No Birth certificate - parent GC

[krishna raj k]

I am a bit confused with lot of postings on this topic. So here is a seperate thread :

I am a USC and want to sponsor my 75 yr father. There is nobody there in the village he was born that we know and I cannot go there to ask anybody. Can I get the no availability cert from district head quarters ?

What affidavit can I get - he is among the oldest in my extended family and nobody adult when he was born is alive. Who can provide the affidavit ? Can I based on my birth certificate give this affidavit ? He has his college certificate showing his birth date.

What are my other options. Also, is it ok to apply for his GC as soon as he visits us next month or is it better to wait for a few months ? His visitor visa is expiring and I dont want to apply for another visitor visa knowing that he spends more time with us.

thanks

 

[CANUSA18]

This is from the nvc website:

you (and any family members immigrating with you to the United States) must obtain an original birth certificate issued by the official custodian of birth records in your country of birth, showing your date of birth, place of birth, and parentage.

The certificate must contain the:

* Your date of birth
* Your place of birth
* Names of both parents
* Indication by the appropriate authority that it is an extract from the official records

Unobtainable birth certificates

If your birth record is not obtainable for any reason, a certified statement must be obtained from the appropriate government authority explaining why your birth record is unavailable. You must also submit secondary evidence such as:

* A baptismal certificate that contains the date and place of birth, as well as both parents names (providing the baptism took place shortly after birth)
* An adoption decree for an adopted child
* An affidavit from a close relative, preferably your mother, stating the date and place of birth, both parents names, and your mother’s maiden name.

Note: An affidavit executed before an official authorized to take oaths or affirmations must also be provided. More specific information is available from the NVC.

In few cases, where the parents are not alive, you may be required to provide 2 separate affidavits from two different persons who can attest to knowing the beneficiary.

Hope this helps!