anticipating interview at the Consulate

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Hi guys,

When I sent in the K1 visa application I did not include a copy of my birthcertificate, as I can not seem to find one. I did make color copies of every page of my US passport. We received NOA2 stating that our application was approved.

Now I am wondering if I/ my fiance will need to bring my birthcertificate (original for interviews right?) to the interview or if my passport is sufficient. I was married before, and my name changed to the name I have now, I have the certified copy of divorce but I have not given them anything showing my maiden name....

THOUGHTS? ADVICE?

Thanks!

[mtcmk1 37]

You will not need the original; I brought mine and they did not request it. But a VERY good copy was sufficient. If you were born in the States, you can request a copy, by going through vitalchek: https://www.vitalchek.com/birth-certificates

It only takes a couple days to a week to arrive.

I would advice you get at least a copy, just to be ready. The passport is sufficient to show proof of citizenship; however, they may request a birth certificate just in case--because you were married before and had a name change...Good luck

Edited March 15, 2013 by mtcmk1

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You will not need the original; I brought mine and they did not request it. But a VERY good copy was sufficient. If you were born in the States, you can request a copy, by going through vitalchek: https://www.vitalchek.com/birth-certificates

It only takes a couple days to a week to arrive.

I would advice you get at least a copy, just to be ready. The passport is sufficient to show proof of citizenship; however, they may request a birth certificate just in case--because you were married before and had a name change...Good luck

Thank you so much! Good idea I will do just that.

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Only the foreign beneficiary is required to have the birth certificate as far as I know. The USC does not have to present anything as proof of citizenship was already established by USCIS. Look at the instructions on your consulate's site, they should list everything they require.