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Original Marriage certificate Stolen

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Hi guys, I woke up this morning to an unfortunate event, my car got break in and my marriage certificate was in my bag... negligence on my part. However, I call the Marriage Registries in Nigeria for any supplement to make up for this loss. My only option according to the registrar was a certificate of true copy. Will this suffice uscis request for original copy and has anyone had similar experience? If so your input will be greatly appreciated.

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9 minutes ago, Lemonslice said:

See here which documents are acceptable: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country.html

The problem is I’m due to remove my condition this august... so they may need my original certificate for that.. I don’t know if I should call uscis to address this question 

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6 minutes ago, Bigmeg said:

The problem is I’m due to remove my condition this august... so they may need my original certificate for that.. I don’t know if I should call uscis to address this question 

Have you looked at the evidence requirements for the i751?

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3 minutes ago, Bigmeg said:

Yes and the require your original marriage certificate...

I think you need to read again.   

 

1.  You never submit an original document to the USCIS with any petition or application 

 

2.  Marriage certificate is not even mentioned as a requirement.   

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42 minutes ago, payxibka said:

I think you need to read again.   

 

1.  You never submit an original document to the USCIS with any petition or application 

 

2.  Marriage certificate is not even mentioned as a requirement.   

Thank you for this, I have the soft copy of this document... do you think that will suffice during my application?? 

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12 minutes ago, Bigmeg said:

Thank you for this, I have the soft copy of this document... do you think that will suffice during my application?? 

You can but not sure why you would send something that isn't even needed.   Best to concentrate on evidence that is and will benefit your chances of success 

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Op, you can go get a certified marriage certificate for you keeps as suggested by the registrar.

As others have already mentioned, marriage certificate is not required for I-751, Removal of Conditions. I recently filed I-751 and marriage is not listed as required document. Don't sweat yourself over this as it pertains to I-751. Concentrate more on documents related co-mingling of finances for I-751.

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*~*~*procedural question moved from “progress reports” to “process and procedures”*~*~*

Timeline in brief:

Married: September 27, 2014

I-130 filed: February 5, 2016

NOA1: February 8, 2016 Nebraska

NOA2: July 21, 2016

Interview: December 6, 2016 London

POE: December 19, 2016 Las Vegas

N-400 filed: September 30, 2019

Interview: March 22, 2021 Seattle

Oath: March 22, 2021 COVID-style same-day oath

 

Now a US citizen!

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21 hours ago, Bigmeg said:

Yes and the require your original marriage certificate...

Since when?  We didn't send a marriage certificate or a copy with my wife's I-751 package.

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"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

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August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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