Nadra marriage certificate

[Sohailmian 1]

Hi everyone ,

I am from Pakistan and my wife is USA citizen by birth.

Recently I applied for nadra marriage certificate but the problem is that the are writing her nationality Pakistani however she is not so anyone else facing the same issue ..I need help in this ..

[Cathi 5,748]

the only option is to have it corrected

[nidvin0 0]

I recently got my I-130 approved. I was married in Pakistan. I only provided my nikka nama and translation in English. I didn't send in my nadra certificate. It's good to have it but you don't need to send it in.

[Ryan H 3,812]

Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures to Asia: South regional forum; topic is Pakistan specific.

[Kastrs 723]

Hi everyone ,

I am from Pakistan and my wife is USA citizen by birth.

Recently I applied for nadra marriage certificate but the problem is that the are writing her nationality Pakistani however she is not so anyone else facing the same issue ..I need help in this ..

I am also a USC, and they wrote my nationality as American on the NADRA registration certificate, I submitted this along with my packet, and I would suggest you do the same

I am not an expert on it, but have you tried going to a different cantonment board? We had everything registered in Islamabad.

I recently got my I-130 approved. I was married in Pakistan. I only provided my nikka nama and translation in English. I didn't send in my nadra certificate. It's good to have it but you don't need to send it in

In addition to the urdu and english nikah nama you should also provide a copy of the NADRA registration certificate when you get to the NVC stage and you should also bring all the originals to the embassy

[nidvin0 0]

I did not send my Nadra certificate with my i-130 packet and mine was approved in no time at all. I'm not sure if it is needed for the NVC process, but unless specifically asked for I wouldn't want to send it in. They wrote my age and my husbands age a year older then we are. When we approached them they wouldn't change it. Also our marital status on it says "unmarried". Maybe that means unmarried at the time you get married? Or that it is both of our first time getting married. I don't know. Whatever the case it doesn't seem to be to accurate.

[Kastrs 723]

I did not send my Nadra certificate with my i-130 packet and mine was approved in no time at all. I'm not sure if it is needed for the NVC process, but unless specifically asked for I wouldn't want to send it in. They wrote my age and my husbands age a year older then we are. When we approached them they wouldn't change it. Also our marital status on it says "unmarried". Maybe that means unmarried at the time you get married? Or that it is both of our first time getting married. I don't know. Whatever the case it doesn't seem to be to accurate.

I have been around a long time and have yet to see a case where a visa was issued without problem through ISB when the NADRA certificate was not provided, it would be in your best interest to provide a copy at the NVC stage

additionally, the place where it lists your marital status is your status before the wedding

[nidvin0 0]

If required for the NVC process then I have no option but to submit it with my documents. However, Sohailmian don't delay sending in your i-130 because of your Nadra certificate. For the first step you don't require it.

[Sohailmian 1]

Yes I'm preparing to send it.

[Sohailmian 1]

Do I need to sign G325a sending along I-130 application or have to sign it at the time of the interview ?

[Kastrs 723]

Do I need to sign G325a sending along I-130 application or have to sign it at the time of the interview ?

you need to sign the G325a for you, and your spouse needs to sign their G325a

[Sohailmian 1]

Also my father's first name is long and box is small I'm attaching addition paper for that question and mentioned see attachment remarks on G325a

Is that OK I will also sign addition sheet

[Kastrs 723]

Also my father's first name is long and box is small I'm attaching addition paper for that question and mentioned see attachment remarks on G325a

Is that OK I will also sign addition sheet

Totally ok

[pm5k 129]

I have been around a long time and have yet to see a case where a visa was issued without problem through ISB when the NADRA certificate was not provided, it would be in your best interest to provide a copy at the NVC stage

additionally, the place where it lists your marital status is your status before the wedding

We also only provided the Urdu nikah nama and English translation, no NADRA certificate needed.

Actually, according to https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/fees/reciprocity-by-country.html

it is not required, but can be used as secondary evidence

Marriage Certificates

The marriage certificate for Muslims is the Nikah Nama. At the marriage ceremony, the bride and groom, their representatives, at least two witnesses, and the Nikah Nama officiator sign this document. There are four original copies of the Nikah Nama, which are then given to the Nikah Registrar, who is often also the officiator. The Municipality, Panchayat Committee, Cantonment Board, or Union Council appoints registrars. The Registrar should sign and stamp each original and submit the first copy (noted as such on top of the form) for registration with the Union Council, while the second and third copies are provided to the bride and groom. The Registrar should keep the fourth copy. The Nikah Registrar should register the marriage within two months, but this does not always occur. The Registrar must pay a fee for registration, which is generally obtained from the groom at the time of the Nikah ceremony. The date of registration should be entered on line 24 of the Nikah. It is not unusual for the registration date to be missing from the Nikah. The NADRA marriage certificate can provide further proof of registration. For immigration purposes, the Nikah must be registered.

The original Nikah Nama is usually in Urdu and is required for consular processing of immigrant visas. The NADRA marriage certificate is not an acceptable substitute for the Nikah Nama. Attested translations of the Nikah Nama should be provided. In some larger jurisdictions, such as Karachi and Lahore, an original English Nikah Nama may be given upon request.

Marriage certificates for religious minorities (Christians, Hindus, Parsis) are issued by church or temple leaders and are not generally registered with local authorities. The internal procedures for marriage documentation vary between institutions and denominations. Christian marriages can be made a matter of civil record with subsequent preparation of registrar certificates witnessed by magistrates under the Christian Marriage Act of 1892, though this procedure is rarely followed.

Many foreign embassies require wedding photographs and video in addition to the Nikah Nama or marriage certificate as proof of marriage.

Edited May 28, 2016 by pm5k

[Kastrs 723]

We also only provided the Urdu nikah nama and English translation, no NADRA certificate needed.

Actually, according to https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/fees/reciprocity-by-country.html

it is not required, but can be used as secondary evidence

Marriage Certificates

The marriage certificate for Muslims is the Nikah Nama. At the marriage ceremony, the bride and groom, their representatives, at least two witnesses, and the Nikah Nama officiator sign this document. There are four original copies of the Nikah Nama, which are then given to the Nikah Registrar, who is often also the officiator. The Municipality, Panchayat Committee, Cantonment Board, or Union Council appoints registrars. The Registrar should sign and stamp each original and submit the first copy (noted as such on top of the form) for registration with the Union Council, while the second and third copies are provided to the bride and groom. The Registrar should keep the fourth copy. The Nikah Registrar should register the marriage within two months, but this does not always occur. The Registrar must pay a fee for registration, which is generally obtained from the groom at the time of the Nikah ceremony. The date of registration should be entered on line 24 of the Nikah. It is not unusual for the registration date to be missing from the Nikah. The NADRA marriage certificate can provide further proof of registration. For immigration purposes, the Nikah must be registered.

The original Nikah Nama is usually in Urdu and is required for consular processing of immigrant visas. The NADRA marriage certificate is not an acceptable substitute for the Nikah Nama. Attested translations of the Nikah Nama should be provided. In some larger jurisdictions, such as Karachi and Lahore, an original English Nikah Nama may be given upon request.

Marriage certificates for religious minorities (Christians, Hindus, Parsis) are issued by church or temple leaders and are not generally registered with local authorities. The internal procedures for marriage documentation vary between institutions and denominations. Christian marriages can be made a matter of civil record with subsequent preparation of registrar certificates witnessed by magistrates under the Christian Marriage Act of 1892, though this procedure is rarely followed.

Many foreign embassies require wedding photographs and video in addition to the Nikah Nama or marriage certificate as proof of marriage.

Firstly - please fill out your timeline

Secondly - the paragraph you have here says "For immigration purposes, the Nikah must be registered." The NADRA registration certificate proves that and that is why you should bring it along to the embassy