Copy of copy of birth certificate for AOS?

[dattilotech 0]

Hello;

My wife through K1 visa, entered into the U.S.A., through Chicago Illinois, 9-20-13. We married 10-26-13; we are getting the package together for

adjustment of status. They ask for a copy of the original birth certificate, but the immigration officer kept her original birth certificate. What's going on with that?

Are we supposed to get that back. I believe we are required to send our paper work to Chicago, but all we have is a copy of the birth certificate, so we'd be making a copy of the copy, instead of the original and it says copy right on it.

Also, we have an original marriage certificate. I've read some say a copy of the original is sufficient, while others say the original is what's needed. What

is the general rule on this, & if you do send the original marriage certificate, how do you get it back.

Thanks, for any input;

Rob & Jellie Dattilo

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

Originals are usually not returned, so it is best to give copies only and simply show the original to them if asked, Provide copies of both the birth certificate and marriage certificate. If you have an interview, you could ask that the original be returned to you. Otherwise, you will have to try and get a new one for yourself.

~ Moved from K-1 Process to AOS from Family Based Visas - topic is AOS, not K-1 ~