Got some weird I-130 questions... hoping someone can help

[primrose_bambi 3]

Hi all,

Had a question about a few fields in I-130 — I'm putting it in here as it seems to have a bit more activity, hope this is okay mods?

 

I am a USC (petitioner) filing for my husband (beneficiary) and I’m running into some questions on filling out I-130.

 

I am a naturalized citizen, however, I lost my naturalization certificate several years ago. I've since applied for a new one but I can't wait for it before I submit my I-130. I have a valid US passport.

I'm applying through DCF, and so will be filing in-person.

 

Is it a good idea for me to write "lost, applied for replacement" in the field where it asks for my certificate number?

 

In addition, I already have a USCIS account number because of my application for replacement of my certificate. Should I use this number in my I-130 application too? What about my original Alien number from when I moved to USA prior to becoming citizen? Or is this no longer applicable since I'm USC?

 

Thanks for any help you can offer!

 

 

 

[Verrou 1,962]

do you have at least the copy of it so you can fill out question 37-39c ? 

i dont think its a bad thing to write on the addendum page stated u are waiting for the replacement and attach the receipt letter

fill out ur alien #. that is ur number no matter what and if i remembered, that alien number also stated on the naturalization certificate.

i wouldnt worry about USCIS account number. if u have it, fill it out, if u dont, no biggie

[primrose_bambi 3]

Just now, HaroKitty said:

do you have at least the copy of it so you can fill out question 37-39c ? 

i dont think its a bad thing to write on the addendum page stated u are waiting for the replacement and attach the receipt letter

fill out ur alien #. that is ur number no matter what and if i remembered, that alien number also stated on the naturalization certificate.

i wouldnt worry about USCIS account number. if u have it, fill it out, if u dont, no biggie

 

I don't, unfortunately. I haven't seen it for years and I literally have no recollection where it might have gone. I have already filed and paid for N-565 (replacement), which includes me filing a police report for the missing certificate. I suppose I could print out copies with me when I go to the embassy. I'm just unsure about the following:

1. Should I answer "no" or "yes" for #38

2. Should I write "lost, applied for replacement" in #39a

[Verrou 1,962]

1. 38 yes, because they issued u one many years ago

2. yes, or option #2 : fill out at the back of the page ( additional information if u want to be more detail) + receipt letter that u requested for replacement

[pushbrk 12,997]

What makes you think you will be filing y our petition DCF.  That's only available under pre-approved special circumstances now.  

[primrose_bambi 3]

1 hour ago, pushbrk said:

What makes you think you will be filing y our petition DCF.  That's only available under pre-approved special circumstances now.  

 

Hi there, I'm a USC living in the UK with a short notice job relocation.

[Redro 4,611]

When did you apply for the replacement certificate? A friend of mine had to get a congressman involved after she waited several months for her replacement. Hopefully, they’ve sped up the process and/or you are apply to submit the I-130 without that information… you might also want to submit FOIA to get the information so you can complete the required fields. 
 

ETA: you have received a certificate so I would say “yes”… issue is you lost it. 

Edited June 27, 2023 by Redro

[Mike E 11,741]

4 hours ago, primrose_bambi said:

Is it a good idea for me to write "lost, applied for replacement" in the field where it asks for my certificate number?

Or “unknown”

 

4 hours ago, primrose_bambi said:

Should I use this number in my I-130 application too?

yes

4 hours ago, primrose_bambi said:

 

What about my original Alien number from when I moved to USA prior to becoming citizen?

if you know it, enter it

4 hours ago, primrose_bambi said:

Or is this no longer applicable since I'm USC?

IME it still applies.

 

4 hours ago, primrose_bambi said:

I am a naturalized citizen, however, I lost my naturalization certificate several years ago

Do you have a U.S. passport,

[Pleasework89 47]

Hey there! You can file an FOIA request through USCIS...online and they can provide you with your naturalization info. It might take a while to get back...but definitely not as long as the n565 application. I applied with my US passport from abroad too. My I-130 got approved. 

[primrose_bambi 3]

Ok thanks everyone, I will apply for an FOIA and attach both that and my N-565 as evidence when I submit my I-130. I hadn't realized applying for FOIA was an option, this is very helpful thank you!

 

Weirdly, I can't figure out why 37 and 39a-c is blocked out from responses both online and downloaded: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-130.pdf