Wife applying for B1/B2

[Crazy Cat 39,227]

1 minute ago, straypixelz9 said:

 And then, I must file marriage certificate hear in states. As it's a Guatemalan certificate 

There is absolutely no requirement for a foreign marriage certificate be registered in the US....

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Just now, missileman said:

There is absolutely no requirement for a foreign marriage certificate be registered in the US....

Thank you sir! 

[geowrian 22,335]

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Guatemala.html

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Marriage Certificates

Available

Fees: Quetzal 15(approximately $2.00)

Document Name:  Certificado de Matrimonio

Issuing Authority: The applicant needs to request marriage certificates from RENAP (National Registry of Persons) and not his or her municipality.

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Yes / Black or blue / Circle

Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Registrador Civil de las Personas

Registration Criteria: The interested party should send a request to RENAP in any RENAP agency in the country. The request should at least include the full name and date of birth and/or number of the libro (book), folio (page), and partida (registration) under which the marriage was recorded.

Procedure for Obtaining: More information regarding RENAP (addresses and fees in other towns) may be found at their website.

Certified Copies Available: Certified copies are not available.

Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents

Exceptions:  None

Comments:  The birth certificates usually have annotations regarding marriage or divorces of the person. However, the annotated Birth Certificates are not accepted instead of the marriage certificate.

 

[straypixelz9 0]

The I-130 petition is on the horizon, I have a lot to prepare for that and educate myself on. That process is to come. My main concerns are this upcoming embassy meeting. And I believe my questions concerning that have been thoroughly answered. I thank you all for that.

[milimelo 4,199]

50 minutes ago, straypixelz9 said:

Our lawyer suggest all signatures be authenticated, and that it also be translated and notarized. And then, I must file marriage certificate hear in states. As it's a Guatemalan certificate 

If not in English, yes it needs translation but authentication or notarization not needed. Sounds like you lawyer is after some extra money based on your not familiarizing yourself enough with forms o procedures. Head up to guides above and read until you can recite all steps through naturalization. 

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Just now, milimelo said:

If not in English, yes it needs translation but authentication or notarization not needed. Sounds like you lawyer is after some extra money based on your not familiarizing yourself enough with forms o procedures. Head up to guides above and read until you can recite all steps through naturalization. 

Yes, I wouldnt be surprised your correct about the lawyer. Thank you kindly for the advice. I will certainly be living in the guides section alot.

[carmel34 3,531]

14 hours ago, straypixelz9 said:

She has a letter of acceptance from the Hospital here, as well as a letter from her Hospital there.

If denied a tourist visa for this (highly likely, given that it is not for tourism, and her previous visa denials which are all on her record), she can simply request a delay in this one month observation experience and do it after the CR-1 visa process is approved about a year after you file the I-130 petition (assuming all goes well).  And as others have said, don't jeopardize her CR-1 chances by misrepresenting any information on the tourist visa application.  A more important question for her future opportunities to practice medicine in the US after immigrating will be the courses, rotations, residencies, etc. that she will need to satisfy to become licensed in the state where she will live.  Spend the money on that or visits to see her during the one year CR-1 process instead of wasting it on attorneys who tend to make mistakes, slow down the process, and charge you for things you can easily do yourself.  Good luck!

Edited July 29, 2019 by carmel34