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swth1234
Jan 17, 2011, 11:19 AM
Hi All

Im aplpying for family based GC.My question is I don't have birth cetificate.I was born in home and my parents didn't register my birth at that time.But have all my other documents like school,college and passport which show my birth details etc.,. Is birth certificate is compulsory or instead of this can I show other documents as proof.please advice me.

Thanks
Swth

NYcityboy
Jan 17, 2011, 11:53 AM
What country were you born in?

Many countries allow you to "register' the birth information now and they will generate a birth certificate for you. if not, then you can usually get several "affidavits of birth" from adults that have first hand knowledge of your birth. This is generally, grandparents, adult uncles and aunts, family friends, etc.

Your immigration attorney should be able to answer these questions and get you the sample affidavits that are acceptable by the USCIS.