DE RANTAU Should we Proceed? How? Certifying Documents for Foreign Country

TL;DR

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

Transcript

so did you figure out what that email meant what we're supposed to do yeah we're supposed to get certified true copies of our documents oh well I have certified two copies in our folder no no the marriage certificate and birth certificates that you have are certified copies we need certified true copies and we need to go to a notary public these ar... Read More

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.

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.

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.
• 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.