FORM I-130... copies of translations too?!

[josayow 0]

Hello,

I'm from Dominican Republic and my husband and i are getting ready to file the Form I-130. However i'm still very confused regarding the translations of the birth and marriage certificate. I know we have to submit a COPY of the certificates, but what about the translations and the apostille?.

-Does everything has to be a copy?

-Do we submit a copy of the certificates with the original apostille and translation?

Also in my country (to avoid forgery) they fold a corner of the certificate and the apostille page, staple it and put the original seal between the folding and the first page, so if i photocopy the documents i'll have to do it on both sides and then make the fold exactly like they did it so that the seal match??? i don't want to be unfolding it then folding it again (i could upload a pic if requested.)

We're very new to this process, so any help would be appreciated.

[Anitafeliz 1,133]

I have submitted Dominican documents the documents translation must be an original the document can be a copy unless requested an original. I submit all in original I usually get a few copies in DR.....to have translations must be certified by someone competent in English to Spanish translation

Edited April 26, 2016 by Anitafeliz

[Gracenp2 14]

They must be the originals ... Translated in English..