No Original Nigerian birth certificate for K1 interview

[Tidy 0]

Hello friends. Apologies if this question is in the wrong place.  My K1 interview is scheduled for June at the Lagos embassy, Nigeria. I’m aware that I’m required to bring both copies and the original of some documents, inclusive of my birth certificate. However, I’ve misplaced my original birth certificate, though I have photocopies of it available. When I lost my birth certificate, I since made an attestation of birth and I have that available. I have two questions

1. Is the ‘attestation of birth’ sufficient as an evidence of birth at the interview stage?

2. Is the ‘attestation of birth’ sufficient for the green card interview? Since I heard they’re a bit more stringent there? How have people handled scenarios in the past?

TIA

[ayobammy 14]

Yes. The birth attestation is enough, that's what I used and everything was fine. I wish you best of luck. Be prepare 

[Teetop 4]

5 hours ago, Tidy said:

Hello friends. Apologies if this question is in the wrong place.  My K1 interview is scheduled for June at the Lagos embassy, Nigeria. I’m aware that I’m required to bring both copies and the original of some documents, inclusive of my birth certificate. However, I’ve misplaced my original birth certificate, though I have photocopies of it available. When I lost my birth certificate, I since made an attestation of birth and I have that available. I have two questions

1. Is the ‘attestation of birth’ sufficient as an evidence of birth at the interview stage?

2. Is the ‘attestation of birth’ sufficient for the green card interview? Since I heard they’re a bit more stringent there? How have people handled scenarios in the past?

Court affidavit is ok or certify true copy..

[ayobammy 14]

Court affidavit is not okay, birth attestation is required. Good luck. 

[Ontarkie 14,225]

~~MOved to the Regional forum. form K1 P&P - as the OP's questions are country specific.~~

[OlayemiLoray 172]

On 4/30/2019 at 7:55 AM, Tidy said:

Hello friends. Apologies if this question is in the wrong place.  My K1 interview is scheduled for June at the Lagos embassy, Nigeria. I’m aware that I’m required to bring both copies and the original of some documents, inclusive of my birth certificate. However, I’ve misplaced my original birth certificate, though I have photocopies of it available. When I lost my birth certificate, I since made an attestation of birth and I have that available. I have two questions

1. Is the ‘attestation of birth’ sufficient as an evidence of birth at the interview stage?

2. Is the ‘attestation of birth’ sufficient for the green card interview? Since I heard they’re a bit more stringent there? How have people handled scenarios in the past?

TIA

Yes it is...My husband had that an a signed affidavit from a close member of his family who was aware of his birth..No wahala!

[reneenumbertwo 35]

You should get another original birth certificate before you travel to the US because you will need it for certain things like a driver's license. Go to the nearest National Population Commission in your area and you can request a new birth certificate.  Since you are above 18, you will pay between 5-10k.