CENOMAR(CEMAR)

[Acydiecz 0]

Hello!

How many CEMAR copy do I need to pass to the Consular? And do I need to get my USC hubby CEMAR as well? Thanks

[Ryan H 3,791]

Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Progress Reports to Philippines regional forum.

[Greenbaum 12,258]

Hello!

How many CEMAR copy do I need to pass to the Consular? And do I need to get my USC hubby CEMAR as well? Thanks

You should have the original plus one copy in case the CO wants a copy. Your USC does not have to provide a CEMAR but if he/she was every married before then they must show proof that the marriage is dissolved ie. death certificate or divorce papers which must be certified as true copies.

See the Embassy letter for further instructions. If you have everything on this letter prepared for your interview then you have all the documents that are required. Good luck.

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/1178798/feb2015/IV%20Applicant%20Interview%20Preparation%20Instructions%20-%20English%20_February%202015_.pdf

[JohnandMhay 13]

You should have the original plus one copy in case the CO wants a copy. Your USC does not have to provide a CEMAR but if he/she was every married before then they must show proof that the marriage is dissolved ie. death certificate or divorce papers which must be certified as true copies.

See the Embassy letter for further instructions. If you have everything on this letter prepared for your interview then you have all the documents that are required. Good luck.

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/1178798/feb2015/IV%20Applicant%20Interview%20Preparation%20Instructions%20-%20English%20_February%202015_.pdf

Proof of divorce from the Petitioner on an CR1 already at interview stage?

Not in my list of required docs post I130 filing / approval

[Hank_ 9,173]

Hello!

How many CEMAR copy do I need to pass to the Consular? And do I need to get my USC hubby CEMAR as well? Thanks

Only need the original CEMAR. You can keep a copy to yourself

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/1178798/feb2015/IV%20Applicant%20Interview%20Preparation%20Instructions%20-%20English%20_February%202015_.pdf

[Brassballs 47]

I can assure you that even at interview stage, no matter how many previous times USC may have provided divorce decree (if it even pertains) to the USCIS with I-130 or to NVC with the IV packet, it is always best to have another copy for the CO just in case he/she wants to throw another detour in the road.

Just like the OP has her CEMAR which is NEVER mentioned as a required document in any USEM letters or guides.

Good job and good luck. My wife had her interview 10 days ago and said it was really simple. She stressed for the previous 2 weeks really for nothing. As long as you have valid relationship with your husband everything will be fine.

[Acydiecz 0]

You should have the original plus one copy in case the CO wants a copy. Your USC does not have to provide a CEMAR but if he/she was every married before then they must show proof that the marriage is dissolved ie. death certificate or divorce papers which must be certified as true copies.

See the Embassy letter for further instructions. If you have everything on this letter prepared for your interview then you have all the documents that are required. Good luck.

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/1178798/feb2015/IV%20Applicant%20Interview%20Preparation%20Instructions%20-%20English%20_February%202015_.pdf

Thank you so much!

[Acydiecz 0]

I can assure you that even at interview stage, no matter how many previous times USC may have provided divorce decree (if it even pertains) to the USCIS with I-130 or to NVC with the IV packet, it is always best to have another copy for the CO just in case he/she wants to throw another detour in the road.

Just like the OP has her CEMAR which is NEVER mentioned as a required document in any USEM letters or guides.

Good job and good luck. My wife had her interview 10 days ago and said it was really simple. She stressed for the previous 2 weeks really for nothing. As long as you have valid relationship with your husband everything will be fine.

Thank you but what is OP again? I have been stressing preppin my documents. The only thing I will need is my CEMAR and Police Clearance and next week I have to go back to St. Lukes for Personal Evaluation. And June 5th is my Interview Day.

Congrats to you and your wife!

[JohnandMhay 13]

I can assure you that even at interview stage, no matter how many previous times USC may have provided divorce decree (if it even pertains) to the USCIS with I-130 or to NVC with the IV packet, it is always best to have another copy for the CO just in case he/she wants to throw another detour in the road.

Just like the OP has her CEMAR which is NEVER mentioned as a required document in any USEM letters or guides.

Good job and good luck. My wife had her interview 10 days ago and said it was really simple. She stressed for the previous 2 weeks really for nothing. As long as you have valid relationship with your husband everything will be fine.

Well that is F coded on the P4 letter.....

[Greenbaum 12,258]

Proof of divorce from the Petitioner on an CR1 already at interview stage?

Not in my list of required docs post I130 filing / approval

Get a copy of the Embassy Document Requirements for interview and you will read this:

PROOF OF TERMINATION OF A PRIOR MARRIAGE (if applicable). If your marriage ended by divorce, disappearance or death of the spouse, or annulment, legal and/or civil documentation must be presented attesting to the termination of the marriage (annulment decree, death certificate issued by NSO and printed on NSO security paper, a foreign divorce decree, or foreign death certificate).

[JohnandMhay 13]

Get a copy of the Embassy Document Requirements for interview and you will read this:

PROOF OF TERMINATION OF A PRIOR MARRIAGE (if applicable). If your marriage ended by divorce, disappearance or death of the spouse, or annulment, legal and/or civil documentation must be presented attesting to the termination of the marriage (annulment decree, death certificate issued by NSO and printed on NSO security paper, a foreign divorce decree, or foreign death certificate).

And in the P4 letter you'll read this:

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Required Visa Interview Documents and Document Status Code Definitions

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While the applicant was processing at the National Visa Center, we asked him or her to submit certain forms

and documents. On the following pages, we indicate the status of each of these forms and documents and any

action the applicant needs to take to prepare them for the interview. Please refer to the document status code

definitions below to determine what action to take for each item.

Document Status Code Definitions:

A Obtain the original or a certified copy of this document and present it at your interview

C You must bring this entire interview letter to your interview

D The NVC sent this form or document to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate

F The NVC did not request this form or document

G You withdrew your I-601A, Application for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver, with USCIS

H You must obtain two passport photographs of yourself and present them at your interview

I This form is incomplete. You must present a completed form at your interview.

J The NVC only received a photocopy of the document. You must present the original document at

the time of your interview.

O The NVC sent this form or document to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate

P You must request this police certificate from the issuing authority. After you submit your

request, the issuing authority will send the certificate directly to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate

for your interview.

R You submitted the Immigrant Visa Application online

S The NVC only received a scanned document. You must present the original document at the time

of your interview.

T You must present an English translation of this document at the time of your interview

U You indicated this document was unavailable. The consular officer will decide whether to waive

the requirement for this document at your interview.

V View the website at http://havana.usint.gov/cfrp.htmlfor English

or http://spanish.havana.usint.gov/cfrp.htmlfor Spanish and follow the instructions.

X This document is unobtainable

Y The NVC sent this form or document to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate

$ Payment received

+ The NVC returned this document to you per your request. Present this document at your interview.

You must bring the following items to the visa interview:

? Any original documents the NVC requested that you did not submit (refer to the document list below)

? If the physician gives you your medical exam results, bring them to your interview in the envelope sealed

by the medical office.

? Two passport photographs measuring 2 inches by 2 inches (5 cm by 5 cm) with a white background

? A valid unexpired passport

? Photocopies of all civil documents

? A new police certificate from your current country of residence, if you obtained the police certificate

more than one year ago.

? Any additional documents listed in the U.S. Embassy or Consulate specific interview guidelines

The following table lists the documents requested by the NVC and whether or not you submitted them to the

NVC. Please note that even though you may have provided the NVC with a copy of a document, you are

still required to bring the original document to the visa interview.

Refer to the Document Status Code Definitions on Page 3 to determine the meaning of the document status

codes.

Document Name Document Status

CORRESPONDENCE INSTRUCTIONS C

1 - IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION PART 1 R

1 - IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION PART 2 R

2 - PASSPORT J

3 - BIRTH CERTIFICATE J

4 - ADOPTION F

5 - MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE J

6 - MARRIAGE TERMINATION F

7 - COURT RECORDS F

F - FINANCIAL EVIDENCE Y

9 - MILITARY RECORDS F

10 - PHILIPPINES NBI CLEARANCE J

FEE PAYMENT $

PHOTOGRAPH Y

F - PETITIONER MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE F

F - PETITIONER BIRTH CERTIFICATE F

11 - PETITIONER MARRIAGE TERMINATION F

[Brassballs 47]

Get a copy of the Embassy Document Requirements for interview and you will read this:

PROOF OF TERMINATION OF A PRIOR MARRIAGE (if applicable). If your marriage ended by divorce, disappearance or death of the spouse, or annulment, legal and/or civil documentation must be presented attesting to the termination of the marriage (annulment decree, death certificate issued by NSO and printed on NSO security paper, a foreign divorce decree, or foreign death certificate).

Not to argue, only to be educated, but doesn't this statement apply to the beneficiary? My wife was never married before. I am her first (and I hope ONLY) husband so CENOMAR should not be applicable in her case. She did have NSO marriage certificate which in my mind would supersede any CENOMAR/CEMAR requirement. But apparently not in the mind of the CO.

All a moot point now as visa has been issued.

[Brassballs 47]

And in the P4 letter you'll read this:

================================================================================

Required Visa Interview Documents and Document Status Code Definitions

================================================================================

While the applicant was processing at the National Visa Center, we asked him or her to submit certain forms

and documents. On the following pages, we indicate the status of each of these forms and documents and any

action the applicant needs to take to prepare them for the interview. Please refer to the document status code

definitions below to determine what action to take for each item.

Document Status Code Definitions:

A Obtain the original or a certified copy of this document and present it at your interview

C You must bring this entire interview letter to your interview

D The NVC sent this form or document to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate

F The NVC did not request this form or document

G You withdrew your I-601A, Application for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver, with USCIS

H You must obtain two passport photographs of yourself and present them at your interview

I This form is incomplete. You must present a completed form at your interview.

J The NVC only received a photocopy of the document. You must present the original document at

the time of your interview.

O The NVC sent this form or document to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate

P You must request this police certificate from the issuing authority. After you submit your

request, the issuing authority will send the certificate directly to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate

for your interview.

R You submitted the Immigrant Visa Application online

S The NVC only received a scanned document. You must present the original document at the time

of your interview.

T You must present an English translation of this document at the time of your interview

U You indicated this document was unavailable. The consular officer will decide whether to waive

the requirement for this document at your interview.

V View the website at http://havana.usint.gov/cfrp.htmlfor English

or http://spanish.havana.usint.gov/cfrp.htmlfor Spanish and follow the instructions.

X This document is unobtainable

Y The NVC sent this form or document to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate

$ Payment received

+ The NVC returned this document to you per your request. Present this document at your interview.

You must bring the following items to the visa interview:

? Any original documents the NVC requested that you did not submit (refer to the document list below)

? If the physician gives you your medical exam results, bring them to your interview in the envelope sealed

by the medical office.

? Two passport photographs measuring 2 inches by 2 inches (5 cm by 5 cm) with a white background

? A valid unexpired passport

? Photocopies of all civil documents

? A new police certificate from your current country of residence, if you obtained the police certificate

more than one year ago.

? Any additional documents listed in the U.S. Embassy or Consulate specific interview guidelines

The following table lists the documents requested by the NVC and whether or not you submitted them to the

NVC. Please note that even though you may have provided the NVC with a copy of a document, you are

still required to bring the original document to the visa interview.

Refer to the Document Status Code Definitions on Page 3 to determine the meaning of the document status

codes.

Document Name Document Status

CORRESPONDENCE INSTRUCTIONS C

1 - IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION PART 1 R

1 - IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION PART 2 R

2 - PASSPORT J

3 - BIRTH CERTIFICATE J

4 - ADOPTION F

5 - MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE J

6 - MARRIAGE TERMINATION F

7 - COURT RECORDS F

F - FINANCIAL EVIDENCE Y

9 - MILITARY RECORDS F

10 - PHILIPPINES NBI CLEARANCE J

FEE PAYMENT $

PHOTOGRAPH Y

F - PETITIONER MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE F

F - PETITIONER BIRTH CERTIFICATE F

11 - PETITIONER MARRIAGE TERMINATION F

Well I guess it's my misinterpretation of the letter:

6 - MARRIAGE TERMINATION F

F The NVC did not request this form or document

I read this to mean that IF there was a beneficiary marriage termination that CENOMAR/CEMAR would be required at USEM since it was not previously sent to NVC in the IV packet.

Since there was no previous marriage termination there would not be need to produce that document.

Just like:

4 - ADOPTION F

7 - COURT RECORDS F

9 - MILITARY RECORDS F

All were not applicable in our case and not requested / addressed by her CO.

Better that this line should say CENOMAR A. Then there is no ambiguity. Don't think that will ever happen, haha.

[Brassballs 47]

Thank you but what is OP again? I have been stressing preppin my documents. The only thing I will need is my CEMAR and Police Clearance and next week I have to go back to St. Lukes for Personal Evaluation. And June 5th is my Interview Day.

Congrats to you and your wife!

Sorry Acydiecz.

After hanging around here for nearly a year I figured out what most but not all abbreviations meant and started using them myself.

OP = Original Poster = you.

Her CO only asked 2 questions: Where/How did she meet me and where will she live in the US. Less than 5 mins and most of the time was spent looking through her file. I think you will not have any problems.

[JohnandMhay 13]

Well I guess it's my misinterpretation of the letter:

6 - MARRIAGE TERMINATION F

F The NVC did not request this form or document

I read this to mean that IF there was a beneficiary marriage termination that CENOMAR/CEMAR would be required at USEM since it was not previously sent to NVC in the IV packet.

Since there was no previous marriage termination there would not be need to produce that document.

Just like:

4 - ADOPTION F

7 - COURT RECORDS F

9 - MILITARY RECORDS F

All were not applicable in our case and not requested / addressed by her CO.

Better that this line should say CENOMAR A. Then there is no ambiguity. Don't think that will ever happen, haha.

I think they like being purposely vague

4 - ADOPTION F

6 - MARRIAGE TERMINATION F

7 - COURT RECORDS F

9 - MILITARY RECORDS F

F - PETITIONER MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE F

F - PETITIONER BIRTH CERTIFICATE F

11 - PETITIONER MARRIAGE TERMINATION F

Of the above list the Adoption, Marriage Termination, Court Records or Military records were not applicable so of course NVC never asked for them

All the "Petitioner" stuff is applicable, but of course not required at NVC stage so never asked for since I-130 Application stage

Yet they are all coded F

Have no plans to bring my Birth Cert or prior divorce decrees to my wife's interview. Obviously will have the marriage certificate since its my wife's too

Edited May 16, 2015 by JohnandMhay