Question about Birth Certificate translation for AOS?

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karri2008

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Hi, I am filing my AOS and almost done, but still with doubts, I am trying to avoid RFEs, I have few questions if anybody could answer please help:

1- I made the translation of the original Birth Certificate, but I am filing the I-130 concurretnly with I-485, my question is where should I include the original translation of my birth certificate? wit I-130 or I-485? I read that a copy of the birth certificate with the I-130 is not required but I am not sure!!!! because I only have one original BC translation.
Another question is should I send my I-20s the originals or just a copy?? I am confused about these two. Thanks in Advance.
 
Only photocopies are required with I-130/I-485. Your birth certificate is part of I-485 supporting documentation if you are the green card applicant.
 
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karri2008 said:
Another question is should I send my I-20s the originals or just a copy?? I am confused about these two. Thanks in Advance.
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What is your current non-immigrant status?

I asked because my wife originally came to the US on a F-1 visa. After seven years of going to school (both BS and Masters) she got a job at an international organization that sponsored her for a G-4 visa. At the time we applied for her adjustment of status (based on marriage to a US Citizen) we didn't include any I-20's or transcripts. However, we brought all the I-20 she had and transcripts to the interview and the IO said that she didn't need to see them because it wasn't relevant since she wasn't an F-1.

In terms of the birth certificate, I checked the instructions for the I-130. If the I-130 is based on marriage to a US Citizen then the US Citizen can provide a copy of their birth certificate with the I-130 (only if they are a native born US Citizen born in the US) to prove US Citizenship. A copy is acceptable at the time of the filling, however, the original needs to be brought to the interview. The immigrant doesn't need to submit a copy of their birth certificate (with translations) with the I-130, it is only required for the I-485 as nkm-oct23 stated.
 
dhlunar said:
What is your current non-immigrant status?

I asked because my wife originally came to the US on a F-1 visa. After seven years of going to school (both BS and Masters) she got a job at an international organization that sponsored her for a G-4 visa. At the time we applied for her adjustment of status (based on marriage to a US Citizen) we didn't include any I-20's or transcripts. However, we brought all the I-20 she had and transcripts to the interview and the IO said that she didn't need to see them because it wasn't relevant since she wasn't an F-1.

In terms of the birth certificate, I checked the instructions for the I-130. If the I-130 is based on marriage to a US Citizen then the US Citizen can provide a copy of their birth certificate with the I-130 (only if they are a native born US Citizen born in the US) to prove US Citizenship. A copy is acceptable at the time of the filling, however, the original needs to be brought to the interview. The immigrant doesn't need to submit a copy of their birth certificate (with translations) with the I-130, it is only required for the I-485 as nkm-oct23 stated.
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Thanks alot, just sent my application today. I am on f1 but also work with EAD through asylum application pending. Will see what happen. I really appreciate your help
 
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