Marriage Certificate Issues
You must obtain an original marriage certificate, or a certified copy, bearing the appropriate seal or stamp of the issuing authority.
Note: Marriage certificates from certain countries are unavailable.
More specific information is available from NVC, the nearest United States immigrant visa processing post, or online here.
Each country-specific page provides detailed information about the government-recognized and -authorized entity or agency(ies) within that country for obtaining civil documents, for example, birth, marriage, or divorce certificates, adoption decrees, police or prison records.
This information details the availability of each document, and how and where it can be obtained within that particular country.
- How do I file the I-130 Petition with USCIS?
- How do I send documents to the National Visa Center (NVC)?
- What if I cannot find or obtain my Birth Certificate?
- What documents do I need to show for divorce or termination of marriage?
- How do I find the requirements for the passport style pictures?
- How do I get the police certificates?
- How much money do I need to have or earn to qualify?
- How do I hire you to be my attorney?
If you have a question about the CR-1 Spouse Visa process, please use the form below. We will respond as quickly as possible.
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