copy of original marriage certificate

[alicia ann 0]

got stupid RFE after 6 months of waiting , what does it means " submit a copy of original marriage certificate " do i need to submit original marriage certificate or certified copy ?

[arken 4,197]

It's asking for a copy and not the original certificate itself or its certified copy, so just submit the copy of the original marriage certificate.

[DJ6372 111]

A copy, why did you not send it in the first place?

[Ortolan 381]

Anything you send might be kept as part of the permanent record, so send a copy. Make sure it's a good copy, that shows clearly any emboss or stamps. You might be required to bring the original to the interview.

[NikLR 13,232]

You need to send a copy of the marriage certificate. If the marriage certificate is not in english you must send a copy in the original language. For instance many people who marry in Pakistan end up with this issue as the USCIS wants the Urdu copy, not the english copy.

You do not need to send a certified copy and DO NOT send the original.

[alicia ann 0]

we did send them copy of marriage certificate with translation still got the RFE

[NikLR 13,232]

Sometimes they lose things. Send it again.

[alicia ann 0]

we do have copy or marriage license attested by NOTARY public .should we send this with translation?

[Gitana 11]

Didn't you send copy of marriage certificate in English?

[alicia ann 0]

yes i did we sent them copy of original marriage certificate with translation

[IcezMan_IcezLady 582]

Send two copies ..One as the untranslated copy and one English translated copy..just for the heck of it.

[arken 4,197]

It seems like USCIS got the translated one only that's why they are asking for the copy of your original certificate (in your language). So make sure you send the copy of the certificate in your language. You can also include the translated one even though they have not asked for it.