Birth Certificate for DS-230

[eeddwwiinn 0]

Hello VJRs!

We are in the process of getting our wifes CR-1 and are at the NVC stage. We have submitted her DS-230 with all supporting documents. Since she lives in COLOMBIA we could not get an original birth certificate rather a certified copy (copia de folio) along with a translation. It is legit, has a stamp/signature on the back and the reciprocity site (http://travel.state.gov/visa/reciprocity/index.htm) says its the document to get for Colombia. However we have recieved a checklist letter saying the certificate is NOT an original or a certified copy. What is the deal? Did they not look at the back and see the stamp/signature or do we need to get an apostille? Please help us out, thank you!

[eeddwwiinn 0]

Please help. Basically I need to know the BIRTH CERTIFICATE requirements for COLOMBIA! THANK YOU

[RandyandRina 2]

You may want to re-post this on Latin America forum to get more information on your inquiry.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showforum=100

[Nutty 2]

Hello VJRs!

We are in the process of getting our wifes CR-1 and are at the NVC stage. We have submitted her DS-230 with all supporting documents. Since she lives in COLOMBIA we could not get an original birth certificate rather a certified copy (copia de folio) along with a translation. It is legit, has a stamp/signature on the back and the reciprocity site (http://travel.state.gov/visa/reciprocity/index.htm) says its the document to get for Colombia. However we have recieved a checklist letter saying the certificate is NOT an original or a certified copy. What is the deal? Did they not look at the back and see the stamp/signature or do we need to get an apostille? Please help us out, thank you!

If it is a copy of the original birth certificate with a transalation, it must bear a stamp or seal from a government department that either issued the document stating the copy and translated document are true and accurate.

(I made copies of my marriage certificate and had it notarized by a notary public. This was insufficient for the NVC. They wanted to see that the local government has verified the documents as correct copies and translations)