Question regarding applying to K1 visa from a different country

[GeoNassif 1]

Hello all,

 

I am in an interesting situation at the moment. I am not living in my home country for the last couple of years, and I am about to apply for the k1 visa from my current country of residence (which I am not a citizen of/born here). 

 

My question is as follows.. Regarding my birth certificate and certificate of good conduct that I need to get from my home country, will the embassy in my current country of residence accept these documents? Do they need to be translated? Do they need to be notarized from the American embassy in my home country? Does anyone have experience with this?

 

Basically, what steps do I need to take here in such a situation? I would really appreciate any first-hand experience here and advice.

 

Thanks in advance!

[Crazy Cat 41,844]

14 minutes ago, GeoNassif said:

Regarding my birth certificate and certificate of good conduct that I need to get from my home country, will the embassy in my current country of residence accept these documents? Do they need to be translated? Do they need to be notarized from the American embassy in my home country? Does anyone have experience with this?

Any document which is not in English or the official language of the country where the interview is taking place must be accompanied by an English translation. No need for notarization from home country embassy. 

 

Civil Documents (state.gov)

"

Please note that all documents not written in English, or in the official language of the country from which you are applying, must be accompanied by certified translations. The translation must include a statement signed by the translator stating that:

• The translation is accurate, and
• The translator is competent to translate."

Edited March 8 by Crazy Cat