USC sponsoring parents -- two quick questions

[hnjjz]

USC sponsoring parents -- a few questions

Hi, I'm new to this board, but I have read some of the old postings and found a lot of useful information. I still have three questions that I need answers for and will really appreciate any help.

1. I will attend the oath ceremony in Feb and plan to apply for my parents' GC (who are now in the US) right away. I plan to file 130/485 jointly with Chicago. Since a passport takes weeks to get, I plan to use my Naturalization certificate. But my husband's certificate says "It is punishable by US law to copy, print or photograph this certificate, without lawful authority."
Can I still make a copy of my Natualization Certificate or do I have to send in the original?

2. I will mail all documents for both my parents in one package. Do I need to submit two sets of supporting documents? I'm mainly concerned with my birth certificate. I only have one noterized copy of it left.

3. For I-864, it seems that only the most recent tax return is required. Do I need to submit anything else such as letter from employer, paystub, etc.?

Thanks so much!

 

[LucyMO]

Can I still make a copy of my Natualization Certificate or do I have to send in the original?
You have to make a copy and send it.

2. I will mail all documents for both my parents in one package. Do I need to submit two sets of supporting documents? I'm mainly concerned with my birth certificate. I only have one noterized copy of it left.

You do not need notarized copies of anything. Regular copies are accepted, with translation attached, if not in English.
I would send your parents' applications in two different packages, since you are applying for them separately anyway. There will be less confusion that way.

 

[hnjjz]

Can I still make a copy of my Natualization Certificate or do I have to send in the original?
You have to make a copy and send it.

2. I will mail all documents for both my parents in one package. Do I need to submit two sets of supporting documents? I'm mainly concerned with my birth certificate. I only have one noterized copy of it left.

You do not need notarized copies of anything. Regular copies are accepted, with translation attached, if not in English.
I would send your parents' applications in two different packages, since you are applying for them separately anyway. There will be less confusion that way.

Thank you for your reply, LucyMO. By birth certificate I mean the certified English translation. Can I just make a copy of the certified copy? Thanks.

 

[LucyMO]

certified means - the translator certifies that he/she is fluent in both languages and that the translation is accurate.

Make a regular copy of the original birth certificate, and attach a translation.