I was reading instructions for K visa applicants, from US Embassy in Ukraine website, but need to clarify one part.

It says " DIVORCE/DEATH CERTIFICATES: Divorce certificate as a proof of the termination of any previous marriage must also be submitted. If the spouse is deceased, a death certificate should be submitted. Divorce certificates must be obtained at the local registrar’s office (RAGS). Court decrees terminating marriage are not acceptable ." (I highlited that part)

It is hard to fully understand requirements for CERTIFICATE and non-acceptance of COURT DECREE.

Does it apply to divorces in Ukraine only?

My question is to anyone, who had divorce in the Germany - is there such thing as DIVORCE CERTIFICATE? My fiancee was divorced in Germany, and what she got was COURT DECREE with validating stamp (that divorce went into effect) and Apostille.

Obviously it was enough for USCIS to approve our petition, but is there any other papers, that are needed, to prove divorce?

RAGS is a Ukrainian ministry that issues "certificates" based on court decrees which, in Ukraine, are not "official" until they are registered, same with marriages. It does NOT apply to foreign divorce certificates which should be a copy of the official registered document. In the US that is the court order that has been stamped as "filed".

The Ukrainain consulate in giving these instructions to largely Ukrainian applicants has used language that is applicable to 99% of their applicants. It does not apply to a per son a foreign divorce document, including you, the US citizen.

Any document not in English, Russian or Ukrainian needs to be submitted with an English translation

[StvM 1]

RAGS is a Ukrainian ministry that issues "certificates" based on court decrees which, in Ukraine, are not "official" until they are registered, same with marriages. It does NOT apply to foreign divorce certificates which should be a copy of the official registered document. In the US that is the court order that has been stamped as "filed".

The Ukrainain consulate in giving these instructions to largely Ukrainian applicants has used language that is applicable to 99% of their applicants. It does not apply to a per son a foreign divorce document, including you, the US citizen.

Any document not in English, Russian or Ukrainian needs to be submitted with an English translation

You saved my day, thank you I have combed internet for last three hours, but couldn't find any info on divorce certificate in Germany...