Documents to NVC , later to Embassy in Jakarta

[yt2012 0]

For those CR1/IR1 applicant with Indonesian spouse, at NVC Stage, do you guys send just original or certified copies + 1 copy each of the civil documents? It's not necessary to translate documents to english right? At NVC stage, it states "All documents not written in English, or in the official language of the country in which application for a visa is being made, must be accompanied by certified translations and submitted to the NVC"

However there is a link in specific consulate/embassy in Jakarta http://travel.state.gov/pdf/pk3_supplements/JAK-PK3-0001-0801.pdf that states all documents not english must be translated. It looks like an old document, but still can be enforced.

So which are correct? I have all original documents + certified copies + translated documents except 1 document that is not translated to english. I just like to be consistent when sending the documents to NVC later which is to send the original + 1 copy.

[Ryan H 3,813]

Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures to Asia: East & Pacific regional forum; OP's question regarding document translations is specific to IV unit procedures at the US Embassy in Jakarta.

[Bule&Cantik 8]

You should translate documents to English. Include a translator statement also.

Edited June 4, 2012 by Bule&Cantik

[yt2012 0]

You should translate documents to English. Include a translator statement also.

Since your NVC stage had been completed, what did you send?

[Bule&Cantik 8]

Since your NVC stage had been completed, what did you send?

Two (2) Passport Size Photographs of Beneficiary (NVC Case Number, beneficiary’s full name, and date of birth are written on back of both) (wife wears hijab, stated "headwear worn daily for religious reasons"

DS-230 Part 1 completed and signed by beneficiary

DS-230 Part 2 completed by beneficiary – unsigned, as of yet, per instructions

Photocopy of the Biographic Data Page(s) of Beneficiary’s Passport (also page 4, my wife has a page 4 endorsement with my last name as hers)

Original/Certified Birth Certificate of beneficiary (with an attested translation provided) and a copy

Original/Certified Marriage Certificate and a copy (we did not want to send our Buku Nikah, so we got a form from KUA,"Piagam". It is from KUA (the issuing agency, has stamps, seals, etc..) (with an attested translation provided)

Original/Certified Police Clearance Certificate and a copy (not required according to reciprocity info at DOS...but we sent anyway)

http://travel.state.gov/visa/fees/fees_5455.html?cid=9216

Indonesia Reciprocity Schedule (above link)

and of course the photocopies of the civil docs

hope all this helps!

Edited June 4, 2012 by Bule&Cantik

[yt2012 0]

Two (2) Passport Size Photographs of Beneficiary (NVC Case Number, beneficiary’s full name, and date of birth are written on back of both) (wife wears hijab, stated "headwear worn daily for religious reasons"

DS-230 Part 1 completed and signed by beneficiary

DS-230 Part 2 completed by beneficiary – unsigned, as of yet, per instructions

Photocopy of the Biographic Data Page(s) of Beneficiary’s Passport (also page 4, my wife has a page 4 endorsement with my last name as hers)

Original/Certified Birth Certificate of beneficiary (with an attested translation provided) and a copy

Original/Certified Marriage Certificate and a copy (we did not want to send our Buku Nikah, so we got a form from KUA,"Piagam". It is from KUA (the issuing agency, has stamps, seals, etc..) (with an attested translation provided)

Original/Certified Police Clearance Certificate and a copy (not required according to reciprocity info at DOS...but we sent anyway)

http://travel.state.gov/visa/fees/fees_5455.html?cid=9216

Indonesia Reciprocity Schedule (above link)

and of course the photocopies of the civil docs

hope all this helps!

OK. Thanks for the information. I think I am all set except this one document which does not have English translation. It is a name change of her father. In her birth certificate, her father uses his birth name, but later changed. I have that document of name change, original and certifed copies, but not translated.

Does NVC have someone that understand the language in every native language? I guess they must have, since they are just okay with sending documents with native language if the interview will take place in the native country. so maybe do what you are suggesting which is to translate into English so they can check it.