Which documents MUST be original copies for the K-1 Visa Interview?

[Youngpb 0]

Hi there!

We finally made it, after a 2 year process it's time for the K-1 Interview! In the email received from the Malaysian Embassy, they state that original documents will be required at the interview. However, I've done a ton of searching and can't seem to find out which documents MUST be original. Could someone point me in the right direction or let me know which documents must be original?

From what I've found, the only thing I see so far is that the Birth certificate must be original. Does this mean the petitioner's birth certificate (and other documents) needs to be shipped to the Beneficiary's country?

I really appreciate all the help! I will be emailing these questions to the Embassy in Malaysia, however they often take quite long to respond (and often don't give the best answers) so I'm asking here as these questions have been pressing on my mind.

Thank you very much for the help, it's much appreciated <3

[IWander 583]

1 hour ago, Youngpb said:

Hi there!

We finally made it, after a 2 year process it's time for the K-1 Interview! In the email received from the Malaysian Embassy, they state that original documents will be required at the interview. However, I've done a ton of searching and can't seem to find out which documents MUST be original. Could someone point me in the right direction or let me know which documents must be original?

From what I've found, the only thing I see so far is that the Birth certificate must be original. Does this mean the petitioner's birth certificate (and other documents) needs to be shipped to the Beneficiary's country?

I really appreciate all the help! I will be emailing these questions to the Embassy in Malaysia, however they often take quite long to respond (and often don't give the best answers) so I'm asking here as these questions have been pressing on my mind.

Thank you very much for the help, it's much appreciated ❤️

 

This is a consulate specific question.  Typically original documents are needed from the applicant only.

[Mike E 11,725]

1 hour ago, Youngpb said:

Does this mean the petitioner's birth certificate (and other documents) needs to be shipped to the Beneficiary's country?

Original documents for a K-1 interview include:

 

* Beneficiary’s birth certificate 

 

* Documents that show all previous marriages of beneficiary and petitioner  have been terminated (divorce decrees, annulments, death certificates) prior to I-129F being filed

 

* police certificates of beneficiary

 

* passport of beneficiary

 

* medical exam results

 

Generally original U.S. birth certificates are not required.

 

 

[usaman1999 17]

Bogota is requiring the petitioner’s birth certificate as well. As the previous post related, it is embassy specific. 

[Mike E 11,725]

31 minutes ago, usaman1999 said:

Bogota is requiring the petitioner’s birth certificate as well. As the previous post related, it is embassy specific. 

I wonder what Bogata does when the petitioner is a naturalized U.S. citizen.

 

There was simply no way I was bringing my naturalization certificate to Rangoon. It stayed in my safe at home. Where it belongs. 

[usaman1999 17]

10 minutes ago, Mike E said:

I wonder what Bogata does when the petitioner is a naturalized U.S. citizen.

 

There was simply no way I was bringing my naturalization certificate to Rangoon. It stayed in my safe at home. Where it belongs. 

They take a passport. 

[Mike E 11,725]

33 minutes ago, usaman1999 said:

They take a passport. 

Even when petitioner is state side?

 

Not happening.

 

[usaman1999 17]

3 minutes ago, Mike E said:

Even when petitioner is state side?

 

Not happening.

 

I’m sorry I miss spoke. They ask for the copies of the petitioners passport that is proof of citizenship.

[Chancy 6,233]

17 hours ago, Youngpb said:

Could someone point me in the right direction or let me know which documents must be original?

 

Start here -- https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Supplements/Supplements_by_Post/KLL-Kuala-Lumpur.html#pre_interview_checklist

 

Based on the above link, these are the original documents required from K1 applicants in Malaysia -- passport, passport-style photos, birth certificate, Certificate of Good Conduct, medical results (if provided by panel physician), adoption papers (if applicable), previous marriage termination documents (if applicable), police certificates, criminal records (if applicable), military records (if applicable).