Thank you, here is the checklist we received.
In this list it says "marriage certificate: A certificate is required for all marriages, including those that have been terminated." but I assume they don't need original or copy of my previous marriage certificate, am i assuming wrong? i am only sending my divorce papers and my wife has our current mariage certificate.
Required Documents
DS-260 Form: Confirmation page from the Form DS-260 Application for an Immigrant Visa you submitted online at state.gov/iv
Passport: Must be valid for six months beyond your intended date of entry into the United States.
Medical exam: All immigrant visa applicants are required to undergo a medical examination by a panel physician designated by the consular section. The validity of the medical exam will determine the visa validity, which will be the last day to enter the United States.
Color photograph: 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) in size, printed on photo-quality paper, two per applicant.
Birth Certificate: The applicant must obtain an original and translation of their birth certificate and those of any family member immigrating with the applicant.
Marriage Certificate: If you are married, you must present an original marriage certificate. A certificate is required for all marriages, including those that have been terminated.
Petitioner’s Divorce Decree(s): If the applicant is applying for an IR1 or CR1 visa as the spouse of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident and the petitioning spouse was previously married, they must provide evidence of the termination of every prior marriage of the petitioning spouse. The evidence must be an original or certified copy of a final legal divorce decree, death certificate, or annulment papers.
Divorce Decree or Death Certificate: If the applicant was previously married, they must obtain evidence of the termination of every prior marriage. The evidence must be an original or certified copy of a final legal divorce decree, death certificate, or annulment papers.
Police Certificate: If any applicant has lived in any other foreign country for more than 12 months, where a police certificate is available or was arrested for any reason, regardless of how long they lived there.
Proof of Relationship: May include-but not limited to-photographs, email messages, phone logs, internet chat logs, and travel tickets which show a continuing relationship between petitioner and beneficiary.
I-864, Affidavit of Support: From your petitioner and any co-sponsor, if any.
IRS Transcript and/or 1040 Tax Return Form and W2 Form for the most recent year from your petitioner and any co-sponsor, if any. If you have a co-sponsor, please include their US passport copy green card copy.
Previous passport with valid US. nonimmigrant visa, If applicable.
