Only one parent on Birth Certificate

[mdzcpa 58]

Hello All

While waiting for our I130 to be processed we decided to get working to accumulate our information for the NVC stage. One issue we knew about before but now need to address at this time is that my wife's birth certificate (beneficiary) only shows her mother. Her mother was unmarried at the time of pregnancy and her father was not there for the birth or subsequently thereafter. My wife has been able to obtain official copies without problems but per the government records no father is listed.

My wife is Dominican and this case will be processed through Santo Domingo.

The instructions for document submission at the NVC clearly indicate a birth certificate must show both parents. We spoke to a reputable attorney who has told us that this will not be an issue but I'm not sure he is correct. I'm wondering if we need to submit other supporting documents similar to what is required if a birth certificate cannot be produced (affidavit of family members, etc.) We are trying to prevent a delay in the process by including everything correct up front and not wait for an RFE or checklist.

Has anyone had experience with this? Ideas?

[Togbega II 25]

Hello All

While waiting for our I130 to be processed we decided to get working to accumulate our information for the NVC stage. One issue we knew about before but now need to address at this time is that my wife's birth certificate (beneficiary) only shows her mother. Her mother was unmarried at the time of pregnancy and her father was not there for the birth or subsequently thereafter. My wife has been able to obtain official copies without problems but per the government records no father is listed.

My wife is Dominican and this case will be processed through Santo Domingo.

The instructions for document submission at the NVC clearly indicate a birth certificate must show both parents. We spoke to a reputable attorney who has told us that this will not be an issue but I'm not sure he is correct. I'm wondering if we need to submit other supporting documents similar to what is required if a birth certificate cannot be produced (affidavit of family members, etc.) We are trying to prevent a delay in the process by including everything correct up front and not wait for an RFE or checklist.

Has anyone had experience with this? Ideas?

Your Attorney is very right. Its a common thing here in the US having so many people with birth certs but without the father's info. The US Consulate where you would have your interview will understand.

In all the paper work we have done so far up to my present journey, my wife's (USC) father info is not included and of course not on her birth cert too as well. Nothing to worry your head over.

Wishing you the very best in your journey. It is well

[D&Wontheroad 3]

Im on the K-1 Visa, and my father is not on the birth certificate nor do I have any contact with him. Iin all of the paperwork we filled in, we stated everywhere where we needed to fill in "father" information as Non Applicable and used my birth certificate only stating my mom as evidence.

Im almost at the end of the process and so far this hasnt caused any problems for us. I think indeed there are many cases like this.

Good luck to you all!!

[pushbrk 12,898]

This is a non-issue. Don't give it another stressful thought.

[mdzcpa 58]

Thank you all for your replies!! I cannot express the amount of relief I'm feeling reading your posts. Our NOA1 date is November 8 and we hope we are getting closer to our approval and NOA2. The thought of significant delays at the NVC would be heartbreaking. Thanks!