RFE Marriage Certificate

[lizacor88 0]

Hello, I sent my package with ALL the documents you are supposed to send for the I-485, I got my fingerprints taken last week and today I got a RFE asking for a copy of my marriage certificate for me (the applicant) AND the USA citizen. In Ohio they issue a document called CERTIFIED ABSTRACT OF MARRIAGE and at the bottom of the document there's a MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE section. I sent 3 certified copies of that document and guess they probably overlooked the marriage certificate section. My question is: 1) should I send 2 copies of this document? 2) should I highlight the MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE section so they don't skip it this time?

[nicvno 10]

The same thing happened to me... and I was PISSED! I knew for a fact that I had sent my certified marriage certificate with the first packet. I sent the requested evidence and called them out on the fact that they may have lost it .. their response was "we will take note of this for your case".

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

If that is what you receive the county court's office after your marriage is registered, then that is the correct document. Does it have a stamp/seal and signature on it from the court/clerk? You can always walk into your local county court and purchase another certified copy of your marriage certificate. I do not think they cost much in Ohio.

They are asking for proof of marriage between you and the USC, not a separate marriage certificate for each. If that is how they look in Ohio, then yes, send another copy and a statement that the marriage certificate, signed/stamped/sealed is located at the bottom of the document.

[lizacor88 0]

Thank you so much for your help. I sent 2 copies (in case they need an extra one). Now let's see how much longer it's gonna take for me to get my EAD.