I-130: Marriage Certificate from Cebu has to be to the NSO?

[Myguita 3]

and i was just told it takes around 6 months to get the stamped certificate back from Manila? Do we need to go through this before I can send my I-130 to the USCIS? Thanks for any help.

Edited August 4, 2013 by Myguita

[Memphis 26]

Yes, it has to be an NSO copy- do not send the original yet. Try asking the NSO office if they accept expedite processing.

[Myguita 3]

Yes, it has to be an NSO copy- do not send the original yet. Try asking the NSO office if they accept expedite processing.

Ive just read where other visa journey posters sent in a local registrar-certified MC with their I-130 and that was enough....No issue with it being accepted..then in the later steps they used a NSO certified MC..

here's the link the thread i was reading

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/372981-i-130-petition-do-we-need-nso-marriage-certificate/

[angeldef 0]

From what i've gather.. NO you don't need an TRUE COPY.. you just need a "LEGIBLE" copy base on the instruction on the official site and base on talking to USCIS numerous times... i'll be sending mine soon..

[angeldef 0]

and if you are going to get one.. MAKE SURE ITS legible.. becuasei have an NSO with me right now.. and its barely LEGIBLE... so i guess its not legible... some of them don't care how its printed they just want the 150php.. just be carefull

[Memphis 26]

Ive just read where other visa journey posters sent in a local registrar-certified MC with their I-130 and that was enough....No issue with it being accepted..then in the later steps they used a NSO certified MC..

here's the link the thread i was reading

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/372981-i-130-petition-do-we-need-nso-marriage-certificate/

Since others had shared successful experiences about MC from the local registry with their I-130's, then, might as well do it. But you should also try, what they have suggested, about requesting for a 'special endorsement', so that your NSO MC will be ready in 1-2 months, rather than wait for 6 months. Who knows, you will be lucky and you will receive your NOA2 in less than 6 months. It is much better to be on the safe side always than regret it later on..

Based on my experience: RFE's encountered at USCIS stage will cause a delay around 3-5 days after sending the required document while at NVC stage, if you receive a checklist, you will have to wait for almost 1 month just for the missing document to be reviewed again.

Edited August 5, 2013 by Memphis

[Myguita 3]

Since others had shared successful experiences about MC from the local registry with their I-130's, then, might as well do it. But you should also try, what they have suggested, about requesting for a 'special endorsement', so that your NSO MC will be ready in 1-2 months, rather than wait for 6 months. Who knows, you will be lucky and you will receive your NOA2 in less than 6 months. It is much better to be on the safe side always than regret it later on..

Based on my experience: RFE's encountered at USCIS stage will cause a delay around 3-5 days after sending the required document while at NVC stage, if you receive a checklist, you will have to wait for almost 1 month just for the missing document to be reviewed again.

Thanks very much ..That's exactly the thought process I had..Might as well go for the special endorsement to make sure the MC is ready for the NOA step..Also thanks for the info on the RFE delays..I hadnt read that yet!