Original Documents Required

[Shanelle 21]

Both my spouse and I have previously been married. When it comes time for the Interview in Montreal, do I have to have the original of his divorce decree as well as my own? My husband is the Petitioner. All other info I have read on this only made mention of the Beneficiary's divorce decrees and not the Petitioners. What other original documents of The Petitioners is necessary?

I'd hate to get to Montreal like that other poor person I just read about, and, not have the originals.

Thanks, peeps.

So frustrating we still can't get into the portal to pay our fees and fill out the forms, rrrrggghhhhh

I called the number to have my 261 filled out by phone and they said that my file still wasn't completely in the system so they couldn't do anything and I should wait for a week weeks and try again!!

[loscharros 20]

i would reccomend taking all originals......its better to have them if requested, thank to not.

We took all originals for both of us......and they didnt request anything, but we felt confident in case they had....

BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY! Its a one time interview......dont wish anything to go wrong so just be overprepared.

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[NikLR 13,227]

For Montreal make sure to have the petitioner's original birth certificate and any final divorce decrees. They may not be asked for, but, as mentioned, it's best to have.

Make sure you have an original signature on the I-864 as well. But all evidence of income (pay stubs etc..) can be photocopies.

[Rob L 3,811]

Both my spouse and I have previously been married. When it comes time for the Interview in Montreal, do I have to have the original of his divorce decree as well as my own? My husband is the Petitioner. All other info I have read on this only made mention of the Beneficiary's divorce decrees and not the Petitioners. What other original documents of The Petitioners is necessary?

I'd hate to get to Montreal like that other poor person I just read about, and, not have the originals.

Thanks, peeps.

So frustrating we still can't get into the portal to pay our fees and fill out the forms, rrrrggghhhhh

I called the number to have my 261 filled out by phone and they said that my file still wasn't completely in the system so they couldn't do anything and I should wait for a week weeks and try again!!

I can speak from current experience regarding the Divorce Decree. Be sure you have the original divorce decree / judgement in hand for OR a certified copy with the court clerks stamp. This is for both parties not just the immigrant. We had what I thought was an original but was in fact a photo copy. That miss added 4 weeks delay and much grief while we resolve the 221g denial.( you will technically be denied and this could impact ability to cross the border although we did not have any real issue)

Be sure to have originals /certified copys of yours and his:

1. LONGFORM (includes parents ) birth certificate, yours and his
2. Divorce decrees ( in many states in the US this is not a one pager but the entire judgement) --even though our checklist said this was not needed
3. His 2014 Tax return which should have been filed April 15 ( copy should be fine). They did ask her for this.
4. If you e-filed take any original documents that you scanned and mailed
5. Any items that will be specified

Send me a PM if you have any questions about our experience.

[Darnell 8,478]

is weird, that other poster, in their interview appointment letter, this divorce document thing was not addressed by NVC,

as usually it's listed.

But I digress.

certified copies, certified by the issuing authority showing new chop, new seal, are required on the petitioner on interview day. Doc collection on this one thing not done at NVC, it's not listed as a requirement. Bring a regular photocopy as well, usually the IV unit will keep the regular photocopy after examining the certified copy.

If you did EP for Montreal, then the original or certified copy of the beneficiary's divorce decree should be given over as well - if you SHOW it and give over a regular photocopy, that's sufficient.

HTH !

[Rob L 3,811]

is weird, that other poster, in their interview appointment letter, this divorce document thing was not addressed by NVC,

as usually it's listed.

But I digress.

certified copies, certified by the issuing authority showing new chop, new seal, are required on the petitioner on interview day. Doc collection on this one thing not done at NVC, it's not listed as a requirement. Bring a regular photocopy as well, usually the IV unit will keep the regular photocopy after examining the certified copy.

If you did EP for Montreal, then the original or certified copy of the beneficiary's divorce decree should be given over as well - if you SHOW it and give over a regular photocopy, that's sufficient.

HTH !

We did run into a few gaps between what was asked for in checklists and what the agent asked for..the one we were not ready to fill that day ..sigh