I-130 For Parents {Few Questions}

[DimaSta4321 17]

 

Hi @OldUser and @appleblossom I have a question if you don't mind.
Am I required to submit proof of my parents address during I-130 application? Asking because I see some people mentioning that on forums as needed, but I do not see if listed as a requirements anywhere on USCIS documents, etc. If it is required, do I need a certified translation of that proof of address ?

Will Documentation showing joint ownership of property be required anywhere throughout the process (maybe at NVC stage) ?

 

[Boiler 47,059]

None of this has anything to do with their I 130, you are the Sponsor, whether they own property or are penniless is irrelevant.

[DimaSta4321 17]

10 hours ago, Boiler said:

None of this has anything to do with their I 130, you are the Sponsor, whether they own property or are penniless is irrelevant.

Got it! Thanks! 
Is apostille required for parents marriage certificate and their birth certificates or certified translation is good enough ? 

[Boiler 47,059]

I must admit I do not know what an Apostille is.

[Edward and Jaycel 1,639]

23 minutes ago, DimaSta4321 said:

Is apostille required for parents marriage certificate and their birth certificates or certified translation is good enough ? 

 

I have never seen an instance where an apostille is required for filing the I-130 - If the officer adjudicating the form has doubts, maybe they might request that? I've not heard of that request ever happening either. USCIS follows the DoS reciprocity tables for civil documents and this is what they have for Birth Certificates from Ukraine (Link Below): 

 

Birth Certificates

Available

Fees:  < USD 1

Document Name:  Svidotstvo pro narodzhennya (Свідоцтво про народження)

Issuing Authority:  District or Regional State Registration of Civil Status Offices

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format:  Birth certificates issued by officials of the Government of Ukraine are accepted.  They bear a wet seal and a signature of the executive officer of the issuing authority.

Issuing Authority Personnel Title:  Department Head of the State Registration of Civil Status Office

Registration Criteria:  Defined by Family Code of Ukraine

Procedure for Obtaining:  The applicant must request birth certificates from one of two locations: 1) district DRATsS (Civil Registry Office of the Department of Justice) either at the place of residence or at the place where the registration of document took place; 2) Ukrainian Consulate or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (for residents of other countries).

Certified Copies: Certified copies are not available.

Alternate Documents:  There are no alternate documents.

Exceptions: There are no exceptions.

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Ukraine.html

Edited May 28 by Edward and Jaycel

[DimaSta4321 17]

53 minutes ago, Edward and Jaycel said:

 

I have never seen an instance where an apostille is required for filing the I-130 - If the officer adjudicating the form has doubts, maybe they might request that? I've not heard of that request ever happening either. USCIS follows the DoS reciprocity tables for civil documents and this is what they have for Birth Certificates from Ukraine (Link Below): 

 

Birth Certificates

Available

Fees:  < USD 1

Document Name:  Svidotstvo pro narodzhennya (Свідоцтво про народження)

Issuing Authority:  District or Regional State Registration of Civil Status Offices

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format:  Birth certificates issued by officials of the Government of Ukraine are accepted.  They bear a wet seal and a signature of the executive officer of the issuing authority.

Issuing Authority Personnel Title:  Department Head of the State Registration of Civil Status Office

Registration Criteria:  Defined by Family Code of Ukraine

Procedure for Obtaining:  The applicant must request birth certificates from one of two locations: 1) district DRATsS (Civil Registry Office of the Department of Justice) either at the place of residence or at the place where the registration of document took place; 2) Ukrainian Consulate or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (for residents of other countries).

Certified Copies: Certified copies are not available.

Alternate Documents:  There are no alternate documents.

Exceptions: There are no exceptions.

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Ukraine.html

Wow! This is very very helpful! Appreciate you! 

[DimaSta4321 17]

@Boiler @OldUser is missing mother's middle name on applicant's birth certificate an issue for I-130?
First, last name, and DOB of mom is all matching on a birth certificate to her passport. But middle name is not on a birth certificate.

[OldUser 9,233]

28 minutes ago, DimaSta4321 said:

@Boiler @OldUser is missing mother's middle name on applicant's birth certificate an issue for I-130?
First, last name, and DOB of mom is all matching on a birth certificate to her passport. But middle name is not on a birth certificate.

Middle name or patronymic? Those are different things.

If it's missing on birth certificate and passport (the real one for travelling, not internal ID in Cyrillic), then what makes you think she has middle name / patronymic?

If she has it on some other docs, include in "Other Names Used" section.

I don't see it as a problem.

[DimaSta4321 17]

44 minutes ago, OldUser said:

Middle name or patronymic? Those are different things.

If it's missing on birth certificate and passport (the real one for travelling, not internal ID in Cyrillic), then what makes you think she has middle name / patronymic?

If she has it on some other docs, include in "Other Names Used" section.

I don't see it as a problem.

This was a question for my girlfriend, she is trying to sponsor her mom too (mom is Mexican citizen). I am helping her out with a process.

My docs (Ukrainian) are all matching and correct.
Thank you for advise Old User! You are always very insightful!

[OldUser 9,233]

25 minutes ago, DimaSta4321 said:

This was a question for my girlfriend, she is trying to sponsor her mom too (mom is Mexican citizen). I am helping her out with a process.

My docs (Ukrainian) are all matching and correct.
Thank you for advise Old User! You are always very insightful!

Got it, thank you. So are there any docs this lady has with middle name listed? If not, I guess she doesn't have middle name.

[DimaSta4321 17]

2 hours ago, OldUser said:

Got it, thank you. So are there any docs this lady has with middle name listed? If not, I guess she doesn't have middle name.

It is not matching, she will have to get a new birth certificate for sure.

I am filing out my I-130 right now and I am confused by this question:

Information about beneficiary in their native written language: If the beneficiary's native written language does not use Roman letters, type or print his or her name and foreign address in their native written language.

 

Does it have to be a document - like their Ukrainian internal ID/passport book showing the name and address in their language ? 

Or it says "type or print" which makes me think I can just open a Microsoft document and type it there, print, and scan, and upload ? 

 

Please help. 

[DimaSta4321 17]

@OldUser @Boiler @Edward and Jaycel do you guys mind helping out with this one question ?
 

I am filing out my I-130 right now and I am confused by this question:

Information about beneficiary in their native written language: If the beneficiary's native written language does not use Roman letters, type or print his or her name and foreign address in their native written language.

 

Does it have to be a document - like their Ukrainian internal ID/passport book showing the name and address in their language ? 

Or it says "type or print" which makes me think I can just open a Microsoft document and type it there, print, and scan, and upload ? 

 

Please help. 

[Edward and Jaycel 1,639]

 

16 minutes ago, DimaSta4321 said:

Or it says "type or print" which makes me think I can just open a Microsoft document and type it there, print, and scan, and upload ? 

 

As I read the instructions, this is the correct interpretation. You would type it out in word and then upload the file in PDF format as the instructions for the Online I-130 state. You can export it directly to a PDF file format right from word so you don't have to print and then scan.

[DimaSta4321 17]

23 hours ago, OldUser said:

Got it, thank you. So are there any docs this lady has with middle name listed? If not, I guess she doesn't have middle name.

Hi @OldUser one last question I promise

So, for my Mexican girlfriend, here is the situation with her mom's name on birth certificate vs passport.
 

USC Birth Certificate shows the following Mom name:
First: Martha
Middle: Patricia
Last Name: Gomez

Mom's Passport:
First: Martha Patricia
Last: Gomez Ruano

Is this considered as matching or not from USCIS perspective ? Do we need to go and request a new birth certificate to match with passport one to one ?

Please help! Thank you in advance. @Edward and Jaycel @Boiler if you know please do not hesitate to assist. 

Thank you all!

[OldUser 9,233]

20 minutes ago, DimaSta4321 said:

Hi @OldUser one last question I promise

So, for my Mexican girlfriend, here is the situation with her mom's name on birth certificate vs passport.
 

USC Birth Certificate shows the following Mom name:
First: Martha
Middle: Patricia
Last Name: Gomez

Mom's Passport:
First: Martha Patricia
Last: Gomez Ruano

Is this considered as matching or not from USCIS perspective ? Do we need to go and request a new birth certificate to match with passport one to one ?

Please help! Thank you in advance. @Edward and Jaycel @Boiler if you know please do not hesitate to assist. 

Thank you all!

How did she get "Ruano" added? Is it her married name? If so, no need to update birth certificate. Marriage certificate would explain the name change.

Birth certificate is typically issued once in lifetime and name stays the same. Unless there was mistake with name originally, which cause to change name on birth certificate. 

Edited Friday at 07:14 PM by OldUser