Is Birth certificate 'mandatory' for I485?

[kpv]

Hi,

 

Am curious to know if Birth certificate is 'mandatory' for I485 (adjustment of status)? I hear mixed opinions while some say it's mandatory while someother say that it is okay not to have it if your passport mentions the name of the place.

 

Would like to know any alternatives to the Birth certificate (like affidavit from self etc.)

 

Appreciate if someone can clarify?

[omshiv]

Mandatory

[cap-gap]

you can find the answer in "birth & marriage certificate" section in this forum..just few notches down this section

[chakrakr]

Mandatory

Nope.

 

 

There are options available.  

 

OP,  here is what you need --

 

Affidavit from your parents (or relatives/family friends who  were present during your birth) confirming the name of parents, Date, Time and place of birth.

A  Birth Certificate Non Availability Certificate from Birt Registration office of the town where you were born (If I remembe correct , this is called Form 10).   I believe there is a nominal fee  for this

Copy of your Board Exam Certifcate/Admit card /registration (anything which has your  DOB mentioned)

[Belle]

It's the #1 primary document, can get any primarier than that.

[pontevecchio]

If you do not have the BC you can provide other documents like affidavits from relevant people.

[omshiv]

Nope.

There are options available.

OP, here is what you need --

Affidavit from your parents (or relatives/family friends who were present during your birth) confirming the name of parents, Date, Time and place of birth.

A Birth Certificate Non Availability Certificate from Birt Registration office of the town where you were born (If I remembe correct , this is called Form 10). I believe there is a nominal fee for this

Copy of your Board Exam Certifcate/Admit card /registration (anything which has your DOB mentioned)

Oh ok..I wasn't aware of that. Thanks.

[kpv]

Hi Chakrakr,

 

Thanks for the info provided on the options.