Birth certificate question for 485

[sainadh217]

HI Guys -

 

I have birth certificate that was taken recently in my home country. ( after almost 35 years of birth date  )  All the information is correct ..

 

Wondering do I need to have any  affidavit  for  i-485 - since I had not taken birth certificate when I was born ?

 

thanks

 

 

[pingpong]

Hi Cowboy,

 

    I guess as long as your birth was registered within a few days of your birth it should be OK. If you have questions please do speak to a good attorney. 

[sainadh217]

Hello , thanks for your reply. Birth certificate was not registered after few day of birth, this was taken almost 30 years after birth .. but from the right authorities... 

[pingpong]

Hi,

 

    My attorney asked me the same question. If my birth was registered within a few days. If it wasn't then he suggested that we might need a couple of affidavits from parents (if alive) or relatives. Most of the western countries have an established mechanism where births get registered within a few days but in the sub continent most of them are at home or un registered nursing homes. I would suggest you go with the Birth certificate you have as well as with affidavits. Google or consult an attorney for the wording of the affidavit