Filipino marriage contract

[henderson13 1]

I would like to inquire about the Filipino marriage contract. My wife and I were just recently married, Jan 3rd 2014. I understand that the contract must go to the NSO, and that this process takes about 1 month. My wife has a contact at the local city hall where the contract was completed. Does the USCIS need a copy of the contract that has passed through the NSO? Or can one that we receive that hasn't gone through that office work. I'd like to get the I-130 filed ASAP, so waiting another month for that document to return is why I am asking.

[sportymom 2]

I don't think you need to submit the NSO Authenticated Marriage Certificate just yet when you file the I-130 form. But to answer your question. what you need is the Marriage Certificate in a yellow paper issued by the NSO. No need for Marriage Contract. They don't need it. Hope that helps...

[sportymom 2]

Oh and the authenticated Marriage Certificate cannot be done in a local city hall or cannot be completed in a local city hall alone without forwarding it to the Main Office in Manila. The Local Civil Registry in the area where you registered your marriage contract will send it to the Main Office which is in Manila. Which Province did you get marry, if you don't mind my asking...

[JbTin 51]

I would like to inquire about the Filipino marriage contract. My wife and I were just recently married, Jan 3rd 2014. I understand that the contract must go to the NSO, and that this process takes about 1 month. My wife has a contact at the local city hall where the contract was completed. Does the USCIS need a copy of the contract that has passed through the NSO? Or can one that we receive that hasn't gone through that office work. I'd like to get the I-130 filed ASAP, so waiting another month for that document to return is why I am asking.

We only submitted the certified true copy from the local civil registrar (white paper) since we also wanted to file asap and didnt want to waste time waiting for the NSO copy (yellow paper) which took like about a month. Uscis didnt have a problem with ours. I also know some members who did the same and were still approved.

Edited January 5, 2014 by krispykreme

[henderson13 1]

Metro Manila... in Quezon City