Birth Certificate Related

**nishant2200** · 09-28-2011, 06:36 PM

Originally Posted by Gclongwait

Man, this is going to be a problem for me too. My name doesnt exist on my birth certificate at all (I didnt even know that till now). Also my moms last name is not there. My parents live in maharashtra and I was born in TN, we don't know anybody there. My PD is 1st Feb 08 so may or may not need it anytime soon. Can just an affidavit work for this? Getting it changed from the location of birth will be very tough.

This is what I would suggest.

Obtain school leaving certificate, and if that certificate don't list: your name, father's name, mother's name, date of birth, place of birth; request the school to write this down as a letter from their records.

Prepare the affidavits too, and the reason for affidavit should be mentioned as name not mentioned in the birth certificate.

I think this together should be sufficient.

They don't write full names for mother and child in Birth certificates many times in India, it is assumed that both the wife and child are going to take the family name, which is father. In my case my name was only written as "babo" (meaning baby in gujarati), at least my uncle managed to get it corrected to my first name. Apart from that, they totally refused to do any change. Even this change, my uncle says is a miracle. He is a lawyer in that city and is the biggest lawyer of that city, and he says that in his lifetime of law, he has never seen this happen, and they won't do it for anything for anyone.

**qesehmk** · 09-28-2011, 06:44 PM

My wife had similar situation. Her parents did affidavits in India and sent them over to us.

Originally Posted by Gclongwait

Man, this is going to be a problem for me too. My name doesnt exist on my birth certificate at all (I didnt even know that till now). Also my moms last name is not there. My parents live in maharashtra and I was born in TN, we don't know anybody there. My PD is 1st Feb 08 so may or may not need it anytime soon. Can just an affidavit work for this? Getting it changed from the location of birth will be very tough.

**knight** · 09-28-2011, 07:40 PM

I got all the tests done with my PCP.

1. Tetanus shot (TDAP) was not needed as I got it 2 yrs back
2. Blood tests were done to check for antibodies for MMR, Varicella, Syphilis, Hepatitis-B
3. PPD test for TB (2 visits needed for this one)
4. All others were either not applicable (due to age) or optional (like flu shot)

I then took all the reports to the USCIS approved civil surgeon, who charged me $120 for the physical exam. He looked at the other test results, completed the I-693 form and returned it in a sealed envelope, along with a copy for my records! It was over in about an hour!!!

Originally Posted by shivarajan

Iam damm confused.
Can someone summarize what we can get done ahead of time with PCP (primary care physician)

So far I gathered we do these at pcp office,

1. tetanus proof else get shots
2. mmr (blood test) if 30+
3. titter (chicken pox, blood test)

At civil surgeons office,

1. Physical
2. Syphilis test (and vaccine if required later)
3. TB test (and followup if required later)
4. get forms filled

please confirm.

**mygctracker** · 10-01-2011, 02:06 PM

Regarding Immunization, can someone explain what exactly needs to be done? I don't have any record of any immunization that I was given when I was a child. Except Flu Shot, I don't have any knowledge. Please point me to a link where I can understand this subject.

One other question I had was, whether spouse Passport need to have Primary applicant name and viceversa?

Thanks.

Originally Posted by chikitsak

In our own interest, all folks with dates up to June 2008 should get your documents squared away.

Dig into your files, bags and safes and make sure you have everything you need.
Look at the I 485 filing instructions and it will give you a good idea of what you need.
Then read through forms I-485, I-131, I-765 and G- 325 A and you will know all the information you should have handy as well.

Another important step is to make sure you have you immunizations current and documented.
To see al the stuff you need for the medical check up you can read through instructions for form I 693.

Getting you immunizations in order through PCP or if you have occupational health at you workplace will save you time and money.

You also need 6 passport photographs, that however, can be done easily at the last minute. Costco actually does an excellent job.

I expect as you see our wise guides predict a lot of unpredictable movement in the dates.

If we are ready to file and then file applications which are well prepared and documented, it will enable easier approvals, fewer RFE's and faster date movement for the people behind us in line. Especially now since they do not have a bunch of pre-approved applications.

This is one thing that will benefit the applicant as well as the people behind us as well.

Good luck!

**Monica12** · 10-01-2011, 02:40 PM

Originally Posted by mygctracker

Regarding Immunization, can someone explain what exactly needs to be done? I don't have any record of any immunization that I was given when I was a child. Except Flu Shot, I don't have any knowledge. Please point me to a link where I can understand this subject.

One other question I had was, whether spouse Passport need to have Primary applicant name and viceversa?

Thanks.

For vaccinations, please see the discussion on this thread
http://www.qesehmk.org/forums/showth...3-Vaccinations
The passports dont need to have the spouses' names...If you can, that's good but if you don't, a marriage certificate should be good enough.

**chikitsak** · 10-01-2011, 03:09 PM

You need to have a marriage certificate and a name change certificate (if name changed)...both in English.

Check this out and then if you need any clarification, I'll try.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/usc...0045f3d6a1RCRD

This is form 693 on USCIS website for "I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record"

Originally Posted by mygctracker

Regarding Immunization, can someone explain what exactly needs to be done? I don't have any record of any immunization that I was given when I was a child. Except Flu Shot, I don't have any knowledge. Please point me to a link where I can understand this subject.

One other question I had was, whether spouse Passport need to have Primary applicant name and viceversa?

Thanks.

**evoori** · 10-01-2011, 09:47 PM

Medical Exam I-693

Let me take the opportunity on first page of thread to summarize the medical exam requirement for GC. This has been discussed in detail in separate post http://www.qesehmk.org/forums/showth...3-Vaccinations . The exam can be broken down in two steps for our own convenience. Step 1 is immunization, Step 2 is medical tests

Step 1 - Immunizations: Their is list at USCIS for different immunization required. Not all vaccines are required for all age group. For adult of our age group (30-50), following vaccines are required
a. MMR
b. Varicella : If you had chicken pox in your childhood you are already immune to this
c. Tetanus (Tdap or Tetanus booster shot) : These are given every 10 years.. someone in the post said USCIS wants this in last 5 years
d. Flu : Not every but more and more physicians are saying that this is also required for USCIS. These have to be given every year.
If you already have taken (a-c) but do not have records, you can get your blood test (exam is known as TITER) done for the above vaccines showing that you have antibodies for those 'or' you can take the vaccines again.

Step 2 - Medical Exam:
a. TB : TB Skin test is 2 day affair. On day 1 doctor will inject on your arm and on day 3 will measure for swelling if any. The vaccines (MMR I think) above do interfere with the test. Therefor it is recommended to get vaccines after the skin test. Many of us have taken BCG vaccine in our childhood, this may also interfere with the TB skin and can give false positive test result then doctor will ask to go for chest x-ray.
b. Syphilis
c. Physical exam

Step 2 has to be done at USCIS approved civil surgeon ( www.uscis.gov/civilsurgeons ). Step 1 can be done at any physician, any county hospital, even in India (getting records is important for Step 1) or at the civil surgeon office. Getting done at civil surgeon office is normally NOT covered by health insurance and therefore cost more money. USCIS does not regulate fees charged and you should call different surgeon to get quote. Surgeon near me quoted $100 for Step 2 only and $400 for Step1 + Step2.

After the test and looking at records, civil surgeon will fill form I693 and seal in an envelope and give it to you.

**ChampU** · 10-01-2011, 10:14 PM

QQ.. I have two copies of my Birth Certificate.. One that was issued when I was born (Its very badly damaged.. but it clearly states my Mom's name saying that she delivered a boy on my birthdate..the rest details aren't very clear) and the one that was issued recently (3 months ago) with all the details with official stamp and all the details . I also have a domicile certificate that states my name and DOB (wonder how useful that would be).
I plan to include all 3 documents when I apply for my 485. Would that be enough? Should I also get the affidavit done?

**nishant2200** · 10-01-2011, 10:42 PM

One thing to know is that in affidavit, one has to mention reason why affidavit is being submitted.

If there is no reason, no need to supply.

In your case, I would mention reason as: all details not availiable on original issue BC, hence supplying newly issued BC with all details as well as this affidavit to clarify the birth and parentage.

Originally Posted by ChampU

QQ.. I have two copies of my Birth Certificate.. One that was issued when I was born (Its very badly damaged.. but it clearly states my Mom's name saying that she delivered a boy on my birthdate..the rest details aren't very clear) and the one that was issued recently (3 months ago) with all the details with official stamp and all the details . I also have a domicile certificate that states my name and DOB (wonder how useful that would be).
I plan to include all 3 documents when I apply for my 485. Would that be enough? Should I also get the affidavit done?

**krishnav** · 10-03-2011, 02:43 PM

Hello Gurus,

One question about Birth Certificate. My mother's actual name has "Lakshmi" but it was spelled "Laxmi" in the birth certificate.
I checked with my attorney, he said normally its the candidate's name that they check and not father and mother's names. But to be on safe side, he said I could try to get a correct BC or and affidavit explaining why there was a spelling issue in BC for my mother's name.

Now, my question is do you guys know what kind of affidavit can we make for this. Can someone provide me with a sample. I foind affidavits for issues with actual candidate's names but none related to mother/fater name.
Any help is appreciated.

Thanks.

**nishant2200** · 10-03-2011, 02:47 PM

I have a similar problem. There is a "ben" attached to my mother's name. What you can do is explicitly specify in the affidavit that:

Lakshmi and Laxmi are different ways to spell the name from your native language of the region into English. This should not be considered name change. The following names refer to one and same person:
list down all full names like lastname lakshmi middle, lastname laxmi middle etc

Next write down this affidavit is being provided to clarify the naming translation and is being provided as a proof of your birth and parentage.

Remember the affidiavits are first person from the deponent's point of view. so the language would be as if your mother is saying it.

Originally Posted by krishnav

Hello Gurus,

One question about Birth Certificate. My mother's actual name has "Lakshmi" but it was spelled "Laxmi" in the birth certificate.
I checked with my attorney, he said normally its the candidate's name that they check and not father and mother's names. But to be on safe side, he said I could try to get a correct BC or and affidavit explaining why there was a spelling issue in BC for my mother's name.

Now, my question is do you guys know what kind of affidavit can we make for this. Can someone provide me with a sample. I foind affidavits for issues with actual candidate's names but none related to mother/fater name.
Any help is appreciated.

Thanks.

**krishnav** · 10-03-2011, 03:48 PM

Hi Nishant,

Thanks a lot for the response. That helps. I will try to type out some matter for an affidavit and see if you and other gurus here can review it and suggest corrections if necessary.
It would be great if someone could give a sample affidavit that they used in a similar case though.

Regards.

Originally Posted by nishant2200

I have a similar problem. There is a "ben" attached to my mother's name. What you can do is explicitly specify in the affidavit that:

Lakshmi and Laxmi are different ways to spell the name from your native language of the region into English. This should not be considered name change. The following names refer to one and same person:
list down all full names like lastname lakshmi middle, lastname laxmi middle etc

Next write down this affidavit is being provided to clarify the naming translation and is being provided as a proof of your birth and parentage.

Remember the affidiavits are first person from the deponent's point of view. so the language would be as if your mother is saying it.

**krishnav** · 10-03-2011, 04:16 PM

Ok...for people like me who want sample affidavit information for Birth Certificate issues, here is a good link.

http://www.immihelp.com/birth-certif...ertficate.html

This one is affidavit to say both names are for the same person.

http://www.immihelp.com/immigration/...affidavit.html

And, here is alist of all documents.

http://www.immihelp.com/forms/sample.html

Sorry if its already been posted earlier.

**evoori** · 10-05-2011, 11:31 AM

What is A# ?

I have medical exam due tomorrow. The form I-693 asks for A#. Does anyone know is it the same # given on I-140 approval notice or is it different ?
Sorry for the off topic question when everybody is tense.. I googled it and found answers like it is I-94 # or it is red # printed on Visa (H1) etc..

**nishant2200** · 10-05-2011, 11:32 AM

Originally Posted by evoori

What is A# ?

I have medical exam due tomorrow. The form I-693 asks for A#. Does anyone know is it the same # given on I-140 approval notice or is it different ?
Sorry for the off topic question when everybody is tense.. I googled it and found answers like it is I-94 # or it is red # printed on Visa (H1) etc..

Use the one on your I-140 approval notice, that would be my advise.

**skpanda** · 10-05-2011, 04:02 PM

Sorry to hear about your wifes stamping issues. Although you may have to contact a lawyer...

Your wife has to be in US for all the documents to be ready like doctors certificate etc.

Without knowing much about your wifes work situation - I think this is what you should do - Try to get the passport back from the consulate. Have your wife apply for H4 and let her come here ASAP. File for 485. Get EAD in 3 months and start working.

Contact a good Attorney!

Good luck!

Originally Posted by venoo_d

My date is current wife stuck in India, she went for H1B stamping got 221G

My priority date is 29Aug2007, EB2 India, my date is current as of November visa bulletin.
My wife went to India and attended for visa stamping in Hyderabad consulate on 10th August 2011, she got 221(G) yellow slip, admin process, visa officer retained her passport, asked to submit additional document, she submitted the documents, it is already 2 months of waiting, no response from consulate.
My question is can we apply i-485 both of us, while she is in India, I am In USA? Or she must be in USA to apply i-485.
Could you please help me what is my best option.

**gchopeful123** · 10-05-2011, 05:12 PM

I am going to take my office colleagues to drinks tomorrow & my personal friends on the weekend i.e. after the medical tests.

PS: Will upgrade to the new iPhone 4S on Fri

Originally Posted by natvyas

Please also let us know how you guys are planning to celebrate the great news !!!!

**indiaeb2** · 10-05-2011, 08:13 PM

I booked for my medical tomorrow and just went to take photo with my family...looks like i need to do a hair cut as my picture was not right. Family photo is done..wow.what a nice feeling is this... Again my best wishes to all of you who are current.

**billu77** · 10-05-2011, 09:44 PM

Congratulations to all those who will be current in November. I am getting ready to file I-485 and my wife is pregnant and due next week...should we get the medical done before due date ( some friends suggest that the surgeon may waive off vaccines and we may not get RFE) or should we schedule for a week after her due date so that she can get all vaccines and reduce the chances of RFE??pls advice if anyone in similar situation...thanks and all the best!

**veni001** · 10-05-2011, 09:47 PM

Originally Posted by billu77

Congratulations to all those who will be current in November. I am getting ready to file I-485 and my wife is pregnant and due next week...should we get the medical done before due date ( some friends suggest that the surgeon may waive off vaccines and we may not get RFE) or should we schedule for a week after her due date so that she can get all vaccines and reduce the chances of RFE??pls advice if anyone in similar situation...thanks and all the best!

billu,

Congratulations!

Schedule appointment as early as possible, irrespective of due date. Depending on her situation at the time of appointment Civil Surgeon will decide what to test or give vaccines.

**qesehmk** · 10-05-2011, 10:22 PM

Pregnant women are exempt from vaccines and so would be women nursing. I think your civil surgeon will tell you the same. It happened with my friends wife. She had to get hers done just before they received GC finally.

Originally Posted by billu77

Congratulations to all those who will be current in November. I am getting ready to file I-485 and my wife is pregnant and due next week...should we get the medical done before due date ( some friends suggest that the surgeon may waive off vaccines and we may not get RFE) or should we schedule for a week after her due date so that she can get all vaccines and reduce the chances of RFE??pls advice if anyone in similar situation...thanks and all the best!

**Jonty Rhodes** · 10-06-2011, 12:42 PM

Just out of curiosity, this question came to my mind today and this is not related to immigration itself.

I came here on F1 and did my Masters in Public Health (MPH) from a US University. Meanwhile, while doing masters, I gave my US Medical Licensing Exams, obtained a residency in Internal Medicine and converted my visa in to H1B. I finished my MD in Internal Medicine from a US Hospital.

My question is if in case, the Congress passes a legislation to give green cards to international students with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) degree, would my MPH or MD qualify under any of the four categories?

Any input would be appreciated.

**10102007** · 10-06-2011, 12:56 PM

There is only one way to be sure. See if the CIP code on your I-20 is listed in the STEM list on the ICE.gov website.

Originally Posted by Jonty Rhodes

Just out of curiosity, this question came to my mind today and this is not related to immigration itself.

I came here on F1 and did my Masters in Public Health (MPH) from a US University. Meanwhile, while doing masters, I gave my US Medical Licensing Exams, obtained a residency in Internal Medicine and converted my visa in to H1B. I finished my MD in Internal Medicine from a US Hospital.

My question is if in case, the Congress passes a legislation to give green cards to international students with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) degree, would my MPH or MD qualify under any of the four categories?

Any input would be appreciated.

**chikitsak** · 10-06-2011, 02:25 PM

They are overcharging you my friend. We did our medical tests last month and it was $ 160 per person. The vaccines etc are over and above that.

Getting them through your PCP is ideal, even if you have to delay your appointment with the immigration doc.
You have plenty of time.

The affidavits are likely to take the most time, depending on where they are being done and sent from.

Originally Posted by needid

Here is how i am going about it
10/5/2011
--- Immediately after reaching home, called attorney, they sent a word doc to fill in with details of me and my family
--- Called Clinic for medical test, set up reminder to call next monday morning
--- Started collecting scanned copies of Passports, I-94s,BirthCertificates( Need to arrange for Affidavits)
10/6/2011
-- called clinic for immigration medical test, the nurse talked about the list of vaccines they would look for, I asked her if you do any test if i don't have any records of my previous vaccines, She suggested to get it done with family physician as it would be cheaper.She gave list of what vaccines we need to look if they are already present(Rubella,Tetanus,RPR,PPD) in our blood. Since my daughter started school this year she does not need any except TB test.
--Called family physician, luckily found a morning appointment, they took boold sample to check for Rubella and RPR, but said TB skin test and tetanus shot would be on monday, she said 48Hrs theory i did not get it.
-- They did not accept my wife for test, as she never been there, my wife also found appointment today afternoon for vaccines test
-- After we get the results of the above tests, we'll go to USCIS Doc to get the medical reports in sealed cover. They said it would cost $500 per head and doc would charge $200 for preparation of report. No choice! got to do it.But we have already some vaccines the $500 would go less.
-- more scanned docs

Will update progress.

**nishant2200** · 10-06-2011, 02:33 PM

Originally Posted by kingcaeser

Guys,
Is it required to provide bank statements for 485 filing? I do not have this in my checklist, but my colleague has it in his checklist by his attorney? I am surprised. can anyone help?

Only purpose of bank statement is to show you and wife holding joint account, to prove marriage. You can alternatively provide lease agreement of house with you both on it, or title of home with both names on it, if you have purchased a home. Of course marriage certificate.

I have only seen this kind of detailed query for Marriage proof when wife applies seperately. If you both apply together, and you have marriage certificate, and tax returns of at least one year show you both as joint return, there should not be any query.

ps: I am stuck at work in something today, and unable to view forum much.

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