English Nikah Nama translation Question for Pakistani’s

[2019 16]

On 11/27/2020 at 10:26 PM, Lexushim said:

what if you only have a English marriage certificate, and english nikah nama in first place...? do you still need an urdu nikkah nama?

No you don’t 

[pm5k 129]

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Pakistan.html

Edited November 30, 2020 by pm5k

[pm5k 129]

On 11/27/2020 at 11:26 AM, Lexushim said:

what if you only have a English marriage certificate, and english nikah nama in first place...? do you still need an urdu nikkah nama?

The DOS link appears to acknowledge that there are English only nikah namas, so you may be fine. 

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Pakistan.html

[Hopefully18 7]

I need to ask a ques do i need to present nadra birth certificate only or is original and translation of birth certificate is also required by the embassy?

[Uurfi 0]

On 12/1/2020 at 4:02 AM, pm5k said:

The DOS link appears to acknowledge that there are English only nikah namas, so you may be fine. 

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Pakistan.html

I can’t find acknowledgement in the above for English nikah Nama. Nvc has rejected my English nikah Nama and asking for Urdu version along with its certified translation.  But I don’t have Urdu version I have only English version can somebody help me what to do now. Thanks. 

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On 1/6/2021 at 8:38 AM, Uurfi said:

I can’t find acknowledgement in the above for English nikah Nama. Nvc has rejected my English nikah Nama and asking for Urdu version along with its certified translation.  But I don’t have Urdu version I have only English version can somebody help me what to do now. Thanks. 

The link used to say that in larger cities, Nikah Namas are available in English.  It doesn't say it now, which is strange.

 

A warning to anyone else in this situation, or getting married in Pakistan - DO NOT GET AN ENGLISH NIKAH NAMA.  GET AN URDU ONE AND ITS TRANSLATION.  DO NOT ASSUME "ENGLISH IS BETTER".

[pm5k 129]

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Pakistan.html

 

The link does say that you can obtain a certified copy.  You could try to go to the UC, request a certified copy (they will probably pretend that they can't do it, but they can).  You can then request an Urdu language certified copy, and then translate that. 

[Uurfi 0]

1 hour ago, pm5k said:

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Pakistan.html

 

The link does say that you can obtain a certified copy.  You could try to go to the UC, request a certified copy (they will probably pretend that they can't do it, but they can).  You can then request an Urdu language certified copy, and then translate that. 

Actually I went there and they refused to issue Urdu as it is almost 13-14 years old. 

[pm5k 129]

1 minute ago, Uurfi said:

Actually I went there and they refused to issue Urdu as it is almost 13-14 years old. 

That is false.  I know people who just got married (within the last year) and got Urdu Nikah Namas

[pm5k 129]

 

You can also try to upload a letter explaining your situation.