How current is info in Guides

[Ulrica&Jesse 39]

Hello everybody,

I have one little question - How current is the information given in the section Guides? I am currently looking for the checklist for I-130 and I know, there are literally dozens of posts about it over the internet but the info is different in all of them so that confuses me a bit. I wanted to find an official current info since the apparently things do change. I was trying to find it on USCIS official website but couldn't.

Here, it's stated that the copy of birth certificate of the beneficiary is no longer needed. Is that true or should I still include copy of my BC just in case ? I'm almost done finishing our I-130 package, getting as much proof of ongoing relationship as possible( although my USC husband living with me in my country continuously for more then 2 years should be more then enough proof). Just want to make sure that info given here in guides is up to date!

Much appreciated!

[JFH 12,189]

I can confirm that the birth certificate for the beneficiary is no longer needed for the I-130 stage. It is needed for NVC so if you don't have one in your possession already now might be a good time to start the process to get one.

[Thesmiths2016 117]

I didn't send a birth certificate to USCIS, and I'm now in NVC stage, so no you don't need it for USCIS

[Ulrica&Jesse 39]

Thank you both for your replies! I do have my BC translated and copied, ready to go but as you just told me I will wait till the NVC stage to submit it.

Edited September 10, 2016 by Ulrica&Jesse

[jamaal12 0]

Dear you don't need in uscis stage birth certificate but before ur case transfer to Nvc u need to have one before they ask u don't put till tomorrow what you can do it today.