I-130, beneficiary's birth certificate needed?

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Good morning, VJ. I've searched for answers to this question and I've seen posts going both ways, so apologies for asking such a basic question. According to the guides and the USCIS website, it does not appear to me that the I-130 packet needs to include the beneficiary's birth certificate, or passport or any other kind of government-issued ID, for that matter. Is that correct? I've heard anecdotally that a foreign birth certificate is actually required at the USCIS step. Thanks in advance.

[Done--Really 331]

No--not required. You will need an original or certified BC when you get to NVC in a few months.

[Adil & Jeanne 296]

They may send RFE asking for this so be prepared with a translated certified copy. I got 2 of everything. One for immigration and 1 for NVC. And 1 for our own files.

Good morning, VJ. I've searched for answers to this question and I've seen posts going both ways, so apologies for asking such a basic question. According to the guides and the USCIS website, it does not appear to me that the I-130 packet needs to include the beneficiary's birth certificate, or passport or any other kind of government-issued ID, for that matter. Is that correct? I've heard anecdotally that a foreign birth certificate is actually required at the USCIS step. Thanks in advance.

[Done--Really 331]

The chances of an RFE asking for your BC by USCIS are slim to none, but never ever hurts to have extra copies of everything as we all go thru the process.

[Crossed_fingers 128]

Thanks for the answers! If any other members have actually received an RFE for not including a beneficiary's birth certificate with the initial I-130 packet, I would appreciate hearing from them. For the time being I plan on following the instructions on the USCIS website, which do not include the birth certificate on the list of required documents.

[OBX 51]

No--not required. You will need an original or certified BC when you get to NVC in a few months.

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[Done--Really 331]

Just can't figure out why so many folks don't want to follow directions