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My grandfather is my only possible co-sponsor.

He is 86 years old and there is no birth certificate on file for him. (No, he doesn't have a passport.) His birth was never registered. He grew up during a time when registering births was rather unnecessary. He's also African-American, which may have contributed to his family's reluctance to register his birth since he wasn't born in a hospital.

Getting a delayed birth certificate is not really an option because of his advanced age and plus there is no one that can attest to his birth since his parents have died and his siblings were born after him.

What am I to do?

He has discharge papers from the Army and also worked for U.S. customs. However, for all intents and purposes, he is not a documented American citizen.

What can I give the CO in Frankfurt to prove that my grandfather is a fine co-sponsor? Does the CO even ask for a birth certificate from the co-sponsor?

Any help would be appreciated.

DCF (Germany)

April 7, 2006 - Married

April 15, 2006 - I-130 sent to Frankfurt Consulate

April 22, 2006 - I-130 returned to us (personal checks not acceptable)

April 24, 2006 - I-130 resubmitted with Credit Card Payment Form

June 14, 2006 - I-130 Approved

June 15, 2006 - Packet 3 Received

June 16, 2006 - OF-169 & Passport (Biographical Page Only) faxed to the Consulate

June 17, 2006 - DS 230 Part 1 & OF-169 mailed to the Consulate

June 26, 2006 - Packet 4 Received

June 27, 2006 - Medical Examination in Berlin

July 21, 2006 - Interview at Frankfurt Consulate

July 21, 2006 - Visa Approved!

August 22, 2006 - America!

July 26, 2008 - I-751 sent to VSC

August 1, 2008 - Check cashed

August 1, 2008 - NOA-1 received

September 9, 2008 - Biometics Appointment

March 12, 2009 - Transfer from VSC to CSC?

March 16, 2009 - Approved (10-year green card should be mailed within 60 days)

 
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