i130 - marriage certificate need to be certified copy
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i130 - marriage certificate need to be certified copy
Hi there,
I currently have a colour photocopy of mine and my wifes marriage certificate. It's legible and has all the necessary details on, but I am worried that it will not be accepted as it's not a "certified copy". Should I order a certified copy from the GRO or will a photocopy of the certificate be sufficient?
I currently have a colour photocopy of mine and my wifes marriage certificate. It's legible and has all the necessary details on, but I am worried that it will not be accepted as it's not a "certified copy". Should I order a certified copy from the GRO or will a photocopy of the certificate be sufficient?
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Re: i130 - marriage certificate need to be certified copy
Hi there,
I currently have a colour photocopy of mine and my wifes marriage certificate. It's legible and has all the necessary details on, but I am worried that it will not be accepted as it's not a "certified copy". Should I order a certified copy from the GRO or will a photocopy of the certificate be sufficient?
I currently have a colour photocopy of mine and my wifes marriage certificate. It's legible and has all the necessary details on, but I am worried that it will not be accepted as it's not a "certified copy". Should I order a certified copy from the GRO or will a photocopy of the certificate be sufficient?
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Re: i130 - marriage certificate need to be certified copy
They don't ask for a certified copy. It says that they want "a copy"
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Re: i130 - marriage certificate need to be certified copy
I'm going through the process at the moment but I'm only slightly ahead of you. Someone with experience of the whole process will be able to answer with more accuracy. However I'm sure at some point you'll need a certified copy of your marriage certificate. At interview for example. Maybe I'm wrong.
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Re: i130 - marriage certificate need to be certified copy
That would be fine, I want to send the paperwork today, then I can order the certified copy later. Can anyone else confirm?
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Re: i130 - marriage certificate need to be certified copy
Having just looked through what I have sent, you'll be fine with a colour photocopy of your marriage certificate. You're only required to send photocopies with the I-130, not originals. My I-130 petition was approved yesterday. I would recommend ordering a certified copy for you to have though.
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A photocopy of the certified copy is fine for the I-130. Make sure you have an original (not a photocopy) either by the time the case gets to NVC (if the I-130 is filed in the USA) or by the time of the visa interview (if the I-130 is filed in the UK).
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