Advice on "proof of divorce"

[Juliet and Steve 93]

When I became divorced some yeas ago the Family Court sent me a "Final Divorce Decree", dated and signed by the Judge.

I thought that was "proof of divorce" and so sent what I had been sent.

Now I find that there is a special form that must be purchased here in NH for $10. The clerk assured me that was the form that the Manila embassy/consulate wanted.

So this is just a heads-up hoping to enlighten others that might fall into the same trap.

I image that this has been posted here someplace but neither I nor Juliet never came across it, or perhaps we did and never recognized that I had the wrong form.

Now we have to wait another week or two for the form to get there.

Though this will give Juliet adequate time to fill an extra suitcase or two with her favorite dried fish. (For those who might not know those from the Philippines only eat dried fish and rice--well, maybe a banana or coconut on occasion... )

Edited September 25, 2013 by Juliet and Steve

[florida4life 29]

Maybe they made it certified. Sometimes when you get a copy of your divorce decree its not certified. Its only certified when you either pay for it and get an official seal or stamp on it.

[geff44 30]

When I became divorced some yeas ago the Family Court sent me a "Final Divorce Decree", dated and signed by the Judge.

I thought that was "proof of divorce" and so sent what I had been sent.

Now I find that there is a special form that must be purchased here in NH for $10. The clerk assured me that was the form that the Manila embassy/consulate wanted.

So this is just a heads-up hoping to enlighten others that might fall into the same trap.

I image that this has been posted here someplace but neither I nor Juliet never came across it, or perhaps we did and never recognized that I had the wrong form.

Now we have to wait another week or two for the form to get there.

Though this will give Juliet adequate time to fill an extra suitcase or two with her favorite dried fish. (For those who might not know those from the Philippines only eat dried fish and rice--well, maybe a banana or coconut on occasion... )

Do you think I will get an rfe for sending the final divorce decree even though it has the gold seal and signed by the judge when I sent it with the I-129f? This was the actual copy given by the court to me after my divorce.

[Juliet and Steve 93]

Do you think I will get an rfe for sending the final divorce decree even though it has the gold seal and signed by the judge when I sent it with the I-129f? This was the actual copy given by the court to me after my divorce.

Our K-1 went all the way through the NOA2 with no problem.

The only problem occurred at the consular visit appointment.

So I suggest that you go to the court and ask them if there is a special form that you must purchase and if so, do it, and sent it to your petitionee for the consular visit.

[Cathi 5,755]

I am from NH, I got a certified copy from family court of my divorce decree. here In Manchester it was $50

[Keane15 5]

When I became divorced some yeas ago the Family Court sent me a "Final Divorce Decree", dated and signed by the Judge.

I thought that was "proof of divorce" and so sent what I had been sent.

Now I find that there is a special form that must be purchased here in NH for $10. The clerk assured me that was the form that the Manila embassy/consulate wanted.

So this is just a heads-up hoping to enlighten others that might fall into the same trap.

I image that this has been posted here someplace but neither I nor Juliet never came across it, or perhaps we did and never recognized that I had the wrong form.

Now we have to wait another week or two for the form to get there.

Though this will give Juliet adequate time to fill an extra suitcase or two with her favorite dried fish. (For those who might not know those from the Philippines only eat dried fish and rice--well, maybe a banana or coconut on occasion... )

I was interviewed last September 12 and the CO asked for the earlier divorce decree of my fiance. What happened is that I dropped documents (scanned copy) of my fiance's divorce decree and I got a call from the embassy 10 days after that they wanted to see the original copy of the divorce decree. Well, my fiance who has it sent the original copy right away and is expected to arrive at the embassy tomorrow via fed ex (Documents were sent from Chicago). Im a bit worried because the divorce decree we have is the same like "final divorce decree' which was signed by the judge.

I am now hoping that we will satisfy what the embassy needs since they just asked me for the 'original' copy and not the 'other' form/document that they asked your fiance. Else, I would have to wait and wait again....

[Juliet and Steve 93]

I was interviewed last September 12 and the CO asked for the earlier divorce decree of my fiance. What happened is that I dropped documents (scanned copy) of my fiance's divorce decree and I got a call from the embassy 10 days after that they wanted to see the original copy of the divorce decree. Well, my fiance who has it sent the original copy right away and is expected to arrive at the embassy tomorrow via fed ex (Documents were sent from Chicago). Im a bit worried because the divorce decree we have is the same like "final divorce decree' which was signed by the judge.

I am now hoping that we will satisfy what the embassy needs since they just asked me for the 'original' copy and not the 'other' form/document that they asked your fiance. Else, I would have to wait and wait again....

Hi Keane15!

Juliet here,I went to my interview yesterday and was asked to send another petitioner's divorce documents and told to sent it through 2GO.

I told Steve what we needed and he sent me the document today through DHL and I'll be sending it to embassy through 2GO as soon as it gets here.

I wonder if they also told you to send it through 2GO?

Edited September 26, 2013 by Juliet and Steve

[Juliet and Steve 93]

I was interviewed last September 12 and the CO asked for the earlier divorce decree of my fiance. What happened is that I dropped documents (scanned copy) of my fiance's divorce decree and I got a call from the embassy 10 days after that they wanted to see the original copy of the divorce decree. Well, my fiance who has it sent the original copy right away and is expected to arrive at the embassy tomorrow via fed ex (Documents were sent from Chicago). Im a bit worried because the divorce decree we have is the same like "final divorce decree' which was signed by the judge.

I am now hoping that we will satisfy what the embassy needs since they just asked me for the 'original' copy and not the 'other' form/document that they asked your fiance. Else, I would have to wait and wait again....

Please update us on what happens. It may be that the consulate is erratic. I hope that what you have is good enough for them.

[Keane15 5]

Hi Keane15!

Juliet here,I went to my interview yesterday and was asked to send another petitioner's divorce documents and told to sent it through 2GO.

I told Steve what we needed and he sent me the document today through DHL and I'll be sending it to embassy through 2GO as soon as it gets here.

I wonder if they also told you to send it through 2GO?

I dropped the documents at 2GO when I was asked for a copy(scanned) of my fiance's divorce decrees.

Anyway, USEM notified me after 10 days of dropping the docs that they had in hand the documents. Someone from the USEM called me the other day asking for the original copy and said that t is ok for my fiance to directly submit the original documents at USEM by putting "ATTENTION IMMIGRANT VISA UNIT". I do hope they are sorting the documents right away so we would noy=t need to wait any longer.

[collnin4412 0]

Hi Juliet& Steeve, my interview will be on oct 15 my fiance is divorce i have a clear photocopy of his divorce decree. Do u think i need to get in advance with the stamp/certtified copy to bring at the interview? We had an RFE before its the divorce decree also, they want a certified copy that time so my F went to the courthouse and was given the same docs we have but that one has stamp and its certified copy.

[Keane15 5]

Hi Juliet& Steeve, my interview will be on oct 15 my fiance is divorce i have a clear photocopy of his divorce decree. Do u think i need to get in advance with the stamp/certtified copy to bring at the interview? We had an RFE before its the divorce decree also, they want a certified copy that time so my F went to the courthouse and was given the same docs we have but that one has stamp and its certified copy.

In my experience, I have the photocopy of my Fiance's divorce decree, but was asked for the original copy, so better prepare the original copy to make sure you won't wait any longer if asked to provide them the documents

Please update us on what happens. It may be that the consulate is erratic. I hope that what you have is good enough for them.

Sure I'm hoping that satisfies what they are asking from me. This is so stressful since it has been 2 weeks since my interview and was asked 2 time for these documents.. 1st was a photocopy and now, the original one.

[Juliet and Steve 93]

Hi Juliet& Steeve, my interview will be on oct 15 my fiance is divorce i have a clear photocopy of his divorce decree. Do u think i need to get in advance with the stamp/certtified copy to bring at the interview? We had an RFE before its the divorce decree also, they want a certified copy that time so my F went to the courthouse and was given the same docs we have but that one has stamp and its certified copy.

I think what they were looking for was with stamp and that would look official to them. The one's I submitted to them wasn't stamped nor certified.

When he went to the judge today to get the certified copy,the judge said that it would take a month to get it but he was given one with stamp on it that is official and will be accepted at the embassy.

Just make the divorce decree you have is official and with stamp.

[memmy 3]

My husband got a certified copy of divorce decree at the Register of Deeds office in his town.

[Juliet and Steve 93]

I dropped the documents at 2GO when I was asked for a copy(scanned) of my fiance's divorce decrees.

Anyway, USEM notified me after 10 days of dropping the docs that they had in hand the documents. Someone from the USEM called me the other day asking for the original copy and said that t is ok for my fiance to directly submit the original documents at USEM by putting "ATTENTION IMMIGRANT VISA UNIT". I do hope they are sorting the documents right away so we would noy=t need to wait any longer.

That's good that he can directly send the document to them. As for me,they instructed me to send it through 2GO so that's what we'll do.

We don't want to wait any longer either and so I understand. I hope you'll get yours processed as soon as they get it.

Hi Juliet& Steeve, my interview will be on oct 15 my fiance is divorce i have a clear photocopy of his divorce decree. Do u think i need to get in advance with the stamp/certtified copy to bring at the interview? We had an RFE before its the divorce decree also, they want a certified copy that time so my F went to the courthouse and was given the same docs we have but that one has stamp and its certified copy.

Also,proof of termination of marriage or proof of singleness should be original just like our CENOMAR.