RFE on BC , AOS after K1 visa

[dhaubau86 47]

Hi, 

           I received a RFE for original birth certificate yesterday. We initially sent copies of birth certificate translation in English assuming it will suffice. Unfortunately, it didn't and we are really disappointed on ourselves for sending only copy of translation. 

The RFE states "Submit a copy of the applicant's foreign birth certificate issued by appropriate civil authority. USCIS will only accepts a long form birth certificate which lists at least one parent. If the document is in a language other than English, You must submit a copy of foreign birth certificate and a complete English translation." 

 

So in this scenario, we are to submit COPY OF ORIGINAL BIRTH CERTIFICATE (Which is in FOREIGN LANGUAGE) and ORIGINAL TRANSLATION OF BIRTH CERTIFICATE correct? 

I got advise that original translation would have been suffice had we have sent it at the first place. USICIS doesn't accepts copy of translation? Translation must be in original form?

 

As I understand the requirement, I am about to submit a 

COPY OF FOREIGN BIRTH CERTIFICATE IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE and 

ORIGINAL TRANSLATION along with the  copy of RFE letter and cover letter.

Please correct me if I have to send any other documents. Also, any other info is much appreciated..

Edited March 26, 2019 by dhaubau86

[K1visaHopeful 2,662]

2 minutes ago, dhaubau86 said:

Hi, 

           I received a RFE for original birth certificate yesterday. We initially sent copies of birth certificate translation in English assuming it will suffice. Unfortunately, it didn't and we are really disappointed on ourselves for sending only copy of translation. 

The RFE states "Submit a copy of the applicant's foreign birth certificate issued by appropriate civil authority. USCIS will only accepts a long form birth certificate which lists at least one parent. If the document is in a language other than English, You must submit a copy of foreign birth certificate and a complete English translation." 

 

So in this scenario, we are to submit COPY OF ORIGINAL BIRTH CERTIFICATE (Which is in FOREIGN LANGUAGE) and ORIGINAL TRANSLATION OF BIRTH CERTIFICATE correct? 

Correct.

2 minutes ago, dhaubau86 said:

I got advise that original translation would have been suffice had we have sent it at the first place. USICIS doesn't accepts copy of translation? Translation must be in original form?

 

As I understand the requirement, I am about to submit a 

COPY OF FOREIGN BIRTH CERTIFICATE IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE and 

ORIGINAL TRANSLATION along with the  copy of RFE letter. 

Please correct me if I have to send any other documents. Also, any other info is much appreciated..

Yes. That's what you need.

[dhaubau86 47]

1 minute ago, K1visaHopeful said:

Correct.

Yes. That's what you need.

Thank you

[K1visaHopeful 2,662]

Read this too. It explains the difference between whether original or copies of translations are accepted.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/AFM/HTML/AFM/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-2061/0-0-0-2253.html

[dhaubau86 47]

8 minutes ago, K1visaHopeful said:

Read this too. It explains the difference between whether original or copies of translations are accepted.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/AFM/HTML/AFM/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-2061/0-0-0-2253.html

Thanks Again. BTW I checked your Timeline. Are you still waiting for your EAD ? 

[K1visaHopeful 2,662]

Just now, dhaubau86 said:

Thanks Again. BTW I checked your Timeline. Are you still waiting for your EAD ? 

Yes. I was predicted to receive it last week but I got an RFE for my MC's (that I think they lost) on the 19th, received the hard copy Saturday and mailed out the response yesterday as it was Monday and the post office was closed Sunday. Should hear some results soon.

[tirzajogja 56]

On 3/26/2019 at 2:33 PM, dhaubau86 said:

Hi, 

           I received a RFE for original birth certificate yesterday. We initially sent copies of birth certificate translation in English assuming it will suffice. Unfortunately, it didn't and we are really disappointed on ourselves for sending only copy of translation. 

The RFE states "Submit a copy of the applicant's foreign birth certificate issued by appropriate civil authority. USCIS will only accepts a long form birth certificate which lists at least one parent. If the document is in a language other than English, You must submit a copy of foreign birth certificate and a complete English translation." 

 

So in this scenario, we are to submit COPY OF ORIGINAL BIRTH CERTIFICATE (Which is in FOREIGN LANGUAGE) and ORIGINAL TRANSLATION OF BIRTH CERTIFICATE correct? 

I got advise that original translation would have been suffice had we have sent it at the first place. USICIS doesn't accepts copy of translation? Translation must be in original form?

 

As I understand the requirement, I am about to submit a 

COPY OF FOREIGN BIRTH CERTIFICATE IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE and 

ORIGINAL TRANSLATION along with the  copy of RFE letter and cover letter.

Please correct me if I have to send any other documents. Also, any other info is much appreciated..

Hi @dhaubau86 I also received the same RFE about birth certificate,  even though I've sent the copy of my original bilingual (Indonesian-English) birth certificate. I replied the RFE by sending them the same document and plus, an original translation by sworn translator. 

Have you had any updates or responses from USCIS about your RFE? 

[dhaubau86 47]

3 hours ago, tirzajogja said:

Hi @dhaubau86 I also received the same RFE about birth certificate,  even though I've sent the copy of my original bilingual (Indonesian-English) birth certificate. I replied the RFE by sending them the same document and plus, an original translation by sworn translator. 

Have you had any updates or responses from USCIS about your RFE? 

Yes, the case got updated about the week after that they received the RFE response. On April 10th it was ready for interview schedule and still says the same. FOR EAD and AP there is no progress and submitted a SR about 2 weeks ago. I think getting RFE puts you back to the backlog.. SMH