How do I answer this?

[monicarondell 0]

Hi VJ'ers!

My fiance's father never signed his birth certificate so therefore he has no one listed as his father. However, he does know who his father is and he lives in the USA. When he fills out the K-1 forms and it requires the birth certificates of his parents and give information about both his parents should he do this? His father acknowledges him as his son but has never supported him financially and never changed the birth certificate to reflect his acceptance of parentage. How should he answer these questions?

Thanks!

[reese1 68]

The k1 petition does not ask for the birth certificates of the beneficiary or petitioner. IMO he should leave the name off of the form. Only because even though he knows he is his father, paternity has not been legally established.

[Phil & Alla 26]

Birth certificates of the USC's (beneficiary)parents are not required, only the birth certificate of the USC or other proof he is a USC. The G-325A will be where he lists his parents (you will need to fill one out also). On this form he will either need to list him as his father or put "unknown". This will be up to him, but if no one is listed on his birth certificate, a DNA test would be needed to prove paternity. If he goes by his father's last name, probably best to list him as his father?

[monicarondell 0]

Thanks so much... he has his mother's last name , so I will tell him to put "unknown" since paternity was not legally established. So I, the USC, am the only one that needs to present my parent's birth certificates and their marriage licences, correct?

I'm sorry...I forgot to mention that we received our NOA2 and are preparing paperwork for the next step.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

So I, the USC, am the only one that needs to present my parent's birth certificates and their marriage licences, correct?

You only need to proffer a proof of US citizenship for yourself, for instance, a photo copy your birth certificate, or your US passport, or naturalization certificate.

I'm sorry...I forgot to mention that we received our NOA2 and are preparing paperwork for the next step.

In that case, refer to the embassy or consulate website where your fiancee will be interviewed for the required documents and evidence.

[reese1 68]

The k1 petition does not ask for the birth certificates of the beneficiary or petitioner. IMO he should leave the name off of the form. Only because even though he knows he is his father, paternity has not been legally established.

Sorry meant to put of the parents of the beneficiary and petitoner.

[Phil & Alla 26]

Here is my cover letter indicating what you will need. No prenatal birth certificates for either of you, just proof your are a US citizen

I-129F Cover Letter

Phillip Allison Oxxx

860 S Blvd.

Lake, AZ 86xxx

United States Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

P.O. Box 660151

Dallas, TX 75266

December 4, 2011

Nature of the submission:I-129F ORIGINAL SUBMISSION

Dear Madam or Sir,

Enclosed please find my Form I-129F, Petition for K-1 Fiancée Visa for Alla Alexandrovna Kxxx and the following supporting documents (in order):

• Payment in the amount of $340

• G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance

• I-129F Supplement: Part A, Question 9, Names of Sponsor's Prior Spouses

• I-129F Supplement: Part B, Question 10, Names of Alien's Prior Spouses

• I-129F Supplement: Part B, Question 18, explanation of meeting

• G-325A and passport style photo (Petitioner)

• G-325A and passport style photo (Beneficiary)

• Petitioner's Proof of U.S. Citizenship

• Letter from Petitioner certifying intent to marry Beneficiary

• Letter from Beneficiary certifying intent to marry Petitioner

• Proof of Having Met in the Past Two Years

• Divorce Decree for Petitioner

• Divorce Decree for Beneficiary

Copies of documents are exact photocopies and I understand I may need to submit original

documents to an Immigration or Consular officer at a later time.

Yours truly,

Phillip Allison Oxxx