I-130 petitioner birth certificare/passport?

[darth vader 133]

Is it OK to send just the front of the USC petitioner's birth certificate? All details (parent's name etc. is there on the front), the back has no information. Previously we had sent a copy of passport bio page with the front of birth certificate as well and got approved. This time the passport has been sent for renewal (ran out of space) and we are not sure if we should be sending copy of the bio page of the passport since the USC petitioner will have a new passport issued to them soon.

 

What should we do, send both (front of birth certificate and bio page of passport) or just front of birth certificate?

[payxibka 10,048]

1 minute ago, darth vader said:

Is it OK to send just the front of the USC petitioner's birth certificate? All details (parent's name etc. is there on the front), the back has no information. Previously we had sent a copy of passport bio page with the front of birth certificate as well and got approved. This time the passport has been sent for renewal (ran out of space) and we are not sure if we should be sending copy of the bio page of the passport since the USC petitioner will have a new passport issued to them soon.

 

What should we do, send both (front of birth certificate and bio page of passport) or just front of birth certificate?

What are you trying to accomplish and why do you think you need to send a copy of the new USC passport?

[darth vader 133]

43 minutes ago, payxibka said:

What are you trying to accomplish and why do you think you need to send a copy of the new USC passport?

Ummmm as the title clearly says I-130 petition. Hence trying to demonstrate the U.S. citizenship (by birth) of the petitioner.

[LilyJ 1,258]

10 minutes ago, darth vader said:

Ummmm as the title clearly says I-130 petition. Hence trying to demonstrate the U.S. citizenship (by birth) of the petitioner.

You only need to send one or the other, either US birth certificate or US passport, you don’t need both 

[darth vader 133]

2 hours ago, LilyJ said:

You only need to send one or the other, either US birth certificate or US passport, you don’t need both 

Is only the front of the birth certificate sufficient or the back is required too?

[NikLR 13,234]

6 minutes ago, darth vader said:

Is only the front of the birth certificate sufficient or the back is required too?

Both sides unless the back is blank. Says so in the instructions. 

[darth vader 133]

8 minutes ago, NikLR said:

Both sides unless the back is blank. Says so in the instructions. 

What instructions? The VJ guide says - "Copy of the full Birth certificate (front and back) for the US Citizen or a copy of ALL pages of the US Citizen's passport. This is used to establish citizenship."

 

I've also checked the I-130 instructions, it does not say anything about "unless the back is blank". Would you mind including a link?

[NikLR 13,234]

1 minute ago, darth vader said:

What instructions? The VJ guide says - "Copy of the full Birth certificate (front and back) for the US Citizen or a copy of ALL pages of the US Citizen's passport. This is used to establish citizenship."

 

I've also checked the I-130 instructions, it does not say anything about "unless the back is blank". Would you mind including a link?

Did you provide the following?

• Evidence of U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residence, or U.S. national status:
  • A copy of your birth certificate, issued by a civil registrar, vital statistics office, or other civil authority showing you were born in the United States; 
  • A copy of your naturalization or citizenship certificate issued by USCIS or the former Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS); 
  • A copy of Form FS-240, Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA), issued by a U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate; 
  •  A copy of your unexpired U.S. passport; 
  • An original statement from a U.S. consular officer verifying you are a U.S. citizen with a valid passport; or
  • A copy of the front and back of your Permanent Resident Card (also known as a Green Card or a Form I-551).

It makes sense that if the back is blank all you are doing is sending a blank sheet of paper.  So if there is something on the back, you should send a copy of it. 

 

You should find a good immigration lawyer. 

[NikLR 13,234]

Also since you ALREADY sent the info,  it doesnt change just because there is a new passport.  Dont send more. It wont make it to your file unless specifically asked for.