Question: Do I need to have my fiancé´s original BC?

[Daniela Figueroa 5]

Hi All, I´m seeing contradicting information so I want to get answers from people that already got their visas.

Do I need to have my fiancé´s original Birth Certificate for the interview or is a copy enough?

 

I´m still waiting on NOA2 to but need confirmation on that. Thanks. 

 

[Rachel n Tyler 273]

Certified copy is best

[JeanneAdil 7,299]

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/family-immigration/nonimmigrant-visa-for-a-fiance-k-1.html#6

 

if you fail to bring the original or certified copy ,  the case will get 221g while they wait for one to be produced 

fiancee should also bring one to the US with English translation for your records 

[Daniela Figueroa 5]

36 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/family-immigration/nonimmigrant-visa-for-a-fiance-k-1.html#6

 

if you fail to bring the original or certified copy ,  the case will get 221g while they wait for one to be produced 

fiancee should also bring one to the US with English translation for your records 

I would bring my original BC and a copy but I´ve had people tell me they´ve gotten their visa approved with just a copy of their FIANCE´S BC. 

[Dashinka 26,203]

Just to be clear on nomenclature, no one gets an "original" BC, the issuing agency will only provide a "certified copy" (usually stamped or embossed by the issuing agency) which many also refer to as an "original" document.  Heck, in many cases an "original" paper copy may not even exist anymore if it was transferred to a digital "original"

 

That said, yes, you need a certified copy of the BC.

 

Good Luck!

Edited yesterday at 12:22 PM by Dashinka