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Jamaican Luv   13

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I havent received my marriage license from my husband yet in Jamaica. But i have the certificate that the minister gave me to bring back, can i use that when i get my 430.00 fee? or does it have to be the one that hes goin to send to me? we got married in aug. and i havent even gotten hardly anything done yet becuz i found out my gma has lung cancer :(.. if anybody can give me info that would be great!! thanks guys!

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I-130 Sent :2011-12-14

I-130 NOA1 :2011-12-16

I-130 RFE :2012-06-18

I-130 RFE Sent :2012-06-25

I-130 Approved :2012-08-06

NVC Received :2012-08-06

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill :2012-09-06

Pay I-864 Bill 2012-09-06

Receive I-864 Package :2012-09-06

Return Completed I-864 :2012-09-10

Return Completed DS-3032 :2012-09-06

Receive IV Bill :2012-09-20

Pay IV Bill :2012-09-22

Case Completed at NVC :2012-10-04

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Interview Result :APPROVED!

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VanessaTony   3,567

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I havent received my marriage license from my husband yet in Jamaica. But i have the certificate that the minister gave me to bring back, can i use that when i get my 430.00 fee? or does it have to be the one that hes goin to send to me? we got married in aug. and i havent even gotten hardly anything done yet becuz i found out my gma has lung cancer :(.. if anybody can give me info that would be great!! thanks guys!

It needs to be a copy of the marriage CERTIFICATE that has the official seal on it.

Aussie K1 process - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/206016-australian-beneficiaries-packet-3-to-interview-date/
AOS, EAD & AP - the Aussie Way (including document list) - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/235331-aos-ead-ap-from-k1-the-aussie-way-doc-list-included/
ROC April 2012 - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/358760-i-751-april-2012-filers/ (includes document list)
N-400 April 2013 - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/ (includes document list)

N-400 Interview review - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/?p=6381814

N-400 Oath Ceremony review - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/?p=6537699
Aussie Chat page continued - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/331922-new-2011-land-downunder-aussie-aussie-aussie-oi-oi-oi/
Aussie Name Change on Passport Process - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/248400-australian-passport-name-change-process/
Travel on maiden name passport with married name GC, tickets in married name - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/183541-land-downunder-aussie-aussie-aussie-oi-oi-oi/page__view__findpost__p__4135806
Shipping Costs from Aus to US - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/293179-shipping-costs-aus-to-usa/

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- For my "standard" timeline please see timeline to the left
- For timeline with Aussie specifics & more detailed info, please see the "About Me" section of my profile

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Chris921   13

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you'll have to use the certificate, a licence just says you can get married not that it happened, at least the way i see it :S someone may know better then me

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I-129f Sent:- 19-Aug-2010
Date of Entry-27-May-2011
Date Married-24-June-2011

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Jamaican Luv   13

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thanks guys... all i have is the one that the minister gave me to bring back, i guess ill have to wait on what he sent me.. can i make a copy of that and send it in or send in the org. one?

Service Center :California Service Center

Consulate :Jamaica

I-130 Sent :2011-12-14

I-130 NOA1 :2011-12-16

I-130 RFE :2012-06-18

I-130 RFE Sent :2012-06-25

I-130 Approved :2012-08-06

NVC Received :2012-08-06

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill :2012-09-06

Pay I-864 Bill 2012-09-06

Receive I-864 Package :2012-09-06

Return Completed I-864 :2012-09-10

Return Completed DS-3032 :2012-09-06

Receive IV Bill :2012-09-20

Pay IV Bill :2012-09-22

Case Completed at NVC :2012-10-04

Packet 4 Received :2012-10-12

Interview Date :2012-11-13

Interview Result :APPROVED!

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LIFE'SJOURNEY Mentor

LIFE'SJOURNEY   970

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It needs to be a copy of the marriage CERTIFICATE that has the official seal on it.

You can file with USCIS using the long form marriage cert that the minister gave to you, when your case is at NVC, you can then send in the certified marriage cert then.

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VanessaTony Grand Master

VanessaTony   3,567

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You can file with USCIS using the long form marriage cert that the minister gave to you, when your case is at NVC, you can then send in the certified marriage cert then.

Okay you know Jamaica so I'll give you that for a JAMAICAN ceremony that might work because I don't know the paperwork.

I was married in the US and the certificate our minister gave was purely decorative. It was not signed in any official capacity by the clerk of the county.

OP - I would follow Life's Journey advice because they know that country. If you were married in the US I would disagree more vehemently. I don't like to risk RFE's myself so its totally up to you to wait for the certificate, or file it now.

Aussie K1 process - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/206016-australian-beneficiaries-packet-3-to-interview-date/
AOS, EAD & AP - the Aussie Way (including document list) - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/235331-aos-ead-ap-from-k1-the-aussie-way-doc-list-included/
ROC April 2012 - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/358760-i-751-april-2012-filers/ (includes document list)
N-400 April 2013 - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/ (includes document list)

N-400 Interview review - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/?p=6381814

N-400 Oath Ceremony review - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/?p=6537699
Aussie Chat page continued - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/331922-new-2011-land-downunder-aussie-aussie-aussie-oi-oi-oi/
Aussie Name Change on Passport Process - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/248400-australian-passport-name-change-process/
Travel on maiden name passport with married name GC, tickets in married name - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/183541-land-downunder-aussie-aussie-aussie-oi-oi-oi/page__view__findpost__p__4135806
Shipping Costs from Aus to US - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/293179-shipping-costs-aus-to-usa/

Notes:
- For my "standard" timeline please see timeline to the left
- For timeline with Aussie specifics & more detailed info, please see the "About Me" section of my profile

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I want to know the difference between marriage certificate and certified marriage certificate. What is certified marriage certificate for? I submitted a copy of my marriage certificat with the I-130 form yesterday.

Do I need to submit certified marriage certificate later at some point? Thanks!

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LIFE'SJOURNEY Mentor

LIFE'SJOURNEY   970

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I want to know the difference between marriage certificate and certified marriage certificate. What is certified marriage certificate for? I submitted a copy of my marriage certificat with the I-130 form yesterday.

Do I need to submit certified marriage certificate later at some point? Thanks!

Easily defined, the certified one has a saeal on it. Most marriage cert's that are obtained on the day of the wedding, do not have the seal. The cert marriage certifiations are obtained a couple of days after the marriage from the apprioprate govt agency after the marriaged has been registered with the approved govt. agency.

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Easily defined, the certified one has a saeal on it. Most marriage cert's that are obtained on the day of the wedding, do not have the seal. The cert marriage certifiations are obtained a couple of days after the marriage from the apprioprate govt agency after the marriaged has been registered with the approved govt. agency.

I just sent my petition out yesterday with a copy of my marriage certificate. My marriage certificate is imprinted with a seal. But you can't see it in photocopies. Do you think it's ok that I sent the marriage cert without a viable seal with form I-130? I guess I have to get a certified one from the government later for sending it to NVC?

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Easily defined, the certified one has a saeal on it. Most marriage cert's that are obtained on the day of the wedding, do not have the seal. The cert marriage certifiations are obtained a couple of days after the marriage from the apprioprate govt agency after the marriaged has been registered with the approved govt. agency.

The United States Embassy in Kingston or immigration will need the marriage certificate on security paper issued by the Registrar General's Department. The document given to you by the minister is not a certificate but a copy of the marriage register. Apply to the Registrar General's Department for the marriage certificate

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LIFE'SJOURNEY   970

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The United States Embassy in Kingston or immigration will need the marriage certificate on security paper issued by the Registrar General's Department. The document given to you by the minister is not a certificate but a copy of the marriage register. Apply to the Registrar General's Department for the marriage certificate

I think I said this in my post, the Poster is married therefore she/he will need the cert copy at the NVC stage, way before anything gets to the Kingston Embassy. USCIS will/has accepted copies of the marriage cert that is given by the minister after marriage.

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Ryan H   3,790

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I just sent my petition out yesterday with a copy of my marriage certificate. My marriage certificate is imprinted with a seal. But you can't see it in photocopies. Do you think it's ok that I sent the marriage cert without a viable seal with form I-130? I guess I have to get a certified one from the government later for sending it to NVC?

What you sent to USCIS should (emphasis on should) be sufficient.

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Jamaican Luv Rising Star

Jamaican Luv   13

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You can file with USCIS using the long form marriage cert that the minister gave to you, when your case is at NVC, you can then send in the certified marriage cert then.

OMG!!!!! MAN! if i would of known that i could of done this a lONG time ago!!! lol uuuugh! can i use that to change my name as well do u know? and do i make a photo copy of it? or send that in..i want to make sure i can get it back. but my husband is sending me the actual one. he had got 4 copies because we didnt know how many we would need. lol cant be to prepared right?

Service Center :California Service Center

Consulate :Jamaica

I-130 Sent :2011-12-14

I-130 NOA1 :2011-12-16

I-130 RFE :2012-06-18

I-130 RFE Sent :2012-06-25

I-130 Approved :2012-08-06

NVC Received :2012-08-06

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill :2012-09-06

Pay I-864 Bill 2012-09-06

Receive I-864 Package :2012-09-06

Return Completed I-864 :2012-09-10

Return Completed DS-3032 :2012-09-06

Receive IV Bill :2012-09-20

Pay IV Bill :2012-09-22

Case Completed at NVC :2012-10-04

Packet 4 Received :2012-10-12

Interview Date :2012-11-13

Interview Result :APPROVED!

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