quick question about "petitioner" definition

[calberry 18]

Hi. I'm a US citizen petitioning for the IR5 visa for my mom (and dad) and I assumed that "petitioner" means me. But when I'm uploading docs at https://ceac.state.gov/IV (see attached screenshot) under "APPLICANT INFORMATION" > "Civil Documents" it's asking for the following:

PETITIONER'S MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE
PETITIONER'S BIRTH CERTIFICATE
PASSPORT BIOGRAPHIC PAGE
PHOTOGRAPHS
BIRTH CERTIFICATE
MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE
POLICE CERTIFICATE (NEPAL)

 

Does "PETITIONER'S MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE" and "PETITIONER'S BIRTH CERTIFICATE" here mean for me or is it asking for my mom's? Just confused because it's under "APPLICANT INFORMATION" which I assume means my mom.

 

 

 

 

 

[arken 4,197]

Yes you are the petitioner and petitioner's documents mean your documents.

 

The applicant is your mom of course but she needs to upload some of your documents as mentioned.

 

 

[calberry 18]

1 hour ago, arken said:

Yes you are the petitioner and petitioner's documents mean your documents.

 

The applicant is your mom of course but she needs to upload some of your documents as mentioned.

 

 

Oh ok. I wonder why my, i.e. "petitioner's" marriage certificate is relevant to my mom's immigration... And what does a petitioner who's not married upload since it says this is a "Required Document"? Also does this mean I have to mail my original marriage certificate to my mom to take to her interview since it says she needs to take originals of uploaded documents to the interview?

 

[SteveInBostonI130 3,319]

8 minutes ago, calberry said:

Oh ok. I wonder why my, i.e. "petitioner's" marriage certificate is relevant to my mom's immigration... And what does a petitioner who's not married upload since it says this is a "Required Document"? Also does this mean I have to mail my original marriage certificate to my mom to take to her interview since it says she needs to take originals of uploaded documents to the interview?

 

 

Are you a petitioner who is not married?

 

Also, typically the applicant's original documents will need to be taken to the interview.  For example, a copy of the I-864 from the petitioner is fine - the applicant does not need to have the original I-864 with the "wet" signature.

Edited August 16, 2022 by SteveInBostonI130

[calberry 18]

17 minutes ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:

 

Are you a petitioner who is not married?

 

Also, typically the applicant's original documents will need to be taken to the interview.  For example, a copy of the I-864 from the petitioner is fine - the applicant does not need to have the original I-864 with the "wet" signature.

 

No, I'm [happily] married and have my marriage certificate with me. Just trying to understand why this is relevant and more importantly if I need to mail my original marriage certificate to my mom to take to her interview.

[SteveInBostonI130 3,319]

Unfortunately, immigration is one place where privacy and relevance doesn't seem to be...relevant. 

 

Provide the documents they require.  If something doesn't apply, upload a signed statement declaring the reason (like tax transcripts for I-864 when a person was not required to file taxes, or being single when a marriage cert is requested).

[arken 4,197]

8 hours ago, calberry said:

Just trying to understand why this is relevant and more importantly if I need to mail my original marriage certificate to my mom to take to her interview.

Agreed, this should have been irrelevant to your case. Just the BC should suffice. But with immigration, just go with it.