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NonyGuy   0

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I'm mailing my package tomorrow. My only copy of my divorce decree is my original copy with the certified stamp on it. Is this okay to send??

Also, it's two pages that are stapled together...but the 2nd page doesnt have the certified stamp on it. Only the 1st page. I was told this is no big deal by the courts because the 1st page has both me and my ex-wife's names on it...even though the judges stamp/signature is on the 2nd page.

Will this matter?

Also, my decree looks pretty raggedy because it was stapled and unstapled so many times and tossed around. Does that matter??

Thanks everyone!

21 JUL 07 : K1 package mailed to Nebraska Service Center

24 JUL 07 : K1 arrived in Lincoln, NE

24 JUL 07 : USPS status of package: DELIVERED:)

02 AUG 07 : NOA1 from CSC

03 DEC 07: NOA2

12 DEC 07: NVC Receives

14 DEC 07: NVC sends to Bangkok

17 DEC 07: Consulate receives

08 JAN 08: Packet 3 sent

08 JAN 08: Given date of interview

11 JAN 08: Interview...approved already before getting to the window!...NO questions asked

25 JAN 08: My lady arrives in IAD-Washington DC:)

19 APR 08: Married in Alexandria, VA (5 days before Visa expires)

20 JUN 08: Mailing in AOS packet

18 DEC 09: GREEN CARD RECEIVED:)

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payxibka   10,048

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I'm mailing my package tomorrow. My only copy of my divorce decree is my original copy with the certified stamp on it. Is this okay to send??

Also, it's two pages that are stapled together...but the 2nd page doesnt have the certified stamp on it. Only the 1st page. I was told this is no big deal by the courts because the 1st page has both me and my ex-wife's names on it...even though the judges stamp/signature is on the 2nd page.

Will this matter?

Also, my decree looks pretty raggedy because it was stapled and unstapled so many times and tossed around. Does that matter??

Thanks everyone!

Send a copy of it... your original certified copy should be maintained in your possession. If you send it in you will NOT get it back.

YMMV

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TimsDaisy   0

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Send a copy of both pages and highlight the part that says "Absolute" just so it is extra visible.

Unless an original is explicitly required, send a copy on all items. Far, far safer.

I-129F/K1

1-12-07 mailed to CSC

1-22-07 DHS cashes the I-129F check

1-23-07 NOA1 Notice Date

1-26-07 NOA1 arrives in the post

4-25-07 Touched!

4-26-07 Touched again!

5-3-07 NOA2!!! Two approval emails received at 11:36am

5-10-07 Arrived at NVC/5-14-07 Left NVC - London-bound!

5-17-07??? London receives?

5-20-07 Packet 3 mailed

5-26-07 Packet 3 received

5-29-07 Packet 3 returned, few days later than planned due to bank holiday weekend

6-06-07 Medical in London (called to schedule on May 29)

6-11-07 "Medical in file" at Embassy

6-14-07 Resent packet 3 to Embassy after hearing nothing about first try

6-22-07 DOS says "applicant now eligible for interview," ie: they enter p3 into their system

6-25-07 DOS says interview date is August 21

6-28-07 Help from our congressional representative gives us new interview date: July 6

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pushbrk Grand Master

pushbrk   13,611

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Send a copy of both pages and highlight the part that says "Absolute" just so it is extra visible.

I agree with sending a copy but not all States use the term "absolute" on their divorce decress. MA does, but that's the only place I ever heard of it.

That said, what you really want is a government issued "certified copy" of your divorce decree. It is actually an extract of only the vital statistics. It contains nothing about the settlement. I would obtain at least on of those and get it and a photocopy of it into the hands of your fiance so she has it at the interview if asked. Then make sure she brings it with her to the USA so you don't have to pay for another one.

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reach449 Community Regular

reach449   2

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NO...you need originals. I just asked this question today. Also my attorney told me I needed originals. Read this Thread. Also send them copies and they will look at originals and keep the copies. Good luck.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...p;#entry1060509

SAO'S AND RANDY'S TIMELINES:

K-1

03/05/07-NAO1

06/03/07-NOA2

08/06/07-INTERVIEW>>PASSED INTERVIEW!!

08/21/07-POE LAX!!!

09/24/07-Wedding

AOS:

10/29/07-All, (three) NOA1's received in the mail!

11/20/07-Biometric's Appointment/Complied with..no problems

12/18/07-NOA for interview appointment...02/12/08

01/04/08-Recieved EAD card and AP in the US mail!

02/12/08-AOS APPROVED AT INTERVIEW; CARD ORDERED

02/28/08-Green Card arrived in mail.

Removal of Conditions:

11/12/09-Mailed I-751 package

11/23/09-NOA 1

01/21/10-USCIS confirms no Biometrics

02/16/10-Card Production ordered

02/27/10-Green Card arrived!

N-400 Naturalization Citizenship:

12/12/2014-N-400 Package received by Lewisville Lockbox

12/18/2014-I-797C NOA received in mail; sent in old version of N-400

01/02/2014-USCIS Lewisville Received Package

01/06/2014-Checked Cashed

01/12/2014-Email from USCIS Receipt of Package

02/03/15-Biometrics Completed

02/04/15-USCIS notice of scheduling Interview

02/24/15-Interview scheduled for 03/31/2015

03/31/2015-Interview>Went Very well!

04/28/2015-OATH

pushbrk Grand Master

pushbrk   13,611

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NO...you need originals. I just asked this question today. Also my attorney told me I needed originals. Read this Thread. Also send them copies and they will look at originals and keep the copies. Good luck.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...p;#entry1060509

You are mixing issues. The OP is filing a petition. He does not need to send original supporting documents with the petition. An original "Certified Copy" should be available for viewing, if asked, at the interview. What is "Original" on a "Certified Copy" is the seal. Do you think that if THE "original" divorce decree was lost or destroyed that you would be dead in the water?

You probably photocopied a Certified Copy and your attorney is asking you for the original Certified Copy.

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NonyGuy   0

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my second page of the decree doesnt have a CERTIFIED stamp/seal or any markings on it at all except mine and my ex's signatures and the judges signature (which was just a stamp)

is this bad? BOTH pages dont have to have the CERTIFIED thing on them do they?

21 JUL 07 : K1 package mailed to Nebraska Service Center

24 JUL 07 : K1 arrived in Lincoln, NE

24 JUL 07 : USPS status of package: DELIVERED:)

02 AUG 07 : NOA1 from CSC

03 DEC 07: NOA2

12 DEC 07: NVC Receives

14 DEC 07: NVC sends to Bangkok

17 DEC 07: Consulate receives

08 JAN 08: Packet 3 sent

08 JAN 08: Given date of interview

11 JAN 08: Interview...approved already before getting to the window!...NO questions asked

25 JAN 08: My lady arrives in IAD-Washington DC:)

19 APR 08: Married in Alexandria, VA (5 days before Visa expires)

20 JUN 08: Mailing in AOS packet

18 DEC 09: GREEN CARD RECEIVED:)

reach449 Community Regular

reach449   2

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my second page of the decree doesnt have a CERTIFIED stamp/seal or any markings on it at all except mine and my ex's signatures and the judges signature (which was just a stamp)

is this bad? BOTH pages dont have to have the CERTIFIED thing on them do they?

Pushbrk is right since you are filing your INITIAL K-1 package. All you need is a copy; I don't believe it will need to be stamped or have a raised seal on it. In fact I sent mine in on the initial K-1 package and all I had was signatures as you are saying.

I am sorry if I confused you, however you will need a "certified" copy of the original. (i.e. raised seal, court stamp) when your SO has the interview. That I know for sure. Yes, of-course you don't need the original, the "real one", when your SO has the interview. Of-course people lose these and just go to courthouse and get a certified copy of the original.

I really think you will be ok with you intitial K-1 package. I have just had a tough day concering originals and copies, while preparing for my SO's interview. I don't want people here on VJ to have to go what I am going through now. Again I am sorry for the mis-understanding.

Good Luck :thumbs:

reach449

SAO'S AND RANDY'S TIMELINES:

K-1

03/05/07-NAO1

06/03/07-NOA2

08/06/07-INTERVIEW>>PASSED INTERVIEW!!

08/21/07-POE LAX!!!

09/24/07-Wedding

AOS:

10/29/07-All, (three) NOA1's received in the mail!

11/20/07-Biometric's Appointment/Complied with..no problems

12/18/07-NOA for interview appointment...02/12/08

01/04/08-Recieved EAD card and AP in the US mail!

02/12/08-AOS APPROVED AT INTERVIEW; CARD ORDERED

02/28/08-Green Card arrived in mail.

Removal of Conditions:

11/12/09-Mailed I-751 package

11/23/09-NOA 1

01/21/10-USCIS confirms no Biometrics

02/16/10-Card Production ordered

02/27/10-Green Card arrived!

N-400 Naturalization Citizenship:

12/12/2014-N-400 Package received by Lewisville Lockbox

12/18/2014-I-797C NOA received in mail; sent in old version of N-400

01/02/2014-USCIS Lewisville Received Package

01/06/2014-Checked Cashed

01/12/2014-Email from USCIS Receipt of Package

02/03/15-Biometrics Completed

02/04/15-USCIS notice of scheduling Interview

02/24/15-Interview scheduled for 03/31/2015

03/31/2015-Interview>Went Very well!

04/28/2015-OATH

 
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