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K-1 visa question - photo copies vs. certified copies

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Karri   0

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Ok guys here's another quesiton.

I'm currently ordering 3 more certified copies of my birth certificate (just in case). Do I also need certified copies of my divorce decree and original marriage certificate that shows my name that was changed legally? Or can I use photo copies for those doc's?

K-1 Visa

9-22-2008 - mailed I-129F

9-29-2008 - Received NOA1 in mail

1-09-2009 - Received NOA2 e-mail notification

2-09-2009 - Packet 3 Received

2-28-2009 - Packet 4 Received

3-02-2009 - Medical

3-23-2009 - Interview, 221g

3-31-2009 - Returned 221g additional evidence request

4-08-2009 - Received visa!!!

4-19-2009 - POE

5-09-2009 - Wedding

___________________________________________________________________

AOS

7-03-2009 - mailed AOS

7-10-2009 - Check Cashed, - NOA1 (I-485, I-765, I-131)

7-22-2009 - transferred to CSC (rcvd notice in mail 7/27)

8-11-2009 - Biometrics appt scheduled (rcvd in mail on 7/18)

8-25-2009 - I-765 & I-131 approved

12-03-2009 - GC approval email

12-10-2009 - GC rcvd in mail!

________________________________________________________________

ROC

10-12-2011 - mailed ROC

10-14-2011 - NOA1

11-07-2011 - Bio Appt

02-27-2012 - GC approval email

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Ok guys here's another quesiton.

I'm currently ordering 3 more certified copies of my birth certificate (just in case). Do I also need certified copies of my divorce decree and original marriage certificate that shows my name that was changed legally? Or can I use photo copies for those doc's?

You need a certified copy (the kind with the raised seal) for the interview. Not sure about the marriage certificate, it's possible some consulates require it. You will also need a certified copy of the divorce decree when you eventually file AOS (speaking from experience).

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Dakine   26

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Ok guys here's another quesiton.

I'm currently ordering 3 more certified copies of my birth certificate (just in case). Do I also need certified copies of my divorce decree and original marriage certificate that shows my name that was changed legally? Or can I use photo copies for those doc's?

Get at least 3 Certified copies of ALL documents that apply to you and your mates case.

You can always make photo copies of them.

It can be a ###### getting them later if you should need them.

I recommend keeping them in separate SAFE places.

Fires, floods, thefts or just losing them happens!

They are basically GOLD! But perisable!

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Karri   0

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ok guys, I just went to the website where the county was that the original marriage liscense was filed. I just need to fill out a form and send it in with some moolah, that wasn't that bad! lol. (my new motto: always be prepared)

K-1 Visa

9-22-2008 - mailed I-129F

9-29-2008 - Received NOA1 in mail

1-09-2009 - Received NOA2 e-mail notification

2-09-2009 - Packet 3 Received

2-28-2009 - Packet 4 Received

3-02-2009 - Medical

3-23-2009 - Interview, 221g

3-31-2009 - Returned 221g additional evidence request

4-08-2009 - Received visa!!!

4-19-2009 - POE

5-09-2009 - Wedding

___________________________________________________________________

AOS

7-03-2009 - mailed AOS

7-10-2009 - Check Cashed, - NOA1 (I-485, I-765, I-131)

7-22-2009 - transferred to CSC (rcvd notice in mail 7/27)

8-11-2009 - Biometrics appt scheduled (rcvd in mail on 7/18)

8-25-2009 - I-765 & I-131 approved

12-03-2009 - GC approval email

12-10-2009 - GC rcvd in mail!

________________________________________________________________

ROC

10-12-2011 - mailed ROC

10-14-2011 - NOA1

11-07-2011 - Bio Appt

02-27-2012 - GC approval email

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pushbrk   13,172

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Ok guys here's another quesiton.

I'm currently ordering 3 more certified copies of my birth certificate (just in case). Do I also need certified copies of my divorce decree and original marriage certificate that shows my name that was changed legally? Or can I use photo copies for those doc's?

Assuming you are the foreigner, yes, get at least three copies of your birth certificate, divorce decree(s) and marriage certificate. For the petition, photocopies of these documents are ok. For the interview, you want to have both photocopies and originals on hand.

It is unlikely you'll need to surrender any of the originals until you Adjust status but it is good to have multiples.

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