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vacchins   7

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Hi everyone!

I got married last week, I'm filing for my adjustment of status.

My question is: how many marriage certificates do I need to send?

I'm not changing my name.

Some people say 3 (1 for i485, 1 for advance parole and 1 for EAD) some people say originals and not copies. Can you explain for me? Thank you!! ;)

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NikLR Grand Master

NikLR   13,227

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Only send photocopies. Do not send originals.

Please follow the guide. :)

http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1k3aos

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Stevephoto Proficient

Stevephoto   230

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We ordered 5 certified copies, blew right through them and ordered 5 more. It is amazing how many times they come in handy during this long process! Good luck!

Mahalo/Salamat!

Steve and Joan
Met on Facebook 2/24/12
Met in person 6/5/12
Second visit 10/2/12
Engaged 10/3/12
NOA10/15/12
Third visit 12/10/12
Joan got her passport! 2/20/13
NOA2 4/24/13
Fourth visit 5/28/13
CFO 5/30/13
Embassy Interview APPROVED 6/6/13

Joan passed through immigration in Hawaii! She's home! 6/13/13

MARRIED 8/24/13

AOS, EAD and AP petitions sent to Chicago via Express Mail

EAD/AP Received 11/13/13

AOS Interview APPROVED 11/26/13

2-year Green Card in hand 12/5/13

ROC (I-751) sent to CSC via USPS Express Mail 8/31/15

ROC check cashed 9/4/15

ROC Biometrics 10/1/15

ROC Approval 4/6/16 (waiting for actual card)

Permanent Green Card Arrived 4/14/16
Naturalization Interview 2/22/17 APPROVED!

Oath Ceremony 3/21/17--Joan is a US Citizen!

Dual Citizenship 7/7/22 Joan is now a Dual US/Filipino Citizen!

Kayak small lagoon crop 10 72 for VJ.jpg

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Tara0921   5

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I ordered 10 when we got the certificate. It will be much more expensive to order later.

i485-i130-i765-i131 packages for spouse/child

7/18: Mailed packages to Chicago lockbox

7/19: Received by USCIS

7/26: Received 8 text/email NOAs

7/27: Checks cashed
7/30: Received 8 hard copy NOAs

8/6: Bio letter received

8/8: Bio done

9/10: Case updated that RFIE was mailed regarding i485

9/17: Received RFIE (needs a cosponsor)

9/23: Mailed back RFIE

9/27: Case update: RFIE received by USCIS and case resumed

10/3: Created SR for my EAD as it's been 75 days.

10/14: Contacted congressman office to inquiry/expedite

10/19: EAD card ordered, AP approved

11/1: EAD/AP was mailed

11/3: EAD/AP received

11/4: Applied for SSN

12/2: SSN card received

12/2: Applied and got learner license

8/14/17: Got email/txt for interview scheduled Sept 19

9/19/17: Interview

9/23/17: received approval notice and GC in the mail

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NikLR Grand Master

NikLR   13,227

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You don't need all these certified copies. You just need photocopies! Why waste money on something you don't need?

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.  - Dr. Seuss

 

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Stevephoto   230

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I guess it really depends on who is asking. We have been asked for certified copies along the way (i.e., Report of Marriage, at the bank for a mortgage refinance, etc.), so I have been happy to have certified copies handy. Now, in some cases, the recipient would the go and make a photocopy and return the certified copy to us (which was rather annoying), but they asked for the certified copy upfront. At this point I just don't think the cost is so great (in relation to the overall costs involved in this complete process) and I'd rather be safe than sorry. Of course YMMV!

Mahalo/Salamat!

Steve and Joan
Met on Facebook 2/24/12
Met in person 6/5/12
Second visit 10/2/12
Engaged 10/3/12
NOA10/15/12
Third visit 12/10/12
Joan got her passport! 2/20/13
NOA2 4/24/13
Fourth visit 5/28/13
CFO 5/30/13
Embassy Interview APPROVED 6/6/13

Joan passed through immigration in Hawaii! She's home! 6/13/13

MARRIED 8/24/13

AOS, EAD and AP petitions sent to Chicago via Express Mail

EAD/AP Received 11/13/13

AOS Interview APPROVED 11/26/13

2-year Green Card in hand 12/5/13

ROC (I-751) sent to CSC via USPS Express Mail 8/31/15

ROC check cashed 9/4/15

ROC Biometrics 10/1/15

ROC Approval 4/6/16 (waiting for actual card)

Permanent Green Card Arrived 4/14/16
Naturalization Interview 2/22/17 APPROVED!

Oath Ceremony 3/21/17--Joan is a US Citizen!

Dual Citizenship 7/7/22 Joan is now a Dual US/Filipino Citizen!

Kayak small lagoon crop 10 72 for VJ.jpg

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KayDeeCee   4,893

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Only need a photocopy of the marriage certificate you receive from the court once your marriage is registered. Only the I-485 instructions ask for a copy. The other 2 forms for EAD and AP do not.

Link to K-1 instructions for Ciudad Juarez, Mexico > https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/K1/CDJ_Ciudad-Juarez-2-22-2021.pdf

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NikLR Grand Master

NikLR   13,227

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I guess it really depends on who is asking. We have been asked for certified copies along the way (i.e., Report of Marriage, at the bank for a mortgage refinance, etc.), so I have been happy to have certified copies handy. Now, in some cases, the recipient would the go and make a photocopy and return the certified copy to us (which was rather annoying), but they asked for the certified copy upfront. At this point I just don't think the cost is so great (in relation to the overall costs involved in this complete process) and I'd rather be safe than sorry. Of course YMMV!

All they need is a photocopy but they need to see the original. That's why they take the photocopy of it.

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.  - Dr. Seuss

 

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