DE RANTAU Should we Proceed? How? Certifying Documents for Foreign Country | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

The video provides an update on the D-rental application process, specifically regarding the certification of documents required for the application.

Key Insights

• 📜 The U.S. embassy cannot certify state-issued documents as they are not within their jurisdiction.
• ©️ The confusion arises from the difference between certified two copies and certified true copies of documents.
• 📜 The suggested process for document certification is to send them to the Secretary of State in the respective state.
• 🤱 The family may need to go through additional steps and pay fees specific to the state of Hawaii.
• 🤝 Mailing applications and dealing with logistics can be challenging for applicants not in their home country.
• 📜 Hiring agencies for document certification can be expensive and may not be worth it for some applicants.
• 📜 The entire process of document certification and D-rental application may take at least four months.

Transcript

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Questions & Answers

Q: Why is the family's D-rental application stalled?

The application is stalled because the certification of documents is required, and the family needs clarification on the process.

Q: Can the U.S. embassy certify the required documents?

No, as marriage certificates and birth certificates are issued by state governments, the U.S. embassy does not have control over them.

Q: How should the family proceed with getting the documents certified?

The family should send the documents to the Secretary of State in the respective state for certification.

Q: Are there any alternative methods to get the documents certified?

Some search terms that might be helpful in finding alternative methods include apostille, certification of authentication, and legalization.

Q: Why is the family's D-rental application stalled?

The application is stalled because the certification of documents is required, and the family needs clarification on the process.

More Insights

• The U.S. embassy cannot certify state-issued documents as they are not within their jurisdiction.

• The confusion arises from the difference between certified two copies and certified true copies of documents.

• The suggested process for document certification is to send them to the Secretary of State in the respective state.

• The family may need to go through additional steps and pay fees specific to the state of Hawaii.

• Mailing applications and dealing with logistics can be challenging for applicants not in their home country.

• Hiring agencies for document certification can be expensive and may not be worth it for some applicants.

• The entire process of document certification and D-rental application may take at least four months.

• Contacting the Malaysian Embassy in Japan or waiting until returning to Malaysia can provide further guidance on the process.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The family's D-rental application is currently stalled and requires additional information regarding the certification of documents.

• The U.S. embassy cannot certify the documents as they are state-issued and not within their jurisdiction.

• The suggested process is to send the documents to the Secretary of State in the state where they were issued for certification.