Correcting Marital Status Records

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Disclosing your previous marriage and divorce is essential for your I-130 petition. Gather your marriage certificate and divorce decree to update your marital status in official records. Contact U.S. Authorities to correct your status, which may take weeks to months. Consider obtaining a certified copy of your marriage certificate from Nepal if needed.

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do i need previous marriaeg certificate or just divorce
For your I-* petition, you will need both your previous marriage certificate and your divorce decree to accurately disclose your marital history.
- Marriage Certificate: To prove your previous marriage.
- Divorce Decree: To show the termination of your previous marriage.
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i only have divorce decree
It is important to have both the marriage certificate and divorce decree to accurately disclose your marital history. If you only have the divorce decree, it might be helpful to try and obtain a copy of your marriage certificate from Nepal. Would you like assistance in connecting with a local lawyer to help you with this process?
how to correct official record
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To correct your official record:
- Contact the relevant U.S. authorities to update your marital status.
- Obtain a certified copy of your marriage certificate from Nepal.
- Submit both your marriage certificate and divorce decree to update your marital status.
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how long it take to correct my marital status with US authoriteis
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Correcting your marital status with U.S. authorities can take a few weeks to several months, depending on the processing times of the relevant agencies. Here are the steps:
- Contact the appropriate U.S. authorities (e.g., USCIS) to update your marital status.
- Submit the required documents (marriage certificate and divorce decree).
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Rita Kumari
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but i was divorced before coming to USA
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