Copy or original ?

[Mistyyy 11]

I am getting ready to submit my N-400 package and one of the documents that is required is the birth certificate. I do have in my possession a copy of the original birth certificate and I'll have it translated and certified. My question is will USCIS reject my application if I use a copy of birth certificate ( I will have it translated and notarized).

[Dario2012 51]

I'm not sure where you read that a birth certificate is required.

In any case, the from N-400 instructions indicate:

"Unless it is specifically required that an original document be filed with your application, a legible photocopy

may be submitted. Original documents submitted when not required may remain a part of the record and will not be

automatically returned to you."

I am getting ready to submit my N-400 package and one of the documents that is required is the birth certificate. I do have in my possession a copy of the original birth certificate and I'll have it translated and certified. My question is will USCIS reject my application if I use a copy of birth certificate ( I will have it translated and notarized).

[Mistyyy 11]

My situation is a bit special I'm filling under the 319b and that require a birth certificate.

The copies of the following documents (If the documents are not in English, a certified copy of the translation must be submitted together with a copy of the original Be sure to include copies of both front and back of all certificates.)

this is the instructions I have to follow. I am a bit confused can I use a photocopy that isn't certified with a certified translation ?

Edited April 24, 2015 by Achraf

[MissYoko 4]

Send a copy, you will be fine! You can always bring the original for the interview.
Regarding the translation, do not pay for services. I did all the translation myself.

At the bottom of the translated document I add that paragraph :

I YOUR NAME, certify that I am fluent (conversant) in the English and (YOUR LANGUAGE) languages, and that the above document is an accurate translation of the document attached entitled: “TITLE OF THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENT”
Signature :
Date:

I paid for my K1 document... way too much of money... Since I do it myself and I never had any problem

[Mistyyy 11]

Send a copy, you will be fine! You can always bring the original for the interview.

Regarding the translation, do not pay for services. I did all the translation myself.

At the bottom of the translated document I add that paragraph :

I YOUR NAME, certify that I am fluent (conversant) in the English and (YOUR LANGUAGE) languages, and that the above document is an accurate translation of the document attached entitled: “TITLE OF THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENT”

Signature :

Date:

I paid for my K1 document... way too much of money... Since I do it myself and I never had any problem

Thank you for your reply that's what I just did. let's hope they don't reject my package because I'll be very pissed