CR-1, what to send to the NVC? And confusion about police certificate as well...

[R and L 5]

I'm confused and would really appreciate some advice here please! (F) :help:

My husband applied for a K3 visa (yes it's silly and more expensive but we can afford it, we just want to be together as fast as possible...even if it's just 2 weeks or so difference...we miss each other too much), but we are aware that the chances might be that our I-129F (K3) might be closed and our application changed into CR-1. AND in case this happens, would really appreciate some clarity in:

1) Does NVC want us to send original documents to them (my birth certificate, police certificates, our marriage certificate etc) OR are these documents required only at the interview in my embassy in Helsinki, Finland?

Did try reading the guides of CR-1, but didn't get my answer to this from there. Feeling confused...

2) Do I need a police certificate from a country where I have been visiting as a tourist several times, but never stayed more than 4,5 months per time (or less)? Altogether, when calculating all my visits there together, Ive been there more than 12 months.

Did try to ask this straight from NVC but haven't, yet, got a clear answer from them.

So would appreciate the guidance, if somebody has more clarity/experience on these topics!

THANK YOU

Edited September 17, 2011 by R and L

[Saylin 1,605]

I'm confused and would really appreciate some advice here please! (F) :help:

My husband applied for a K3 visa (yes it's silly and more expensive but we can afford it, we just want to be together as fast as possible...even if it's just 2 weeks or so difference...we miss each other too much), but we are aware that the chances might be that our I-129F (K3) might be closed and our application changed into CR-1. AND in case this happens, would really appreciate some clarity in:

1) Does NVC want us to send original documents to them (my birth certificate, police certificates, our marriage certificate etc) OR are these documents required only at the interview in my embassy in Helsinki, Finland?

Did try reading the guides of CR-1, but didn't get my answer to this from there. Feeling confused...

2) Do I need a police certificate from a country where I have been visiting as a tourist several times, but never stayed more than 4,5 months per time (or less)? Altogether, when calculating all my visits there together, Ive been there more than 12 months.

Did try to ask this straight from NVC but haven't, yet, got a clear answer from them.

So would appreciate the guidance, if somebody has more clarity/experience on these topics!

THANK YOU

1. Yes, NVC wants either the original or certified copies of the beneficiary's birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc.

2. If you were only visiting, then no, you don't need a police certificate for that country. You have to be LIVING there for them to want a PCC. You can see the instructions for police records here: http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3195.html#police (scroll down a tiny bit to see the table).

[R and L 5]

1. Yes, NVC wants either the original or certified copies of the beneficiary's birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc.

2. If you were only visiting, then no, you don't need a police certificate for that country. You have to be LIVING there for them to want a PCC. You can see the instructions for police records here: http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3195.html#police (scroll down a tiny bit to see the table).

Thank you Saylin!!

[Saylin 1,605]

Thank you Saylin!!

You're welcome!