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JJCT
05-17-2008, 06:43 AM
I got my last packet today from NVC! I am in the middle of filling out the form and I don't see where is asks for original birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc. Am I missing something? I typed in the web address it gave me in my letter for instructions, but the address doesn't work. Is there a check list somewhere of stuff I need to send with my DS-230 form?
Ronko
05-17-2008, 12:07 PM
HI JContreras83,

You can find all the information at : http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3190.html

Check civil documents for the part with birth certificate, marriage cert, police records and so on.

Good luck with filling it !

Ronko
JJCT
05-17-2008, 04:13 PM
Thank you so much Ronko!
Ronko
05-17-2008, 04:48 PM
You are more than welcome.
I`m happy to help as I was helped through this process by people from this forum !

Feel free to ask any question about DS230, it is a tough form to fill out.
I hope I won`t get a RFE, I have sent my DS230 last week.

Good luck !
Ronko
monki12
05-17-2008, 05:59 PM
dont forget the passport pics......
tasksgirl
05-17-2008, 06:28 PM
Ok I know "police certifcate" is not required right? And not even available for Mexico? But on James shortcuts it does say court/police records is that required for all or only for something major ?
Ronko
05-17-2008, 06:48 PM
I guess it depends on the country as to police records. I needed them (Romania)...
JJCT
05-17-2008, 07:49 PM
Hey Task-

I asked a lawyer about the police certificate and he said that I need to get these things:

Wa state patrol -Get his background check
Municiple Court -Get certified copy of his records
King County Clerks Office (Court House) -Get certified copy for any and all cases he has been involved with.

Hope that helps. :)
chalakita
05-17-2008, 11:24 PM
What happened if the alien had never been in trouble?
brezarenee
05-17-2008, 11:39 PM
If the applicant has never been in trouble, than you don't need to send any police reports - at least for Mexico that is. I think different consulates might have different requirements though...
tasksgirl
05-18-2008, 12:58 AM
Hey Task-

I asked a lawyer about the police certificate and he said that I need to get these things:

Wa state patrol -Get his background check
Municiple Court -Get certified copy of his records
King County Clerks Office (Court House) -Get certified copy for any and all cases he has been involved with.

Hope that helps. :)

wow all of that .. I get lost when it comes to criminal/court/police records.. whats the differences between those 3 things..
Eddie & Angie
05-18-2008, 01:44 AM
I'm confused!!! I thought I read somewhere that you dont need to provide those records from the time they lived or if they still live in the US. I would think that the reason for that is that this information will come up during the backgrou. Did I read this incorrectly??? Someone please enlighten me.....Thanks!
JJCT
05-18-2008, 09:05 PM
My husband had warrants and was arrested for not paying traffic tickets. Everything is all cleared up now, but the laywer said that it is important to show proof from those 3 places to show that he has a clean record now.

The lawyer I talked to is an immigration attorney from the city of Seattle so I feel confident that he is giving me correct information, plus it doesn't hurt to have those documents just in case.