K1 Visa Interview--Sort of Denied Sort of not

[Samu and JoJo 0]

Okay xp well my hubby got home from his interview today, the issue was his doctor's appointment was scheduled for September 21st and his interview was scheduled for the 7th. Overall he said the interview was simple. They asked him my parent's names, where I was born and how we met, all of which he answered correctly and with no issues. He then says they issued him a document saying he was found ineligible for the following reasons: "doctors appointment and english birth certificate". It then said: "Once the above items are provided, we will review your case. If all documents are in order, your visa package will be issued and mailed to you by registered mail to your local Swedish address."

He told me that he is basically approved and all they are waiting for is those two things. Is this true? Also, how does he get and English birth certificate...HES SWEDISH...that makes no sense to me at all. He said: "And i have to send them a new birthcertificate as the one that the taxagency wasnt the right one but i went and did that right after the interview". Which worries me a little because I find it strange that he obtained a new one so easily, but I don't want to think he is lying just to make me not worry. I also sent him an e-mail asking if there was an expiration date on the document they gave him, but he went to bed a few hours ago so I will have to wait for his reply tomorrow. But I'm hoping they at least give him time to have his doctor's appointment on the 21st xp

If anyone can shed some reassurance or light on this situation it would be greatly appreciated because I'm in a very worried state atm </3

[Little_My 464]

He has to get an English translation of his Swedish birth certificate. It needs to be accompanied by a certificate of translation, for which you can find a template here on VJ or on USCIS website. The certificate basically just needs to state that the person who translated it is fluent in both languages.

In Finland, we also have a document called "population extract", which you can order in English. There probably is a similar document in Sweden. In Finland, it has all the information that a BC has and more. However, if they specifically asked for the BC, probably best to get that translated to be on the safe side. It does not necessarily need to be translated by a professional translator - almost anyone who can attest to being fluent in Swedish and English will do. Remember to attach a copy of the original Swedish BC along with the translation.

Edited September 8, 2011 by Little_My

[Samu and JoJo 0]

He has to get an English translation of his Swedish birth certificate. It needs to be accompanied by a certificate of translation, for which you can find a template here on VJ or on USCIS website. The certificate basically just needs to state that the person who translated it is fluent in both languages.

In Finland, we also have a document called "population extract", which you can order in English. There probably is a similar document in Sweden. In Finland, it has all the information that a BC has and more. However, if they specifically asked for the BC, probably best to get that translated to be on the safe side. It does not necessarily need to be translated by a professional translator - almost anyone who can attest to being fluent in Swedish and English will do. Remember to attach a copy of the original Swedish BC along with the translation.

Oh, I see :] thank you so much! <3 this makes much more sense to me now lol though I still am a little worried xp <3 hope he really did get the right format and everything.

[Misha & Ira 113]

I wouldn't worry overmuch, it sounds to me that once the doctor's appointment is completed and the translated bith certificate is given, you should be golden.

[ventoux 0]

He has to get an English translation of his Swedish birth certificate. It needs to be accompanied by a certificate of translation, for which you can find a template here on VJ or on USCIS website. The certificate basically just needs to state that the person who translated it is fluent in both languages.

Hmmm, is this always the case? I was under the impression that if you go to the interview in the country where the native language is that of your birth certificate and other documents that you don't need an English translation since it's the official language and the embassy has translators on staff (if they are so inept).

Summary: Docs in native language of embassy need no translation. True or False?

[Misha & Ira 113]

I cannot speak for all embassies, but I know that the embassy in Moscow requires documents to be translated. Just thinking about it though would lead me to believe that these packages are going to be seen by more than just the consulate...when you have your status adjusted it would seem that these documents would again be reviewed, but here in the US.

[Samu and JoJo 0]

Hmmm, is this always the case? I was under the impression that if you go to the interview in the country where the native language is that of your birth certificate and other documents that you don't need an English translation since it's the official language and the embassy has translators on staff (if they are so inept).

Summary: Docs in native language of embassy need no translation. True or False?

It may depend on the country and how picky they choose to be xp </3 but obviously this was 'True' in my case xp

I wouldn't worry overmuch, it sounds to me that once the doctor's appointment is completed and the translated bith certificate is given, you should be golden.

I certainly hope you are right xp <3

Edited September 8, 2011 by Samu and JoJo

[Kristina/David 0]

If he just submits the documents requested you'll be fine! Congrats on being so close to finishing the K1 process!!

An English version of his birth certificate or "Personbevis" is very easy to obtain from the tax office (skatteverket), and he should have it in just a couple of days or immediately if he went there in person! Please don't be worried

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

He needs a TRANSLATION of his birth certificate to English

You were not denied...sort of or otherwise. Provide what they need and your visa will be issued.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

I cannot speak for all embassies, but I know that the embassy in Moscow requires documents to be translated. Just thinking about it though would lead me to believe that these packages are going to be seen by more than just the consulate...when you have your status adjusted it would seem that these documents would again be reviewed, but here in the US.

It is consulate specific.

Moscow no longer requires documents in RUSSIAN to be translated. Ukraine allows documents in Ukrainian or Russian without translations. Alla used to do translations for them and she no longer needs to.

SOME consulates require ALL documents to be translated to English, USCIS also requires all documents not in English to be translated.

[Kristina/David 0]

He doesn't need a translation, he just needs to get one in English which it sounds like he already got. I'm sure your fiancé was instructed by the embassy about what documents he needs to submit and that it's not a translation but instead the English version. We don’t have birth certificates like in the US, we have "personbevis" which you can order whenever you want and in any number of copies you would like, and it can either be in Swedish or English, hence no translation is needed. When I ordered mine for my student visa the lady I talked to at the tax office right away asked me if it was for the US embassy when I told her I wanted one in English. They are used to issuing this special English version of the birth certificate/personbevis for the US embassy. I'm telling you, no worries.

[Kristina/David 0]

Hm I’m not sure I made myself clear or not. So we don’t have a birth certificate that is issued to us at birth like you do in the US. Instead we can order a birth certificate/personbevis whenever we might need one from the tax office. And fortunately for us, it can be issued in English.

[americanska 0]

I live in Sweden.

We have something called the Personbevis (extract of the population register) controlled by the Swedish Tax Authority (Skatteverket). They issue EVERYTHING. Marriage certificates, birth certificates, tax papers, registration papers, id cards...blah blah blah.

When your husband goes to Skatteverket, make sure they sign and stamp the paper. It makes the Consulate happy.

Like everyone else said, don't worry

[Misha & Ira 113]

It is consulate specific.

Moscow no longer requires documents in RUSSIAN to be translated. Ukraine allows documents in Ukrainian or Russian without translations. Alla used to do translations for them and she no longer needs to.

SOME consulates require ALL documents to be translated to English, USCIS also requires all documents not in English to be translated.

Actually, the requirement is that documents in Russian do not need to be notarized, but all documents must translated into English...

Copies and translations of each document into English are required. Translations must be notarized only when the original is in a language OTHER than Russian. (e.g. a translation from Ukrainian into English must be notarized, translation from Russian into English does not need to be notarized).

Original birth certificate, photocopy and translation into English.

Evidence of termination of prior marriage(s) (if applicable), original, photocopy and translation into English.

Applicants are required to submit police certificates (original and translation into English)

http://moscow.usembassy.gov/fiancee.html

At least that is how I read it...

[Oksana & Max 94]

Actually, the requirement is that documents in Russian do not need to be notarized, but all documents must translated into English...

At least that is how I read it...

Seems like the Moscow is harder on you guys. I am going thru Ukraine consulate, and they DON'T require translation of documents that are in Ukranian, Russian, and well of course English. Though I am preparing to do a translation anyway, since it will be needed for the AOS.

P.S

As a side not, I am working for DoS, and I am surprised how each country approaches it differently.