NOA 2

[Lynn/Saif 1]

Yes it seem you need "original" document HOWEVER ordering originals is unlimited, me being born in IOWA I am not eligable for the 18.00 original...but 28 bucks is ok. Most other state good for the 18.00 one

[GrayL 47]

I'm kinda struggling to understand what you're asking, sorry!

Are you referring to birth certificate? If so an original, or original certified copy is what they're after. They usually get stamped by the record official.

As long as you don't just send a photocopy you should be okay.

If that's not what you're asking, perhaps you could explain a little better?

[Lynn/Saif 1]

I'm kinda struggling to understand what you're asking, sorry!

Are you referring to birth certificate? If so an original, or original certified copy is what they're after. They usually get stamped by the record official.

As long as you don't just send a photocopy you should be okay.

If that's not what you're asking, perhaps you could explain a little better?

I was stupid of this until 1 week ago...I was always told never send original BUT in NOA 2 Your Birth certificate must be original from state you are born ( you can order another copy) The marraige Certificate must be the one with stamp ( as I read) Maybe others can share more???

Edited February 20, 2012 by Lynn/Saif

[Penguin_ie 5,997]

**** Moving from K1 to CR-1 forum as OP's other posts state they are married ****

OP, from your other recent posts I can tell you are very upset about your family's negative reaction. You may want to take some time of to be with your husband, even if it is just a long phone call, as your posts don't make much sense right now.

[Lynn/Saif 1]

**** Moving from K1 to CR-1 forum as OP's other posts state they are married ****

OP, from your other recent posts I can tell you are very upset about your family's negative reaction. You may want to take some time of to be with your husband, even if it is just a long phone call, as your posts don't make much sense right now.

It is quite simple, when it was stated in the steps for NOA they wanted certified originals (and I have always been told to never part with originals) I had thought that certified copies would be sufficient...I was incorrect.

For documents such as Birth Certificates, its not nearly as difficult or expensive as it use to be. Looking online, I have found you can order Certified Birth Certificates for 18.00 USD for most states in US, 28.00 for a few others and they will arrive in a few days unlike the 6 to 8 weeks I had to wait a 6 yrs ago. You may order as many as you need.

Conclusion: Order the certified original document