Missing Documents That AREN'T Missing?

[Mel & Jaybee 1]

I received a letter from the NVC asking for a translation of my marriage certificate, I sent them the only translation I had left. They're asking for his military records, we sent them all of his certified military records! They have the seal from the Gurkha Army! The only thing I can understand is the Nepal Police Certificate, which we did not submit as I was under the impression it was only needed if there were actual any crimes committed. He's not even sure how to get a police certificate. We're so stressed out. Everything is so difficult to obtain in Nepal -- he doesn't even own a printer for God's sake. We can try for the police certificate, see what we can do there. But I'm so lost with the OTHER documents? I don't know what they're asking for! We've already submitted everything. I sent a certified translation. I sent his military records. And why did they have to send the e-mail in the middle of the night when I can't even call them?--That's rhetorical. The other questions aren't. Has anyone else ever gotten this request? I feel like they had to have lost the documentation or something, I don't understand if it was valid to the USCIS, how it wouldn't be a valid translation for them?

[Dashinka 24,731]

It is possible that they lost the marriage certificate translation.  If the RFE asked specifically for this document, that is what I would send them.  Unfortunately, it seems like you may need to get it translated again.  I would definitely make copies of it as it is a good idea to make a couple copies of all the documents you submit.  I remember back in our AOS phase at the interview the IO asked for a document I know was already submitted.  Luckily, we had a copy of it in our records.

 

Good Luck!

[Mel & Jaybee 1]

18 minutes ago, Bill & Katya said:

It is possible that they lost the marriage certificate translation.  If the RFE asked specifically for this document, that is what I would send them.  Unfortunately, it seems like you may need to get it translated again.  I would definitely make copies of it as it is a good idea to make a couple copies of all the documents you submit.  I remember back in our AOS phase at the interview the IO asked for a document I know was already submitted.  Luckily, we had a copy of it in our records.

 

Good Luck!

I had 3 copies. Of translation and original certificate. I have used them all. We have more than a couple more copies, HE has them. In Nepal. We assumed I wouldn't need any more after I did my part of the job in sending them to the NVC. And yes, I have to be the one to send his packets because Nepal's mailing system is prone to so many errors and mistakes. And yes, I get it. Don't assume anything.

Edited July 12, 2017 by Mel & Jaybee

[lovtrish 4]

1 hour ago, Mel & Jaybee said:

I had 3 copies. Of translation and original certificate. I have used them all. We have more than a couple more copies, HE has them. In Nepal. We assumed I wouldn't need any more after I did my part of the job in sending them to the NVC. And yes, I have to be the one to send his packets because Nepal's mailing system is prone to so many errors and mistakes. And yes, I get it. Don't assume anything.

Have him scan the documents and email them to you including the police certificate.  If he doesn't have a scanner have him find a shop or someone he knows and pay to email to you, much quicker than mailing. NVC does not need originals.  Originals are needed for the embassy interview. It is ALWAYS good to keep copies of all documents sent to USCIS and NVC.