RFE Dutch marriage certificate

[randomstairs 293]

Presumably one of the languages on the document is English, so you can copy the exact English text from the original to the translated document. Attach a copy of the original with English text highlighted. 

[Kaatje 81]

6 hours ago, mapi said:

Hi all,

 

So, finally after almost 12 months, we received an RFE today. It is clearly pointing out that we need to translate our marriage certificate.

 

We provided a Dutch marriage certificate, which comes in five (5!!) Languages. I even put it in the file name (e.g. multi-launguage_wedding_certificate).

 

We're luckily not in a hurry, but I am unsure how to proceed to get the i130 approved.

Debating between just uploading it again or getting it translated (or do it myself, that's allowed I read).

 

Anybody has some ideas about this specific Dutch case?

 

Thank you.

I went to my gemeentehuis and asked for a certified copy. It has it in English on there too. Did not have a problem or RFE

Edited June 21, 2023 by Kaatje

[mapi 21]

Thanks a lot for helping me out.

It feels redundant, but that's fine. We just want to end up moving, that's all.

 

@Marieke Hdid you use your own name for the certification? (Yes, I read Crazy Cat's comment, but for the sake of conflict of interest I thought about let my friend read it over and sign).

[mapi 21]

1 hour ago, Kaatje said:

I went to my gemeentehuis and asked for a certified copy. It has it in English on there too. Did not have a problem or RFE

Yes, but it's multilingual, which is the whole problem right now. I am not aware of any other possible document. It's either Dutch or the multilingual one.

4 hours ago, randomstairs said:

Presumably one of the languages on the document is English, so you can copy the exact English text from the original to the translated document. Attach a copy of the original with English text highlighted. 

This is actually a great idea.

Edit: or maybe not. It does not add anything after adding the translation. The only thing it potentially could do is annoy or confuse.

Edited June 21, 2023 by mapi

[Marieke H 2,470]

1 hour ago, mapi said:

 

@Marieke Hdid you use your own name for the certification? (Yes, I read Crazy Cat's comment, but for the sake of conflict of interest I thought about let my friend read it over and sign).

I signed as the translator. If you feel more comfortable having someone else do it, that's fine too. It's really no big deal, especially because the English translation is already included on the certificate. 

[mapi 21]

1 hour ago, Marieke H said:

I signed as the translator. If you feel more comfortable having someone else do it, that's fine too. It's really no big deal, especially because the English translation is already included on the certificate. 

Thank you for responding.

I am going to make the certificate right now and upload it. Let's see how long it takes them to respond to the RFE.

 

Another question, do I also upload the so-called "coversheet" that was in the letter? This also seems unnecceary for online filing. 

[mapi 21]

Alright, I uploaded everything

 

Edit: lol, now I am in doubt about if I should've mailed it. The portal let me upload documents, so I guess that is a good option instead of mailing. Though, the letter did not clearly state either of the options.

Edited June 21, 2023 by mapi

[mapi 21]

@Marieke H @Kaatje did you guys upload it online or mailed it?
I have an IOE number and everything has been online so far.

 

The letter only talks about "submitting the evidence" "you must submit the evidence" etc etc.

There is a cover sheet with a location in Texas, but that's it.

Edited June 21, 2023 by mapi

[pushbrk 12,821]

Follow the exact instructions you were given.  Of course the cover sheet is mandatory.

[mapi 21]

1 minute ago, pushbrk said:

Follow the exact instructions you were given.  Of course the cover sheet is mandatory.

Thank you.

Like I said, no clear instructions are in the letter. It only talks about submitting evidence.

There is a sheet attached to send it to Texas, but considering the fact we have an IOE number (fully digital) it does not make sense to start mailing things. Do you have a different opinion?

[pushbrk 12,821]

13 minutes ago, mapi said:

Thank you.

Like I said, no clear instructions are in the letter. It only talks about submitting evidence.

There is a sheet attached to send it to Texas, but considering the fact we have an IOE number (fully digital) it does not make sense to start mailing things. Do you have a different opinion?

Your description is your vague interpretation of what you read.   An educated opinion requires access to the exact complete text, minus the personal information.

 

[mapi 21]

9 minutes ago, pushbrk said:

Your description is your vague interpretation of what you read.   An educated opinion requires access to the exact complete text, minus the personal information.

 

You are right about that, let me provide that for you. Thank you for your help. Page 3 is a cover sheet.

On the bottom of the page, they encourage online activity:

 

Letter:

 

 

 

Edited June 21, 2023 by mapi

[pushbrk 12,821]

The final paragraph makes things very clear.  Was there not also an address provided?  You see, the cover sheet is how they get your response to the actual person that has your file.  Send your response by priority mail to the address provided.

 

Always read carefully, interpret literally (Send means send, not upload)  (On top of does not mean in addition to.) and respond accurately.

[mapi 21]

Right.

 

This morning a prepared a package to send in, but before UPS could pick it up I found an approval in our account. Was well worth the $35.

Thank you everyone for your help. 

Edited June 22, 2023 by mapi