question about form I-485

[BigMike93ATX 2]

it says i got to send in a copy of my marriage certificate. do i have to send a certified copy of my marriage certificate? or can i just make a plain photo copy of it and will that be good? thank you

[TBoneTX 45,451]

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Interpret instructions literally.  "Copy" = a photocopy.  Maybe take the original to the interview, whenever that's scheduled.

[jeszy 39]

I think we sent an original one it was only $10. 

[eckoin 211]

A photocopy is fine, bring the original or certified copy to the interview. 

 

Or send the certified copy if you want. Doesn't matter. 

[payxibka 10,045]

11 hours ago, BigMike93ATX said:

it says i got to send in a copy of my marriage certificate. do i have to send a certified copy of my marriage certificate? or can i just make a plain photo copy of it and will that be good? thank you

Legible photocopy of the original or certified copy is what a careful read of the instructions say

[Pitaya 2,577]

3 hours ago, payxibka said:

Legible photocopy of the original or certified copy is what a careful read of the instructions say

^^^^^^THIS

 

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Marriage Certificate and Other Proof of Relationship

If you are filing Form I-485 as the derivative applicant spouse of the principal applicant, you generally must submit a photocopy of your marriage certificate issued by the appropriate civil authority where the marriage took place.

Ref: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-485instr.pdf , page 10. 

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Copies. You should submit legible photocopies of documents requested, unless the Instructions specifically state that you must submit an original document. USCIS may request an original document at the time of filing or at any time duringprocessing of an application, petition, or request. If USCIS requests an original document from you, it will be returned to you after USCIS determines it no longer needs your original.

NOTE: If you submit original documents when not required or requested by USCIS or the Immigration Court, your original documents may remain a part of the record, USCIS or the Immigration Court will not automatically return them to you, and your original documents may be immediately destroyed upon receipt.

Ref: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-485instr.pdf, page 5.