Amanda Rivera
May 13, 2026 at 07:57 PM (edited) 🇨🇴 Colombia
Documents I wish I'd known to apostille before leaving the US
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Amanda Rivera
· May 13, 2026
Documents I wish I'd known to apostille before leaving the US
Year-1 lessons on documents I learned the hard way.
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Birth certificate
Everyone knows this one — get it first.
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Marriage certificate
Even if you're not using it — backup for if you marry someone here, or for healthcare-related stuff.
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Background check (FBI)
Takes 6+ weeks; start NOW.
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David Henderson
May 13, 2026 at 09:21 PMSaving this. FBI background check I had no idea took 6 weeks.
María Camila Restrepo
May 14, 2026 at 03:13 PMI'd add income/retirement/pension certificate to that list!
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