Question about documentations for I-130 for a parent

[godlyatheist 0]

Hi,

I'm a USC through naturalizaiton and I want to petition my biological father from China to the US. I just have a few questions regarding the I-130 application form. Specifically, it's about the documentation I need.

I have all the certificates and document the instruction said to have; however, these were notified by notarized by state-owned notary in China. There's a Chinese and English copy of each documents. The instruction says to include certification that the translator is certified for English translation. Since it's a state-owned notary that did it, would it be implied that the translator's are certified? Or would I need additional paperwork to indicate that?

I was born through my father and mother's first marriage (only child). I would only need my birth certificate and my parents' marriage certificate right? I ask because my parents divorced and remarried when I was young. Looking at the wording of the instruction, it doesn't look like I need documentation for the additional marriages after I was born.

Thank you

Edited August 22, 2013 by godlyatheist

[RandyW 149]

Chinese Notarial Documents - see DOS China Reciprocity Schedule

Most of the documents needed can be obtained from one of China's Notarial Offices (Gong Zheng Chu). All Chinese documentation to be used abroad is processed through the notary offices and issued in the form of notarial certificates. Notarial offices are located in all major Chinese cities and in rural county seats

The documents required are the GongZhengShu 公证书

Sample application for documents (your province or hukou may vary):

http://www.bnpo.gov....72115331419.doc

http://www.bnpo.gov....ide/detail1.asp

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

Basically You need to prove you are qualifies to file ( a USC ) that you have a qualified relationship ( documents to show your father fathered you ) and to show you have had an on going relationship.

[Darnell 8,478]

sounds like you have white books.

with I-130 submittal, include photocopies (only), as you'll need the originals later at the interview.

[godlyatheist 0]

sounds like you have white books.

with I-130 submittal, include photocopies (only), as you'll need the originals later at the interview.

Yes I do have the white books for the birth certificates and marriage certificates. So I just submit photocopies for those along with I-130 right?

So far the checklist I have is:

I-130 for my father

My birth certificate

My parent's marriage certificate (1st marriage for both of them so no prior marriage)

My certificate of naturalization

My petition for name change (this was done when I became a citizen)

.......show you have had an on going relationship.

What would I need to demonstrate this?

Thanks to everyone that replied!

Edited August 24, 2013 by godlyatheist

[green-world2012 1]

Don't you need to complete G-325A for you and your parent?

[godlyatheist 0]

Don't you need to complete G-325A for you and your parent?

On the I-130 instruction, the G-325A is listed only under the Spouse section. On the check list at the end of the instruction, it says "if you are filing for your spouse, did you include G-235A?" In my understanding from reading the instructions, the G-325A is only needed when filing for your spouse?

Edited August 29, 2013 by godlyatheist

[green-world2012 1]

Looks like I even don't need to include passport size photograph of my mother to go with the I-130 application. Is that right?

[godlyatheist 0]

I just sent in the I-130, my proof of citizenship, proof my father-son relationship, application fee. That's what the instruction said so that's all I sent in. Hopefully nothing goes wrong