Photocopy of Divorce Decree

[Theodoris92 0]

Hi,

 

With the K1 visa process moving online, is it possible to submit a photocopy of the divorce decree, and photo copy of certified translation to USCIS?

 

Has anyone done this, and had success moving forward in the process doing that?

 

Thanks

[Geraldin 22]

Are you talking about submitting a petition or going through an interview at the consulate?

[Theodoris92 0]

1 hour ago, Geraldin said:

Are you talking about submitting a petition or going through an interview at the consulate?

Hi,

 

Submitting a petition. I have read online it isn’t needed at the interview stage, but was curious what people were experiencing from submitting a photocopy of this type of degree along with certified translation in the form of a PDF when submitting the initial USCIS petition.

 

Edited October 27, 2023 by Theodoris92

[Nahiara 18]

10 hours ago, Theodoris92 said:

Hi,

 

Submitting a petition. I have read online it isn’t needed at the interview stage, but was curious what people were experiencing from submitting a photocopy of this type of degree along with certified translation in the form of a PDF when submitting the initial USCIS petition.

 

From the 129 form instructions:

Translations. If you submit a document with information in a foreign language, you must also submit a full English
translation. The translator must sign a certification that the English language translation is complete and accurate, and that
he or she is competent to translate from the foreign language into English. The certification should also include the date,
the translator’s signature and printed name, and may contain the translator’s contact information.

 

Copies. You should submit legible photocopies of documents requested, unless the Instructions specifically state that you
must submit an original document. USCIS may request an original document at the time of filing or at any time during
processing of an application, petition, or request. If USCIS requests an original document from you, it will be returned to
you after USCIS determines it no longer needs your original.

 

The day of the interview at the embassy you will have to show them the original divorce decree

i-129finstr.pdf

[IWander 589]

22 hours ago, Theodoris92 said:

Hi,

 

With the K1 visa process moving online, is it possible to submit a photocopy of the divorce decree, and photo copy of certified translation to USCIS?

 

Has anyone done this, and had success moving forward in the process doing that?

 

Thanks

No originals are even required now.  Moving to electronic filing won't change that.

[Theodoris92 0]

Cool, thank you all for the responses.

 

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