K1 Proof of Petitioner's legal status.

[LexandAra 4]

Hello,

My question is in regards to one of the check list items for a K1 Visa at the Ciudad Juarez Consulate in Mexico. In Item 11 it asks for Petitioner's Proof of legal status. I am the petitioner, a naturalized U.S citizen, Does it mean i have to provide a copy of my naturalization certificate? I heard from word of mouth that it is not permitted to make a copy of the certificate document.

Here is what it says:

11. PETITIONER’S PROOF OF LEGAL STATUS IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA): It is important that the day of

your appointment you bring a legible copy of petitioner’s current proof of legal status in the USA.

[DeeDee&Sam 68]

what do u mean is not legal to make a copy? it is. at my k1 interview i only had copies, some notarized some not. if you dont feel safe making just a simple copy of your naturalization certificate make a legal one. it costs some money but whatever you wish for.

[LexandAra 4]

Specifically, the U.S. Certificate of Naturalization. My question is, if its lawful to provide a copy for my fiance to take to the interview?

Thanks

[Moomin 292]

You're allowed to make a copy. If you want, then make it twice the normal size so it fills out the whole paper. And yes, you'll have to provide evidence of you being a US citizen by the time of the K1 interview(for the affidavit of support).

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

Hello,

My question is in regards to one of the check list items for a K1 Visa at the Ciudad Juarez Consulate in Mexico. In Item 11 it asks for Petitioner's Proof of legal status. I am the petitioner, a naturalized U.S citizen, Does it mean i have to provide a copy of my naturalization certificate? I heard from word of mouth that it is not permitted to make a copy of the certificate document.

Here is what it says:

11. PETITIONER’S PROOF OF LEGAL STATUS IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA): It is important that the day of

your appointment you bring a legible copy of petitioner’s current proof of legal status in the USA.

Provide a copy of your naturalization certificate, or if you have a US passport, make a copy of the whole thing instead. You can use either.

I am not sure what checklist you are referring to for Juarez though. For the CDJ instructions, #11 is about the medical exam, and #7 says proof of petitioner being a USC.

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/ciudadjuarez/231771/PDFs/K1%20PACKET%20COMPLETE%20_July2011%20UPDATES_.pdf

7. Proof of U.S. Citizenship for petitioner (Birth certificate or U.S. Passport).

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

What it says on the certificate is "It is punishable by U.S. law to copy, print, or photograph this document without lawful authority." Making a copy to provide to an agency of the US government is "lawful authority". You can make copies to submit to any US government agency.

[Hank_ 9,174]

What it says on the certificate is "It is punishable by U.S. law to copy, print, or photograph this document without lawful authority." Making a copy to provide to an agency of the US government is "lawful authority". You can make copies to submit to any US government agency.

:thumbs:

[LexandAra 4]

Thank you guys!