why include a birth certificate

[AstroM33 0]

I was just wondering why the checklist says that a birth certificate of the petitioner should be included in the adjustment of status packet? Why? I have gone through the instructions of every single form (I-485, I-131, G-325A, etc.), but none seem to have a requirement to attach a copy of a birth certificate.

Any ideas?

[beejay 123]

That was my thinking too when we adjusted status from the K1 and I did not include my bc (I am the USC).

Last week I received an RFE from USCIS asking for it.

It does not seem to be required but it doesn't mean they won't ask for it. I think you just need to decide if you want to take that gamble or not.

good luck with whatever you decide.

[ELW 5]

It might be to prove citizenship. I guess it all depends upon how strict the adjudicator is. I did not include a copy of my birth certificate in the AOS packet, only my passport, and I got approved fine. Like beejay said, better not to take the gamble - send in everything you can!

[AstroM33 0]

That was my thinking too when we adjusted status from the K1 and I did not include my bc (I am the USC).

Last week I received an RFE from USCIS asking for it.

It does not seem to be required but it doesn't mean they won't ask for it. I think you just need to decide if you want to take that gamble or not.

good luck with whatever you decide.

Wow!! I wasn't even thinking about including mine. I was asking about including my wife's birth certificate. Well unfortunately I couldn't even attach mine if I wanted to because I have to look for it and most likely have to go and ask for a copy from somewhere or other. So I guess I will take a gamble.

I guess I should include the birth certificate of my wife? Right?

[beejay 123]

Oh, sorry! I didn't even realize you were asking about your wife's BC. If you have it I would definitely include it. I don't think it's required as part of any form but is just among the general things you send in with the packet. I have a "NOLO guide to immigration" book and I believe it said to include it on their checklist and that was why I did.

[JeffMayeth 0]

I was just wondering why the checklist says that a birth certificate of the petitioner should be included in the adjustment of status packet? Why? I have gone through the instructions of every single form (I-485, I-131, G-325A, etc.), but none seem to have a requirement to attach a copy of a birth certificate.

Any ideas?

We didn't sent BC of my USC husband..... just a copy of mine! It's not written in the instruction in the I-485 so no need to send! But then it's your decision it will not hurt if you include it!

[K&W 0]

Wow!! I wasn't even thinking about including mine. I was asking about including my wife's birth certificate. Well unfortunately I couldn't even attach mine if I wanted to because I have to look for it and most likely have to go and ask for a copy from somewhere or other. So I guess I will take a gamble.

I guess I should include the birth certificate of my wife? Right?

Yes, as far as I understand, you have to include your wife's foreign BC. It is described in I485 instruction Page 3 Item 2. Birth certificate.

Good luck!

K

[JeffMayeth 0]

Wow!! I wasn't even thinking about including mine. I was asking about including my wife's birth certificate. Well unfortunately I couldn't even attach mine if I wanted to because I have to look for it and most likely have to go and ask for a copy from somewhere or other. So I guess I will take a gamble.

I guess I should include the birth certificate of my wife? Right?

Yes, as far as I understand, you have to include your wife's foreign BC. It is described in I485 instruction Page 3 Item 2. Birth certificate.

Good luck!

K

In short only the beneficiary NOT the petitioner's BC!