tomcarlton28

I checked and apparently I can get a copy of my FS-240 from the State Department within 4-8 weeks. Would you suggest I go ahead and submit that request and proceed with the I-129F filing? I would imagine if anything I would get a RFE and (hopefully) by that time would have the number I need. Does this seem like the best thing to do in this situation? Once again, thanks in advance for any help!

Thanks for the information! You're correct- my parents were born in the US, but I happened to be born overseas. I've asked my parents to check with the Embassy tomorrow to see if there is some sort of "quick fix" way to find the number on my Certificate of Birth Abroad.

If they aren't able to find one, though, I imagine it would be a nightmare to get one from the State Department. I am proving my American citizenship by submitting a copy of my entire passport, though. I wonder if the certificate number on the form would even be necessary for the I-129F? My main concern is that I submit the form without the number and then they deny it three months later and I'm back at square one.

I had a quick question. I am filing the I-129F to bring my Canadian fiance down to the US to get married. I was born in Peru, SA, and received my citizenship through them. I have a Peruvian birth certificate and my American passport (valid since 2005), but I'm not sure how to answer question 10 on the I-129F form.

I've clicked that my citizenship was through my parents, but I don't have a certificate number. I did have a Certificate of Birth Abroad at some point, but that was misplaced while in Peru. Not clicking either "yes" or "no" seems like a bad idea. If I click "yes" I won't be able to fill in a certificate number. If I click "no" I'm worried that could have a negative impact on my filing.

Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Tom