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Hello! I'm currently working to complete the I-130 + I-485 and it looks like for my korean spouse, we needed the basic certificate and family relations certificate. We went to the nearest Korea Consulate and retrieved the certified copies. However, it looks like the copies used the Korean standard of A4 paper, which is 8.27 x 11.69 inches and not what the USCIS guidelines accept.

According to the filing form guidelines, all supporting documents must be 8.5 X 11. I'm thinking about just scanning and copying the forms onto standard paper and submitting that instead. Does anyone know if that's okay? We've also heard that sometimes the USCIS doesn't even accept the certified copy from Korea consulates and wants the "original" copy straight from Korea. Any advice or suggestions from anyone on this would be greatly appreciated! Really looking to get this right on the first submission!

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1 hour ago, something3 said:

Hello! I'm currently working to complete the I-130 + I-485 and it looks like for my korean spouse, we needed the basic certificate and family relations certificate. We went to the nearest Korea Consulate and retrieved the certified copies. However, it looks like the copies used the Korean standard of A4 paper, which is 8.27 x 11.69 inches and not what the USCIS guidelines accept.

According to the filing form guidelines, all supporting documents must be 8.5 X 11. I'm thinking about just scanning and copying the forms onto standard paper and submitting that instead. Does anyone know if that's okay? We've also heard that sometimes the USCIS doesn't even accept the certified copy from Korea consulates and wants the "original" copy straight from Korea. Any advice or suggestions from anyone on this would be greatly appreciated! Really looking to get this right on the first submission!

The I-485 is not used in a spouse visa case.  Are you seeking a visa through Seoul, or adjusting status from within the USA?

 

Yes you can submit a scan to a different size paper, but they actually will accept the A4

 

Here's what you need. I do not see any Consulate listed as a place to get them.  https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/SouthKorea.html

 

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September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
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September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
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September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

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On 1/1/2024 at 3:52 PM, pushbrk said:

The I-485 is not used in a spouse visa case.  Are you seeking a visa through Seoul, or adjusting status from within the USA?

 

Yes you can submit a scan to a different size paper, but they actually will accept the A4

 

Here's what you need. I do not see any Consulate listed as a place to get them.  https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/SouthKorea.html

 

Awesome thanks for the info! We decided to scan it to a different size paper.

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