A few questions about Cr-1 Visa

[a1188323 0]

Hey, we have a topic over in the general CR1 thread but they thought we might be able to get some more specific answers here.

First, for the second stage of paperwork after the NOA2, says long form certified birth certificate. When she called them, they said a certified copy for use overseas was 75 pounds, vs 15 pounds for a regular certified copy. Do we need this "overseas" version?

Second, any issues with her printing out the DS-230 to go ahead and fill out so she can mail it to me before we get to that stage? I read in another forum that it probably doesnt matter, but depends on the consulate. Maybe you guys have some more insight? Also, the form that I found online here: http://travel.state.gov/pdf/DS-0230.pdf says it expires 2/29/2012 Is there a more recent version?

Thanks. Any responses greatly appreciated.

[cathy2904 97]

Not sure what the 'overseas' version is but I just got the regular certified copy from the GRO and it was fine.

[dwheels76 5,459]

Hey, we have a topic over in the general CR1 thread but they thought we might be able to get some more specific answers here.

First, for the second stage of paperwork after the NOA2, says long form certified birth certificate. When she called them, they said a certified copy for use overseas was 75 pounds, vs 15 pounds for a regular certified copy. Do we need this "overseas" version?

Second, any issues with her printing out the DS-230 to go ahead and fill out so she can mail it to me before we get to that stage? I read in another forum that it probably doesnt matter, but depends on the consulate. Maybe you guys have some more insight? Also, the form that I found online here: http://travel.state....pdf/DS-0230.pdf says it expires 2/29/2012 Is there a more recent version?

Thanks. Any responses greatly appreciated.

Why don't you go to your countries forum and ask. You don't have a flag up so no one can tell you specifically what is accepted and won't cause you an RFE.

I do know NVC wants a long form that has all the parents info on it also.

Also may I suggest you come to the NVC Filers thread and read Post #1 and #2 and get all familiar with the next stage.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/406819-nvc-filers-january-2013/

[a1188323 0]

THe US forum sent me here as she is from the UK, I am american. They said the UK forum might be able to give me a better idea.

[cathy2904 97]

My earlier reply still stands (see above). As long as it has both parents' names on it you will be fine. I had my original document but I ordered some extra certified copies in case I needed them further down the road. You can get them from here: http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/default.asp

[Nich-Nick 3,353]

THe US forum sent me here as she is from the UK, I am american. They said the UK forum might be able to give me a better idea.

If the birth certificate has her parent's name on it, that's what London wants. Apparently in the UK there is a short form birth certificate that is often used for school that just has the name and birthdate and not all the full details. I've never heard anybody ask about an overseas version or mention it in my four years on the UK forum. I think the regular one is what you want. does she not have a birth certificate already?