Petitioning for mother, I-130 and had some questions

[hpizzle 2]

Hello. I am petitioning for my mother to live in the USA. I am a US citizen. I read the guide on this website and am unsure on a couple things:

 

- Will my mother's birth certificate be needed at the I-130 stage? She does not have one at the moment. Will it be needed at the NVC stage? What options are available if she cannot get a birth certificate made? Home country is India.

- Does my mother need to make a passport now?

- What other evidence do I need to submit with an I-130? From what I have gathered is that I just need to show my birth certificate. 

- As I begin to submit an I-130, what documents should my mother be prepping?

 

I am asking questions regarding evidence because I came to the USA under a spousal visa and I know my husband submitted tons of evidence to show that our marriage was legit. Do I have to provide tons of evidence that she is my mother? Photos, letters, etc.? Just want the process to go as smooth as possible! 

 

Thank you 

[nelmagriffin 141]

Greetings!

REFERENCE: Petition for Alien Relative | USCIS