Birth Certificate

[Mike n Huong 1]

I am getting everything together that I will need to send my fiancee for her interview, and I had a question about the birth certificate. Is a Certified copy obtained from the state department of vital records good enough to send her? Also I have seen people discuss the issue of affidavit of single status, is this required to send her? I haven't seen it mentioned in the requirements.

Thanks

[3AD 0]

I am getting everything together that I will need to send my fiancee for her interview, and I had a question about the birth certificate. Is a Certified copy obtained from the state department of vital records good enough to send her? Also I have seen people discuss the issue of affidavit of single status, is this required to send her? I haven't seen it mentioned in the requirements.

Thanks

Mike,

To be on the safe side, make sure your birth certificate has your parent's information too. Sometimes this is called the "long form" birth certificate. And original "certified copy" from VR should be sent ... not a copy of the certified copy.

Affidavit of single status is something required in Vietnam when applying for K3. We don't have that in the States.

3AD

[Keigwyn 1]

As far as I know, if the process is the same as it is in the UK, the only document you need to supply to your fiancee is your Affidavit of support.

[Anastassia 0]

I had my fiance's birth certificate for an interview I think. I can't remember anybody asking to see it, but I would suggest to have it.

Regular certified copy of birth certificate will do.

Good luck

Ana

[irishgirl73 1]

When I go to my fiance's interview I will only have the one from the "vital records" state department. I have asked around & as far as I know-I can not receive a "long form". The one I have does NOT have my parent's names on it. I have called the "Commonwealth of Pa" several times and I was told the one I have is the only one available.

We got our noa2-that is what I gave a copy of.

Edited March 22, 2006 by irishgirl73

[motu 6]

I didn't send any birth certificate or copies of my passport pages to my fiance. Why do you think she/he neds it? If the consulate asks for it (in packet 3 or 4) send it but it is not a requirement for the I134. Good Luck

[irishgirl73 1]

I didn't send any birth certificate or copies of my passport pages to my fiance. Why do you think she/he neds it? If the consulate asks for it (in packet 3 or 4) send it but it is not a requirement for the I134. Good Luck

It was a requirement when filing the K-1 right?

I submitted a copy front/back with the petition. I plan on having the original in case it is needed, because I will have ALL originals for copies I sent.

I confuse myself

[Keigwyn 1]

I agree with motu...not needed

[Mand 1]

I thought you had to bring all originals to the interview, as the Officer has the right to request them if they want?

[Jenn! 918]

I have never submitted my birth certificate as the USC. Always just a copy of my passport bio page...

[Saddle Bronc 124]

With the original petition, I sent a copy of my naturalisation certificate. For the consular interview, I sent a copy of all pages of my US passport.

No birth certificate sent (by me) either time.

[irishgirl73 1]

I am bringing it just in case.................since I submitted a copy with the petition.

I would kick myself if they did ask for it-Gav & I haven't been the luckiest people lately, so better for us to be safe than sorry

[3AD 0]

I am bringing it just in case.................since I submitted a copy with the petition.

I would kick myself if they did ask for it-Gav & I haven't been the luckiest people lately, so better for us to be safe than sorry

Yep, and be careful about making generalizations about what is required. It varies by consulate. The original post was by someone going through Vietnam. In Vietnam, they ask for the both the beneficiary's and petitioner's ORIGINAL birth certificate as well as a copy.

See here: http://hochiminh.usconsulate.gov/required_documents2.html

Best,

3AD

[Mike n Huong 1]

A big thanks to everyone and their help. I contacted my local state office and they cannot provide an original. They can only provide a certified copy with a raised stamp which shows my parents names. I will send this to my fiancee for her interview along with a copy of it.

Thanks again!!!

[iceyspots 0]

Use long form and make sure it is stamped/official