Original Birth and Marriage Cert

[xunnprak 1]

I have submitted all the original documents translated in English , but I received email from NVC asking original birth (parent's ) and marriage cert (mine). . when I called NVC today they asked me to send the original birth and marriage cert (native language ) not the translated . I thought we only have to send the translated original certificate to NVC since they cannot read the documents in foreign language.

Anyone please clarify me ?

[usdude 1]

They are right. They need the originals for both documents as well as translations.

[Rob & Arlene 2]

They need the copy of the originals and the translations.. If you sent "Originals" is no problem but you will not have them back

[xunnprak 1]

I sent the same translated original certificate during the process for my wife and didn't have any problem. Did they changed the rules now that we have to send the original documents even it is not in English?

[Rob & Arlene 2]

What form are you filing?

Here is a link , Is the for supporting document people have to mail after they e-field but even the ones that mail their forms needs supporting doc... so there will give you good information. ..

-They can ask for Originals and they will send it back or if you sent Originals and you want them back they tell you which form you need to fill. ..

http://www.uscis.gov/forms/file-my-application-online-e-filing/submitting-supporting-documentation

Hope this page is helpful.

Edited November 5, 2014 by Rob & Arlene

[Rob & Arlene 2]

NOTE: If the applicant or petitioner has already submitted the original document to the USCIS in connection with another matter, he or she may submit a photocopy along with an explanation of when and why the original was previously sent to the USCIS.

For all other documents, the applicant may submit a photocopy of the document required; however, he or she may be required to present the original:

in person, upon the request of a USCIS or consular official during an interview, or

by mail, in response to a written request from USCIS.

An original document submitted under these circumstances will be returned to the petitioner or applicant when no longer required.

NOTE: Although the law prohibits duplication of naturalization certificates, certificates of citizenship, and Permanent Resident Cards (formerly known as Alien Registration Cards and commonly called Green Cards) for some purposes, that prohibition does not apply to making a photocopy for submission to the USCIS in conjunction with an application or petition.

NOTE: Original documents submitted when not required will remain a part of the record. If you decided at a later time that you want your original returned, please file Form G-884 with the office where you submitted the original document(s). The Form G-884 is available for those in the U.S. through Forms by Mail.

Translations. Any foreign language document must be accompanied by a full English translation that the translator has certified as complete and correct, and by the translator's certification that he or she is competent to translate the foreign language into English.

I apologize for my messy mess im on my phone and this page dont work well here..