Had a new baby, +1 to household. Does NVC need baby's birth certificate?

[Bill Hamze 89]

When I first petitioned for my wife, it was just us 2. But we just had a new baby a few months ago. 

 

When we apply for her visa (NVC) and I fill in my I-864, we will have a household of 3 members. Do we need to submit our baby's birth certificate + translation to the NVC? 

 

We don't have the translated version and probably won't be able to get one anytime soon due to the lockdown, so if we are required to provide a birth certificate, could I just write a letter explaining that we're locked down and can't get it translated at this time? I could also send in the CRBA and a photocopy of my baby's passport as well. 

 

Thoughts?

[Chancy 6,241]

9 minutes ago, Bill Hamze said:

Do we need to submit our baby's birth certificate + translation to the NVC?

 

Your baby is not a visa applicant, so no need to upload the baby's birth certificate or any other civil documents to NVC.

 

Do bring the baby's BC or CRBA to the visa interview as additional evidence of bona fide marriage, although the consul officer would likely know about the baby already from your wife's DS-260.

 

[P0907 127]

On 6/29/2021 at 9:05 PM, Bill Hamze said:

When I first petitioned for my wife, it was just us 2. But we just had a new baby a few months ago. 

Also, congratulations on the baby!

[StrawberryKiss 170]

On 6/30/2021 at 6:31 AM, Chancy said:

 

Your baby is not a visa applicant, so no need to upload the baby's birth certificate or any other civil documents to NVC.

 

Do bring the baby's BC or CRBA to the visa interview as additional evidence of bona fide marriage, although the consul officer would likely know about the baby already from your wife's DS-260.

 

Regarding OP's scenario and the DS-260: If the U.S. spouse and new baby (U.S. citizen based on CRBA) are living abroad with me, do I answer "no" when asked if they are immigrating with me? They are, of course, going to move with me, but are USC, so they technically don't immigrate, right? As always: Many thanks for your time and advice in advance!

[Chancy 6,241]

3 minutes ago, StrawberryKiss said:

do I answer "no" when asked if they are immigrating with me? They are, of course, going to move with me, but are USC, so they technically don't immigrate, right?

 

Yes, the answer should be "no" for both.  USCs do not immigrate to the US.  They'll just relocate.

 

The DS-260 is a generic form for IV applications, and that question is intended for those applicants with derivative beneficiaries.

 

[Bill Hamze 89]

On 7/30/2021 at 12:12 AM, Chancy said:

 

Yes, the answer should be "no" for both.  USCs do not immigrate to the US.  They'll just relocate.

 

The DS-260 is a generic form for IV applications, and that question is intended for those applicants with derivative beneficiaries.

 

Whoa, thanks for that - I had my wife answer “yes” to that question on the DS-260. We’ll change it to “no”. Good catch! 
 

On 7/1/2021 at 12:16 PM, P0907 said:

Also, congratulations on the baby!

Thank you!!! Having our baby is the best thing that has ever happened to me! 

Edited July 31, 2021 by Bill Hamze