Missing original birth certificate

[Cate akue 3]

Hello friends.I applied for N 400 a month ago.I just received an interview notification.Now please advice me on this..My original birth certificate is lost and i only have a copy.How do i go about this on the interview date.?Please help me with way forward.Thanks

[Mike E 11,739]

It is unusual for N-400 to require the bc of the applicant:

 

1. please post a copy (with personal data blocked) of the interview notice.

 

2. are either of your parent’s U.S. citizens?

 

3. how long have you been an LPR?

[Cate akue 3]

34 minutes ago, Mike E said:

It is unusual for N-400 to require the bc of the applicant:

 

1. please post a copy (with personal data blocked) of the interview notice.

 

2. are either of your parent’s U.S. citizens?

 

3. how long have you been an LPR?

I’m a spouse of a U.S citizen.

I used my birth certificate to prove my relationship with my kids as their mom.So the area where they say if you used any copies while applying to bring the original is what is worrying me.

[Cate akue 3]

Just now, Cate akue said:

I’m a spouse of a U.S citizen.

I used my birth certificate to prove my relationship with my kids as their mom.So the area where they say if you used any copies while applying to bring the original is what is worrying me.

They didn’t specifically say i bring it.But since I scanned the copy that’s why I’m like what happens because i don’t have the original?Thanks so much mike.Your insights have been very helpful!

[Mike E 11,739]

13 minutes ago, Cate akue said:

used my birth certificate to prove my relationship with my kids as their mom

IMHO, that document does not prove your relationship with your kids as their mom. 

 

Their birth certificates plus your marriage certificate are evidence of bonafide marital union with your U.S. citizen spouse.

 

My prediction is that your original birth certificate will not be needed.   

[Rocio0010 5,579]

You're overthinking it. 

Your BC does not prove your relationship with your children. It only proves that on xxx date and place, there was a baby born whose name is xxxxx. 

 

Their BC does prove your relationship. Take those. And of course, take the necessary IDs to prove your identity.

Do carry a copy of your BC, but don't volunteer it unless they ask!

[Cate akue 3]

On 4/6/2023 at 7:36 AM, Rocio0010 said:

You're overthinking it. 

Your BC does not prove your relationship with your children. It only proves that on xxx date and place, there was a baby born whose name is xxxxx. 

 

Their BC does prove your relationship. Take those. And of course, take the necessary IDs to prove your identity.

Do carry a copy of your BC, but don't volunteer it unless they ask!

Thanks rocio.

[nastra30 2,284]

I agree with others that your own birth cert might probably not be needed.

However, if you really need to replace your lost birth cert you can ask a family member in Ghana to go obtain a certified copy from Birth & Deaths in Ghana. You can obtain it same day if you want.