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Question regarding birth certificate of principle applicant

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I am sponsoring my husband. we are applying from dubai. my husband (principle applicant ) has to provide IDENTITY AND CIVIL STATUS DOCUMENTS such as birth certificate. SO my question is
Should it be original or a notarized photocopy of that document?
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CharlieD10

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The Guide says all documents listed in Item 1 are to be originals. All others (birth certificates are listed under item 2) should be notarized copies, unless otherwise instructed.
 

blueangel371115

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CharlieD10 said:
The Guide says all documents listed in Item 1 are to be originals. All others (birth certificates are listed under item 2) should be notarized copies, unless otherwise instructed.
I ordered a certified.copy, is that the same thing? And I don't need an apostille do I?
 

CharlieD10

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blueangel371115 said:
I ordered a certified.copy, is that the same thing? And I don't need an apostille do I?
For you, no. OP is applying from the Middle East, different requirements. A certified true copy from the relevant authority is all that is required for US.
 

blueangel371115

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CharlieD10 said:
For you, no. OP is applying from the Middle East, different requirements. A certified true copy from the relevant authority is all that is required for US.
I was worried because they asked if I needed one when I ordered it. Phew.