![]() ![]() However you must still show that you have tried to obtain a birth certificate and document that one was not available. If the reciprocity table says that birth certificates are available for your country but you cannot obtain the birth certificate, you may be able to submit secondary evidence instead. If the reciprocity table indicates that a birth certificate is not available, you will still need to submit secondary evidence of your birth, parents, etc. What if I can’t get my birth certificate? However, if the reciprocity table says that a birth certificate (or similar document) is available, you generally must include that as part of the green card application process. We also understand that in some countries birth certificates simply are not available. We certainly understand that in other countries other types of documents are more important to establish your birth. When it comes to US immigration, the Department of State reciprocity table is the source that will tell us whether a birth certificate is available in your country, and what specific document is required, including the title and source of the document. Likewise, when you apply for an immigrant visa through consular processing, the birth certificate is a key requirement. If you do not include it, that will hold up the processing of your I-485, the issuance of the work permit/travel document, and ultimately the green card. If you are filing an adjustment of status (I-485), the birth certificate is specifically listed as initial evidence for the I-485 filing. Filing Requirements – Are you sure we need this? Our response: It depends, but probably not. ![]() It will take along time for me to get my birth certificate, so I’ll submit my household record instead. I don’t have my birth certificate so I’ll submit my school leaving certificate instead. We list this document on our document checklists, and clients often say things like: When a foreign national is applying for permanent residence in the US, whether through consular processing or through adjustment of status in the US, a copy (and original) of the foreign national’s birth certificate is generally required. ![]()
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