birth certificate

[mmorgan]

All,

Just wanted to get some clarification on whether or not the birth certificate accompanying the I-129F can be a copy, or if it has to be an original.
Thanks!!!

Missy

[rayb]

All civil documents submitted with a petition can be copies.

--Ray B

QUOTE=mmorgan;393638]All,

Just wanted to get some clarification on whether or not the birth certificate accompanying the I-129F can be a copy, or if it has to be an original.
Thanks!!!

Missy[/QUOTE]

[mmorgan]

All civil documents submitted with a petition can be copies.

--Ray B

QUOTE=mmorgan;393638]All,

Just wanted to get some clarification on whether or not the birth certificate accompanying the I-129F can be a copy, or if it has to be an original.
Thanks!!!

Missy

[/QUOTE]

Thanks, Ray!!!
One more question for you, since you seem to be the go-to guy on this forum. I've read that "they" would like to see proof that the marriage will take place within the 90 days of entering the US. How can one prove this? It's almost impossible to book or reserve anything because it's impossible to know when your fiance's visa will be approved and when they will be here in the states. Because of that, it's basically easier to get married at the JOP right away and have a ceremony later (ceremony which will obviously be way beyond the 90 day allotment). We all know how easy it is to get hitched at the JOP. But how can you prove that this is what's going to happen? AND (haha) in the state of Colorado, the couple getting married can solemnize their own marriage...no JOP or officiant needed. So other than telling the consulate "we promise we will marry ourselves in the 90 days", it's near impossible to have actual proof.
I hope my question/concern makes sense.
Thanks in advance!

Missy

[rayb]

There is no way you can provide absolute proof that you will be married, and that is not a requirement for a K1 visa. But you do need to include "Letters of Intent" for each of you in your petition package.

--Ray B

Thanks, Ray!!!
One more question for you, since you seem to be the go-to guy on this forum. I've read that "they" would like to see proof that the marriage will take place within the 90 days of entering the US. How can one prove this? It's almost impossible to book or reserve anything because it's impossible to know when your fiance's visa will be approved and when they will be here in the states. Because of that, it's basically easier to get married at the JOP right away and have a ceremony later (ceremony which will obviously be way beyond the 90 day allotment). We all know how easy it is to get hitched at the JOP. But how can you prove that this is what's going to happen? AND (haha) in the state of Colorado, the couple getting married can solemnize their own marriage...no JOP or officiant needed. So other than telling the consulate "we promise we will marry ourselves in the 90 days", it's near impossible to have actual proof.
I hope my question/concern makes sense.
Thanks in advance!

Missy[/QUOTE]

[mmorgan]

There is no way you can provide absolute proof that you will be married, and that is not a requirement for a K1 visa. But you do need to include "Letters of Intent" for each of you in your petition package.

--Ray B


Missy

Right on! Thanks so much!! This is going to be an interesting process.