Do I need petitioners birth certificate for interview?

[Sailormooon 268]

Hi guys! I’ve been reading on here that the US passport isn’t good enough for the interview? My fiancé (petitioner) has lost his birth certificate so would a copy of his passport suffice for the interview?

 

(also do they want my birth certificate for the interview as well?)

 

thanks!!!

[TNJ17 1,329]

You need to take a copy of the entire 129f packet you sent when you started this process. Copies of BC should be on there. But just on a note here, you can always go back to county and get a copy of your BC issued. It’s not big deal. 

[Sailormooon 268]

9 minutes ago, TNJ17 said:

You need to take a copy of the entire 129f packet you sent when you started this process. Copies of BC should be on there. But just on a note here, you can always go back to county and get a copy of your BC issued. It’s not big deal. 

I didn’t include BC... We only included all pages of petitioners passport pages

[MrHanky 1,377]

1 hour ago, Tea_pgtips said:

Hi guys! I’ve been reading on here that the US passport isn’t good enough for the interview? My fiancé (petitioner) has lost his birth certificate so would a copy of his passport suffice for the interview?

 

(also do they want my birth certificate for the interview as well?)

 

thanks!!!

You need to read the instructions for your embassy, most likely yes.

[Sailormooon 268]

Just now, MrHanky said:

You need to read the instructions for your embassy, most likely yes.

Yes 

 

 

Hi hi thanks for replying. Yes that the passport itself will be okay? 

 

[MrHanky 1,377]

Just now, Tea_pgtips said:

Yes 

 

 

Hi hi thanks for replying. Yes that the passport itself will be okay? 

 

What?

A passport is not a birth certificate, you need to bring what they ask for.

It shouldn't be too difficult to get a new one.

 

Also be sure to check if they require a long form version, i'm not familiar with your country.

 

You can find more details here.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/collect-and-submit-forms-and-documents-to-the-nvc/step-5-collect-supporting-documents.html

[TNJ17 1,329]

If they’re asking for it, you bring it. Why risk getting a denied visa or prolong processing because you just didn’t wanna bother?!?!?!

[Wuozopo 4,285]

1 hour ago, Tea_pgtips said:

Hi guys! I’ve been reading on here that the US passport isn’t good enough for the interview? My fiancé (petitioner) has lost his birth certificate so would a copy of his passport suffice for the interview?

 

(also do they want my birth certificate for the interview as well?)

 

thanks!!!

 

You do NOT néed anything from your American petitioner at your London interview except his/her affidavit of support and one proof of income. If he doesn't make enough to sponsor you, then nothing from him. London will take one I-134 affidavit of support from whomever makes enough to sponsor, for example his parent. 1000% sure of that. 

 

No copy of I-129F packet

No proof of relationship

No photo albums, ring receipts, Skype logs, love letters, travel receipts....

 

Yes to your (the beneficiary's) birth certificate. And it must be the "long form" with your parents' names on it. Yes to your passport as well. 

 

 

 

[Sailormooon 268]

47 minutes ago, TNJ17 said:

If they’re asking for it, you bring it. Why risk getting a denied visa or prolong processing because you just didn’t wanna bother?!?!?!

I haven’t received my NOA2 yet or a list of what I need for interview. I’m just preparing myself now for what I will need. I have just been reading that that may be needed so needed some clarification. If the list stated I need it I wouldn’t be asking on here. No need to be rude.

 

[Sailormooon 268]

46 minutes ago, Wuozopo said:

 

You do NOT néed anything from your American petitioner at your London interview except his/her affidavit of support and one proof of income. If he doesn't make enough to sponsor you, then nothing from him. London will take one I-134 affidavit of support from whomever makes enough to sponsor, for example his parent. 1000% sure of that. 

 

No copy of I-129F packet

No proof of relationship

No photo albums, ring receipts, Skype logs, love letters, travel receipts....

 

Yes to your (the beneficiary's) birth certificate. And it must be the "long form" with your parents' names on it. Yes to your passport as well. 

 

 

 

Thank you so much!!! I have my birth certificate so that’s great! 

[Sailormooon 268]

1 hour ago, MrHanky said:

What?

A passport is not a birth certificate, you need to bring what they ask for.

It shouldn't be too difficult to get a new one.

 

Also be sure to check if they require a long form version, i'm not familiar with your country.

 

You can find more details here.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/collect-and-submit-forms-and-documents-to-the-nvc/step-5-collect-supporting-documents.html

Hi! Thanks for replying! My country is the UK (England) ...  I shall check out the website you have linked! 

[Sailormooon 268]

1 hour ago, MrHanky said:

What?

A passport is not a birth certificate, you need to bring what they ask for.

It shouldn't be too difficult to get a new one.

 

Also be sure to check if they require a long form version, i'm not familiar with your country.

 

You can find more details here.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/collect-and-submit-forms-and-documents-to-the-nvc/step-5-collect-supporting-documents.html

I am the beneficiary so I have my birth certificate. It seems that’s all they need. The website doesn’t say the petitioner (us citizen) needs his birth certificate for the interview. That’s all I’m worried about as he has lost his

[TNJ17 1,329]

6 minutes ago, Tea_pgtips said:

I haven’t received my NOA2 yet or a list of what I need for interview. I’m just preparing myself now for what I will need. I have just been reading that that may be needed so needed some clarification. If the list stated I need it I wouldn’t be asking on here. No need to be rude.

 

I wasn’t being rude and I wasn’t talking about interview stage. I was talking petition stage. You should have sent copies of birth certificates. It says so on the checklist from USCIS. 

[Sailormooon 268]

5 minutes ago, TNJ17 said:

I wasn’t being rude and I wasn’t talking about interview stage. I was talking petition stage. You should have sent copies of birth certificates. It says so on the checklist from USCIS. 

Okay, no worries. We used the guide here on visajourney to complete the packet. This is what it says;

 

Copy of the Birth certificate (front and back) for the US Citizen or a copy of ALL pages of the US Citizen's passport issued with a validity of at least 5 years ora copy of the US Citizen's naturalization certificate (front and back). This is used to establish citizenship.   Since it says OR... we sent a copy of all pages of my petitioners US passport. I was just double checking we didn't need his birth certificate for the interview and only needed mine. I am not worried about the initial packet. I've submitted everything they have asked for so I am not expecting an RFE

Edited December 22, 2017 by Tea_pgtips

[MrHanky 1,377]

1 hour ago, Tea_pgtips said:

I am the beneficiary so I have my birth certificate. It seems that’s all they need. The website doesn’t say the petitioner (us citizen) needs his birth certificate for the interview. That’s all I’m worried about as he has lost his

Its best to check with someone who had their interview in the UK since embassies can be very specific, and the info provided isn't always totally inclusive.

I'm bringing everything to be on the safe side, and most people will suggest that, but if its a burden for you, just try checking people who have recently done it, see if there's a regional forum for the UK.