Help! Asked for original copy of letter for intent to marry three days before the consuler interview.

[omya 10]

Hey all!

My fiance got a confirmation email from the Ankara embassy a couple days before consular interview that asked for an original copy of the letter of intent to marry (they seem to want the original signature). The email does specify that the i134 can be scanned. Were you all asked for an signed original copy (not scanned/copied) or did you submit a scanned one during your consular interviews?

 

It's really hard for me to send the document at this point, cargo companies can't take it in time. I would appreciate if you shared your experiences here.

 

Thanks.

[Mike E 11,722]

Can you copy / paste what the email said (minus any personal info)?

 

Meanwhile write a new letter. Print it. Sign it. Scan it. Send it to to your fiancé over email.  

[omya 10]

Thanks for the reply. This is the way they phrased it in the email:

 

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Documents and/or Actions Required:

• DS160 form (Electronic submission), Please complete an electronic visa application., Print and bring us your DS160 confirmation page.
• Police Certificate, Turkey (Original), Required for all Turkish citizens or residents of Turkey. Must include archive records check (Arsiv kayitli Adli Sicil Kaydi)., Not required for follow-to-join asylee/refugee (V92/93) applicants.
• Birth Certificate, Turkey (Original), Nüfus kayit örnegi (Please note that all actions (divorce(s), marriage(s) and death(s)) must be listed on your NKO).
• Divorce decree of your petitioner (Original and English translation), English translation is not required for the documents in Turkish., if applicable.
• Letter of Intent to Marry within 90 Days from Petitioner (Original).
• I-134, Affidavit of Support (Photocopy).
• IRS Transcript (Photocopy), From petitioner and any co- sponsors for the most recent year. If the petitioner did not file a tax return, they must provide a letter explaining why.
• Proof of relationship between you and your fiancé / spouse. (Original), May include-but not limited to-photographs, email messages, phone logs, internet chat logs, and travel tickets which show a continuing relationship between petitioner and beneficiary.
• IMBRA pamphlet, Before your visa interview at the U.S. embassy or consulate abroad, it is important that you carefully read this pamphlet. In doing so, you will learn about your rights and protections, as well as resources available to you, if help is needed when you come to the United States.

 

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[Mike E 11,722]

Ouch. As worded  that they are going to RFE her for a fresh letter.  Go with a scanned copy and see what happens. 

[omya 10]

Got it, thanks.

[Inveigh 69]

On 3/2/2023 at 4:01 PM, omya said:

Got it, thanks.

Omya.

Oh my god GOOD LUCK ON YOUR INTERVIEW GUYS. Please let us know how you handled that letter for your intent to marry. My fiancé and I pray everything works out,

and if you pass, CONGRADULATIONS IN ADVANCE!

Edited March 3, 2023 by Inveigh

[Feyza 4]

I hope it all went well. Did you have any problems with the scanned copies of the original documents?

[omya 10]

She got approved! Thank God! Re: original copy. I did end up finding a person that was flying to Istanbul and sent my documents with them. I really didn't want to go through any administrative processing etc.

[Feyza 4]

Congratulations!! I printed it with my fiance's e-signature. My interview is tomorrow, I hope it'll be fine. I got a little worried now.

[Crazy Cat 39,193]

14 minutes ago, Feyza said:

I printed it with my fiance's e-signature

Was it a scan of a hand-written signature?

Edited March 6, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[Feyza 4]

Yes it is a scan of hand signature. 

[omya 10]

Don't be worried. Even though I was paranoid about it, I think the chances of them asking for the original document were actually low. Worst case, they'll ask you to submit the original after the interview.

[Feyza 4]

14 minutes ago, omya said:

Don't be worried. Even though I was paranoid about it, I think the chances of them asking for the original document were actually low. Worst case, they'll ask you to submit the original after the interview.

Thank you so much 😊

[Ontarkie 13,904]

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[MonkeyDan 27]

I am going to Istanbul to visit my fiance in May.  We are still NOA1 stage but in preparation for the interview, I think I will bring with me an original signed letter of intent to marry in case they require an updated one from me also, and have him hold onto it for the interview.