Need to get CERTIFIED divorce docs a 2nd time for interview?

[Aspen7 10]

To file our k1 fiance visa petition, I had to obtain certified divorce documents. Considering that was out of the country, it took a lot of time and effort to get that, not to mention it wasn't cheap! I see the embassy where my fiance will be interviewed will ask him to bring (among many other things) certified divorce documents when he has his interview. What happened to the docs I sent with the petition?! Do I have to start over again, calling the country of the divorce to again request certified docs? Last time it took 5 weeks to get them. I have COPIES of the certified documents I sent with the petition, but I am assuming that's not acceptable?

[Paps IR5 6]

If they never request for originals then you are fine but you may have to send the original to your fiancé for her interview.

Just in case they will ask for it. Goodluck!

[Aspen7 10]

A friend who is also applying for her Algerian fiance just got her letter saying it's time to gather requested info, get the medical & set up an appointment for an interview. She sent me a scan of the letter so I can get a heads up on what to expect. Here's what I copied from that letter.....

Termination of Prior Marriage: Applicant and petitioner who have been previously married must obtain evidence of the termination of EACH prior marriage. Evidence must be in the form of original documents issued by a competent authority, or certified copies bearing the appropriate seal or stamp of the issuing authority as a final divorce decree, annulment or death certificate.

[Paps IR5 6]

A friend who is also applying for her Algerian fiance just got her letter saying it's time to gather requested info, get the medical & set up an appointment for an interview. She sent me a scan of the letter so I can get a heads up on what to expect. Here's what I copied from that letter.....

Termination of Prior Marriage: Applicant and petitioner who have been previously married must obtain evidence of the termination of EACH prior marriage. Evidence must be in the form of original documents issued by a competent authority, or certified copies bearing the appropriate seal or stamp of the issuing authority as a final divorce decree, annulment or death certificate.

So always obtain for 2 originals. Cost me only $15 for first copy and $5 for second. That's what I did.

[Aspen7 10]

Wish I had.

Mine was out of country, and between the cost of the file search, certification and mailing, it was $90