Birth Certificate Related

[mygctracker]

Thanks Nishant Guru. Although I have High School Leaving Certificate, PAN & DL (India), I'll also try to get Affidavits for safe side. :-)

My wife has similar issue. I asked lawyer, he told me it's nothing to worry about, and he asked to provide high school leaving certificate as backup.

Per him, in fact, affidavit is not needed, if have secondary evidence like above. I am just preparing affidavits in advance to keep just in worst case, but lawyer is not asking or going to submit them.

[rdsingh79]

As I mentioned earlier, my coworker (and close frd) with PD in early Jan 2008 got this note from our lawyer. He is very excited (obviously). All this happened one day after Nov VB. Same day our lawyer contacted me as my PD (sep 2007) in now current and they asked me to fill in questionnaire and get my medical done ASAP.

I think its fairly certain that cut-off date will move in early 2008 by Q2 of FY2012. And I understand (having gone through it) that the wait could be nerve wracking. Good Luck.

Fragomen indicate they have significant contacts in DOS, USCIS etc.

http://www.fragomen.com/newsresource...0-23206c308864

rdsingh79's info seems even better now. rdsingh79, this was told to you by ur coworkers?

[krishnav]

Hello All,

One question. This is for Adjustment of Status. My Birth Certificate was registered with the Govt stamp etc in 2008 instead of my birth year (1983). Do I still need to provide an affidavit for that or is it ok as long as it is registered.
Also, could you please provide me with a sample for such cases.
This might be answered earlier. I tried to find myself but couldnt. Please point me there if it was already answered.

Thanks.

[nishant2200]

My wife has similar late registration.

My lawyer said to provide high school leaving certificate as backup. Per him, he did not need affidavit if there is strong secondary evidence.

I got wife's high school leaving certificate, as well as a letter from the wife's parents' nursing home doctor on his clinic's letterhead and stamped, that he delivered my wife on what date, time, place, and her parents names.

I have also got affidavits ready just in case to provide later on if needed. The affidavit states (affidavits are from her parents, so it would be say for eg, her father saying) that it was not customary in my town at that time to register child's birth, and hence her birth was registered later.

I have used formats on http://www.immihelp.com/birth-certificate/ on rs. 20 stamp paper. if you see this thread from beginning, you will find other formats put up by people

Hello All,

One question. This is for Adjustment of Status. My Birth Certificate was registered with the Govt stamp etc in 2008 instead of my birth year (1983). Do I still need to provide an affidavit for that or is it ok as long as it is registered.
Also, could you please provide me with a sample for such cases.
This might be answered earlier. I tried to find myself but couldnt. Please point me there if it was already answered.

Thanks.

[krishnav]

Awesome...Thanks Nishant

My wife has similar late registration.

My lawyer said to provide high school leaving certificate as backup. Per him, he did not need affidavit if there is strong secondary evidence.

I got wife's high school leaving certificate, as well as a letter from the wife's parents' nursing home doctor on his clinic's letterhead and stamped, that he delivered my wife on what date, time, place, and her parents names.

I have also got affidavits ready just in case to provide later on if needed. The affidavit states (affidavits are from her parents, so it would be say for eg, her father saying) that it was not customary in my town at that time to register child's birth, and hence her birth was registered later.

I have used formats on http://www.immihelp.com/birth-certificate/ on rs. 20 stamp paper. if you see this thread from beginning, you will find other formats put up by people

[gc_usa]

I called couple of docs in Northern NJ area and quote for all including exam, blood work , vacs , TB test was $600 per person. 3 vacs are covered if needed more then more money , same thing is for TB , more finding is required then more money.

I think based reading here this is too much. I am going to my PCP and my insurance covers Vacs he ordered TITER test based on result I will get Vacs from him. Is there any docs who does for $100-200 range ?

[nishant2200]

ok I google searched. thank you !

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/usc...00082ca60aRCRD

Criteria for Expedited Processing of an Application
USCIS will expedite an application, including an application for a travel document, Form I-131, in certain situations, which may include:

Severe financial loss to company or individual
Extreme emergent situation
Humanitarian situation
Nonprofit status of requesting organization in furtherance of the cultural and social interests of the United States
Department of Defense or National Interest Situation (Note: Request must come from official United States Government entity and state that delay will be detrimental to our Government.)
USCIS error
Compelling interest of USCIS
You may maket an expedite request by contacting the National Customer Service Center (NCSC) at 1-800-375-5283 or by submitting a written request and supporting documentation with your application.

Emergency Advance Parole Documents
If you are experiencing an extremely urgent situation, you may visit your local office to request an emergency advance parole document. When visiting a local office to request emergency advance parole, you should bring the following items:

A completed and signed Form I-131, Application for Travel Document
The correct I-131 filing fee
Evidence to support the emergency request (e.g. medical documentation, death certificate)
Two passport-style photos.

How to File
To apply for an emergency travel document, you must file Form I-131, Application for a Travel Document, complete with supporting documentation, photos and applicable fees (see link to the right). See the application for specific filing instructions.

Where to File
Where to file the Form I-131 depends on the benefit sought. See the form instruction page for details. Your local office may accept an emergency advance parole application if you are experiencing an extremely urgent situation. Business trips, weddings, holiday parties, and other planned events would usually not be considered an emergency situation. If you are filing Form I-131 for an emergency travel document at your local office based on an extremely urgent situation, you are encouraged to make an Infopass appointment first. See link to the right, "Make an Appointment (Infopass)."

I think there is. A friend of mine was in a similar situation. He had a family emergency back home and did not get his AP. So, he called the customer service center and explained his situation. Not sure which level he spoke to, but they took his details and expedited his application. He got his AP in a week. You might want to try that.

Nishant - I think it is not legal to send AP approval documents to a person who is outside the country. Not 100% sure though.

[qblogfan]

I think you can wait for the next VB. If you live in a big city, you should have no problem to get medical done on time. At the same time, you can look for your old immunization records and old immigration paper work if you have, also search for civil surgeon around your area. Once the next VB is out, make your move quickly.

Again, it's just my personal opinion. Myself is in a similar situation, so good luck to all of us!

Thanks qblogfan. one the same note should I get my medicals done this month itself rather than wait until VB is out .

[evoori]

nishant..
I am in similar situation.. my birth was registered in 2007.. are you going to submit the school leaving certificate with I-485 or keep it with you in case of RFE..??

Does anyone know, do we need to submit copies of all I-20s or not ? and copies of all pages of passport or just with US visas?
I am going to submit I-485 myself and trying to find out if too much of document is ok with USCIS or is it inviting trouble ?

My wife has similar issue. I asked lawyer, he told me it's nothing to worry about, and he asked to provide high school leaving certificate as backup.

Per him, in fact, affidavit is not needed, if have secondary evidence like above. I am just preparing affidavits in advance to keep just in worst case, but lawyer is not asking or going to submit them.

[nishant2200]

Lawyer is going to submit school leaving certificate with I-485. I am keeping affidavit ready with me in case of RFE, lawyer doesnt want it.

From what I have researched about I-20, the latest-last one is the most needed, any others you have is good. If you don't have any I-20, I would provide copies of student visa and the university transcript. I would also call university international student office and request I-20 records. If they can't find them, ask them to write a letter to you, that you requested your I-20 records, but they could not locate them as they don't store records older than n number of years. Also it would be great to provide a copy of the OPT card, front and back.

Passport pages, I have not yet asked lawyer, I don't want to bug him too much before I am current, but from what I know, lawyers are asking for all pages of passport. This is basically more for FBI check I believe, they would like to see your travel history.

nishant..
I am in similar situation.. my birth was registered in 2007.. are you going to submit the school leaving certificate with I-485 or keep it with you in case of RFE..??

Does anyone know, do we need to submit copies of all I-20s or not ? and copies of all pages of passport or just with US visas?
I am going to submit I-485 myself and trying to find out if too much of document is ok with USCIS or is it inviting trouble ?

[shivarajan]

Any forum member who did the medical chore anywhere in WA state?
Please chime in!

[nishant2200]

btw, I found this link:
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/sch...t-schedule.pdf

good to know

[leo07]

you can find the doctors in your zip code from here:
https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?ac...ffice_type=CIV

These Doctors from CIS website will have all the information/forms for your vaccinations. They will provide you a copy of the report and a sealed envelope that you will need to send to CIS as it is.

[Sandeep2011]

Dear friends, I received my birth certificate from India today and it is in Hindi. Have any of you had the experience with getting the birth certificate translated here? Any guidance on this will be most welcome.

Thanks.

[nishant2200]

Dear friends, I received my birth certificate from India today and it is in Hindi. Have any of you had the experience with getting the birth certificate translated here? Any guidance on this will be most welcome.

Thanks.

Anyone can translate it for you apart from the beneficiaries i.e. you and your wife (assuming you are married )

He just needs to write down at the bottom and sign it, following is from USCIS website. I have got this done for my wife's school leaving certificate by my friend.

Please submit certified translations for all foreign language documents. The translator must certify that s/he is competent to translate and that the translation is accurate.

The certification format should include the certifier's name, signature, address, and date of certification. A suggested format is:

Certification by Translator

I [typed name], certify that I am fluent (conversant) in the English and ________ languages, and that the above/attached document is an accurate translation of the document attached entitled ______________________________.

Signature_________________________________
Date Typed Name
Address

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/usc...000ecd190aRCRD

I am going to move this post and above your to the birth certificate related issues in a few hours after if anyone else wants to reply has replied.

[Sandeep2011]

Thanks Nishant.



UOTE=nishant2200;11174]Anyone can translate it for you apart from the beneficiaries i.e. you and your wife (assuming you are married )

He just needs to write down at the bottom and sign it, following is from USCIS website. I have got this done for my wife's school leaving certificate by my friend.

Please submit certified translations for all foreign language documents. The translator must certify that s/he is competent to translate and that the translation is accurate.

The certification format should include the certifier's name, signature, address, and date of certification. A suggested format is:

Certification by Translator

I [typed name], certify that I am fluent (conversant) in the English and ________ languages, and that the above/attached document is an accurate translation of the document attached entitled ______________________________.

Signature_________________________________
Date Typed Name
Address

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/usc...000ecd190aRCRD

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[Sandeep2011]

If TB is cured then chest x-ray should not show positive results. Just in case someone still gets diagnosed with TB, one has to go through a full treatment for TB. I found some useful information at following link -

http://www.immihelp.com/greencard/ad...amination.html

I am sure there are more details available on USCIS website.

Can someone please respond to this?
Based on website if someone had TB in past the skin test will always show positive. Will chest x-ray also show results positive?
What are the options in such cases.

[ct06511]

Anyone can translate it for you apart from the beneficiaries i.e. you and your wife (assuming you are married )

He just needs to write down at the bottom and sign it, following is from USCIS website. I have got this done for my wife's school leaving certificate by my friend.

Please submit certified translations for all foreign language documents. The translator must certify that s/he is competent to translate and that the translation is accurate.

The certification format should include the certifier's name, signature, address, and date of certification. A suggested format is:

Certification by Translator

I [typed name], certify that I am fluent (conversant) in the English and ________ languages, and that the above/attached document is an accurate translation of the document attached entitled ______________________________.

Signature_________________________________
Date Typed Name
Address

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/usc...000ecd190aRCRD

I am going to move this post and above your to the birth certificate related issues in a few hours after if anyone else wants to reply has replied.

nishant2200, do you know if USCIS clearly indicated that you cannot certify your own translation? If you are allowed to certify true copies (google fc-029) on your own, why not translation? Some people say you can certify your own translation.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/to...uscis-require/

Any official clarification? Thanks!

[gc0907]

Guys,
I recently got my medicals. I will be current in Nov. I have blogged it here in case if someone is looking for some recent experience.
Recent Medical Experience

Thanks.

[mysati]

I have a couple of questions related to vaccination. Can someone please help?

1. I do not have records for MMR and Chickenpox vaccine. I took MMR before I came to the US for the first time and I had Chickenpox when I was a child. Should I do the lab tests to confirm that the antibodies are there and take the report before I go to the Civil Surgeon?

2. Can I go to the lab myself and ask for them to test for these or should I get a Doctor's reference?

3. I am allergic to flu shots and cannot take them. Will the Civil Surgeon be okay with this, if I tell them? Has anyone faced a similar situation?

I'd appreciate any help, in this regard.

[gc0907]

1: Yes, get the antibodies report before you go to civil surgeon to save time and hassel . I had to get it recently. Read my last post.

2: I don't think lab will do that. You will need a document from doctor mentioning what and all needs to be tested.

3: When you go to regular physician for antibody test reference, let him/her know and ask if you can get that thing in written. I prefer stuff in written than just verbal.

I have a couple of questions related to vaccination. Can someone please help?

1. I do not have records for MMR and Chickenpox vaccine. I took MMR before I came to the US for the first time and I had Chickenpox when I was a child. Should I do the lab tests to confirm that the antibodies are there and take the report before I go to the Civil Surgeon?

2. Can I go to the lab myself and ask for them to test for these or should I get a Doctor's reference?

3. I am allergic to flu shots and cannot take them. Will the Civil Surgeon be okay with this, if I tell them? Has anyone faced a similar situation?

I'd appreciate any help, in this regard.

[gc0907]

Thanks Q.
I have stated a new thread here: I-693-Medical-Exam-and-Vaccinations-when-applying-for-Green-Card-(I-485)

gc0907 kudos to you. A lot of people go through medicals but very few people write it down so well for others!
Why don't you create a new thread in the same location as vaccination. You can either reproduce the whole article or simply include the link.
I think that will keep it visible forever and help a lot of people.

[mysati]

Thank you gc0907! That was very helpful.

1: Yes, get the antibodies report before you go to civil surgeon to save time and hassel . I had to get it recently. Read my last post.

2: I don't think lab will do that. You will need a document from doctor mentioning what and all needs to be tested.

3: When you go to regular physician for antibody test reference, let him/her know and ask if you can get that thing in written. I prefer stuff in written than just verbal.

[ChampU]

gc0907 kudos to you. A lot of people go through medicals but very few people write it down so well for others!
Why don't you create a new thread in the same location as vaccination. You can either reproduce the whole article or simply include the link.
I think that will keep it visible forever and help a lot of people.

Can the immunization and medical exam process be done, before the priority date is current? What is the duration, for which the records are valid?

[TeddyKoochu]

Can the immunization and medical exam process be done, before the priority date is current? What is the duration, for which the records are valid?

Immunization records are valid for 10 years and the form I693 is valid for a year.
DT Vaccine - Requirement is within the last 10 years.
MMR - 2 doses required.
Varicella - If you have had chicken pox in your childhood you are fine.

Also do note that if your wife is of child bearing age there are restrictions especially on the MMR vaccine because these are live viruses this what the civil surgeon I went told me. Also during maternity in USA he said typically they do test for antibodies for MMR and DT, try to see if you can get hold of those records if your children were born here.