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Be Happy!!   60

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Good Morning, 

 

I need your help and some clarity. I went today to take my documents to be translated into english and I asked the lady if she will apostille the documents she said NO she will translate and notarize only. She said I must go to Trenton, NJ where I live to get it done. I'm so confused. If I do not get the documents apostille it will be returned back to me? Or will the notarized version suffice? 

 

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What country issued your documents?

N400 filed - online: 10/30/2020

NOA: 11/02/2020

Bio reuse: 12/30/2020

USCIS changed to "Interview Scheduled": 06/07/2021

Interview Date: 07/14/2021 Approved!

USCIS changed to "Oath Ceremony will be scheduled": 07/15/2021

USCIS changed to "Oath Ceremony notice mailed": 07/20/2021

Oath Ceremony: 08/06/2021 🇺🇸

 

 

 

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SabRob   154

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Are you trying to get them apostilled in the US or Dominican Republic? Or are you trying to get copies notarized? You can only get your documents apostilled in the issuing country which in this case would be the Dominican Republic.

 

If you are sending in a Dominican Republic marriage certificate, it does not need to be apostilled. Only send photocopies with the I-130.

N400 filed - online: 10/30/2020

NOA: 11/02/2020

Bio reuse: 12/30/2020

USCIS changed to "Interview Scheduled": 06/07/2021

Interview Date: 07/14/2021 Approved!

USCIS changed to "Oath Ceremony will be scheduled": 07/15/2021

USCIS changed to "Oath Ceremony notice mailed": 07/20/2021

Oath Ceremony: 08/06/2021 🇺🇸

 

 

 

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Be Happy!!   60

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The copies were already apostille in Dominican Republic with seal and bar code in the back of the document. Ok thank you so much you put my mind at ease. I appreciate your time to answer me 

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Moved from Progress Reports to Process & Procedures.

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
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September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

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Nothing for the I-130 needs Notarization or Apostille. The exception is China, where the only translation accepted comes from a government Notary. (There is no "non-government" notarization in China.)

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Did you happen to actually download the I-130 instructions and read them.  You'll not see the words apostille or notary.  

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Be Happy!!   60

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Hi Pushbrk,

 

Yes I did read the instructions and you are right i did not see anything in reference to anything being notarized or apostille. As Im reading here on the website from various members I thought that is what needed to be done as per their experience. 

I appreciate your time, assistance and clarity.

 

 

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pushbrk   12,898

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1 hour ago, Beltre0519 said:

Hi Pushbrk,

 

Yes I did read the instructions and you are right i did not see anything in reference to anything being notarized or apostille. As Im reading here on the website from various members I thought that is what needed to be done as per their experience. 

I appreciate your time, assistance and clarity.

 

 

That they did something and whether it is required, necessary or advisable are all different issues.

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You only needed to Apostle the relevant US documents for the actual Dominican marriage (single status affidavit &  birth certificate). 
During your immigration process you will not need any apostles.
Although from my experience collecting documentation (police certificate.. birth certificates ect..) ... The Dominican officials  will say you need to get it apostle.. Just ignore their advice , save the time and pesos for a couple presidetes.
 

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