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SakshiSrivastav

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Is there ever a need of Birth Certificate?

I was born in India and I don't even have my birth certificate with me right now. Is this an issue at all?
 
Since India Issues Birth Certificates since April 1, 1970 if you are born after that it's best to get the birth certificate.

If you cannot get a birth certificate, you are going to need 2 affidavits from relatives attesting to your date of birth.

Also, if you are born after 1970, you are going to need a letter from your village/municipality explaining why they cannot issue a birth certificate.
 
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SakshiSrivastav said:
I found my birth certificate but it does not have my name on it. Is that a problem?
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Sak,

Yes it is a problem.... Can you imagine trying to board an airline with a no-name ticket?:confused: Moreover, you try to convince the ticket agent that it is really you.... Sakshisrivastav....

On what basis should the ticket agent believe its you, when your name doesn't appear on the ticket you are presenting? :rolleyes: Same logic with you case... why should USCIS believes its your birth certificate, when it doesn't have your name on it...:(

Bottom line: you need a birth certificate to do immigration in the US or face the possibility of eating dog food from USCIS....:p

Oh...it is not in English... how silly... USCIS officer can read all world languages... After all, US is made up of each and every person across the globe. Why should they expect us to translate documents to English? Silly them....
 
Al Southner said:
Sak,

Yes it is a problem.... Can you imagine trying to board an airline with a no-name ticket?:confused: Moreover, you try to convince the ticket agent that it is really you.... Sakshisrivastav....

On what basis should the ticket agent believe its you, when your name doesn't appear on the ticket you are presenting? :rolleyes: Same logic with you case... why should USCIS believes its your birth certificate, when it doesn't have your name on it...:(

Bottom line: you need a birth certificate to do immigration in the US or face the possibility of eating dog food from USCIS....:p
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Birth certificates in India never have the person's name on it, it is always filled in by the parents.
 
Understand...

cart said:
Birth certificates in India never have the person's name on it, it is always filled in by the parents.
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Cart...

I hope now they do have people's names on it, because in the US, people are born... oh...thousands of kids would have been born before I finish writing this response.... and all their names would be recorded.:eek: Please don't misunderstand my position, I understand India is a different country and culture, but when it comes to immigraiton in the US, USCIS would care less about whether your parents filled or were issued a birth certificate. :eek:

You have to realize and acknowledge the problems which are brought by the lack of birth certificate or names on it those certificates which Indian immigrants face when they apply for immigration benefits in the US.

You need to have the certificate translated, unless Indian law doesn't allow for translation.... :eek: ...... just making a jest...:p
 
BC has to have your name on it otherwise what use is it to The USCIS as a means to determine your identity.

Is it possible to have some official seal and put your name on it?

Also if it is not in English it MUST be Translated.

I suggest you find other Immigrants from India and ask what they did in this situation.
 
District office can issue a new cert with the name

I am from India and recently got my GC. My original birth certificate issued at the time of birth did not have my name on it. This is due to a custom where children are named in a ceremony 9 days following the birth .
Before filing for my AOS , I requested my dad to go to the district municipal office where I was born and obtain a new certificate. The documents you need are the old birth certificate,passport, school certificates. Once they see these, they will issue a new certificate which has the details in ENGLISH and the local language .Fairly straight forward process.
 
Hi,

Just wanted to share my sister's experience. She was born in india and did not have her birth certificate. She submitted her secondary information to the INS during her GC processing.She just heard back from her lawyer, they declined her application stating that she did not submit the birth certificate. Now the lawyer is in the process of filing a motion.We have since then had someone in India get a new birth certificate issued in English.
My advise to you get your birth certificate (english) soon and have your lawyer forward it to the INS.
Good Luck!
Reeja
 
Ok So I figured my old Birth Certificate is not even available.
So my dad got a new birth certificate for me - BUT it is not in English. It is in HINDI. I still don't have the original, what I have is a neatly scanned copy. I printed it and it looks like a good photo copy.

I searched the forum for translation of Birth Certificate and, well, looks like a HINDI birth certificate may actually better here - given that several people got an RFE asking to send Birth Certificate in native language

I have read that foreign documents which are not in English, are valid, as long as there is an attached English translated copy. My question is

1. - Who can do the translation? Can I do it myself?
2. - Should the translated copy look same as the actual copy? Does it need to be typed up or hand-written? Does it need any kind of signature?
3. - Does it need to be notarized?
4. - Is there any possibility that this would cause an RFE? Has anyone successfully complete the process with a "Native Language Birth Certificate along with self translated version"

Thanks,
Sakshi
 
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Reposting my 4 questions. Someone please expert comments.

Reporting.

Ok So I figured my old Birth Certificate is not even available.
So my dad got a new birth certificate for me - BUT it is not in English. It is in HINDI. I still don't have the original, what I have is a neatly scanned copy. I printed it and it looks like a good photo copy.

I searched the forum for translation of Birth Certificate and, well, looks like a HINDI birth certificate may actually better here - given that several people got an RFE asking to send Birth Certificate in native language

I have read that foreign documents which are not in English, are valid, as long as there is an attached English translated copy. My question is

1. - Who can do the translation? Can I do it myself?
2. - Should the translated copy look same as the actual copy? Does it need to be typed up or hand-written? Does it need any kind of signature?
3. - Does it need to be notarized?
4. - Is there any possibility that this would cause an RFE? Has anyone successfully complete the process with a "Native Language Birth Certificate along with self translated version"

Thanks,
Sakshi
 
I am by no means an expert, but I will tell you from my own experience.

1.- Anyone able to translate from Hindi to English. Preferably someone else (not yourself or a family member, to show there is no conflict of interest).

2.- It does not need to be exact copy, just type it in the computer and print it. It must include every word in the order it appears.

3.- Only a public notary who is bilingual (hindi/english) could do it I guess. It doesn't need notarization (if that is a word) but it must come with cover letter from translator stating (swearing) his ability to translate from language to language and saying (under penalty of perjury) that the document was translated accurately.

4.- Mine was in spanish. I sent an original copy (in spanish) followed by the translation and the letter from the interpreter stating accuracy. I did NOT get an RFE for it. But you never know.

Hope it helps.
 
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