For my adjustment of status, do I need to include my my marriage license or my marriage certificate? What is the difference?

Answer:

For the adjustment of status you need to include a copy of the marriage certficate.

The marriage license gives you the authorization to get married. A marriage certificate proves that you are legally married. Whomever marries you and your witnesses will sign the marriage license which is then used to obtain your marriage certificate.

Submitted by: Kelly G. of Boston, MA, USA

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