Embassy says Certified Divorce Decree not needed?

[Gaiden79 14]

Hey all,

 

I have a photocopy of my divorce decree, but the original is obviously held by the courts. I just called the US Embassy in Manila and they said a certified copy of the original is not required even though their instructions state they need originals only or certified copies of the original. 

 

Should I just take their word for it then even if it contradicts their own instructions? Thanks.

[arken 4,197]

I’d send the certified copy just in case. Each CO may be different in their demand.

[Fe.Ta 874]

15 minutes ago, Gaiden79 said:

Hey all,

 

I have a photocopy of my divorce decree, but the original is obviously held by the courts. I just called the US Embassy in Manila and they said a certified copy of the original is not required even though their instructions state they need originals only or certified copies of the original. 

 

Should I just take their word for it then even if it contradicts their own instructions? Thanks.

I would still use the certified version in case it is required in the following steps for US (for example, K1 might not need it at the local embassy but it is needed for AOS).

[Gaiden79 14]

On 8/14/2019 at 10:27 AM, arken said:

I’d send the certified copy just in case. Each CO may be different in their demand.

Very true, I think the one i ordered arrives soon so should work. Thanks

[Gaiden79 14]

On 8/14/2019 at 10:37 AM, Fe.Ta said:

I would still use the certified version in case it is required in the following steps for US (for example, K1 might not need it at the local embassy but it is needed for AOS).

Yeah just having it on hand will be valuable for my future immigration processes agreed. Appreciate the response.