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Below is the link to Ethiopia specific information in regards to birth certificate

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

Any suggestions?

@twitter007

I am in similar situation as yours. See below my post. Could you please advise on what steps you took?

Were you able to get Non-Availaibility of Birth Certificate? Did you meet any immigration lawyers?

Please let me know.

Thanks for the response @Dashinka

I have attached an image of the RFIE the part where what they are asking. So based on that, I do have her school leaving certificate which shows her date of birth. I was wondering and concerned about the part where it states"AND a letter from the government or other authority"

Also, could you please provide link to India regional forum?

Thanks again!

Thanks @Dashinka

Hello all,

I have applied I-130 / I-485 (AOS) for my mother's green card and have received RFIE (request for initial evidence) which states that she needs to have birth certificate from government. My mother is 77 years old and doesn't have her birth registered in India.

Travel State website ( https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/India.html ) says for country India says that

Alternate Documents: If an individual is born after April 1, 1970 and is unable to obtain a birth certificate, the individual must obtain a certificate of non-availability from the local authorities with jurisdiction over their place of birth. In addition to a non-availability certificate, the following  documents can be accepted as secondary evidence:

• School-leaving Certificate (document provided to students when they cease attending a particular school, be it public or private),
• Matriculation Certificate,
• Certificate of Recognized Boards from the school last attended by the applicant (Boards are exams)
• A notarized affidavit executed by either a parent, if living, or another close relative older than the applicant.  This affidavit should clearly state the relationship between the deponent and the applicant, how well the deponent knows the applicant, the date and place of the applicant's birth, the names of both parents, and any other related facts. If the applicant has no living relatives that witnessed their birth, a self-attested affidavit detailing their knowledge of the facts of their birth may be accepted.

My question is does my mother need to have Non-Availability of Birth Certificate (NABC)? My conclusion based on the above information is NO as it clearly states that NABC is needed only for person who was born after April 1, 1970 and does not have birth registered.

Has anyone gone through this situation? What are the right steps should I take?

Please let me know.

@Chinh

 How long did it take for you to get I-797 receipt from the date you mailed the application?

Hello,

I am US citizen sponsoring my mother for green card. My father has passed away. My mother has been married only one time.

So in form-485 Part 5 Item#1 I have put her status as Widowed. My question is where should I put my late father's information?

Is it 4.a through 9.c? or should it be in 11.a through 16.c?

Please advise.

Thanks

Hello,

I am in process of filing Adjustment of Status for my mother who is currently in U.S.A. After doing some research this is what I have for supporting documents.

Please note this checklist is specific to my situation. I would appreciate if someone can let me know if I am missing anything.

Please advise. Thanks!

I-130 Checklist

• Signed I-130 form
• Petitioner's birth certificate showing my both father and mother's name.
• Copy of petitioner's naturalization certificate. 
• Copy of father's death certificate.
• I-94 information.
• Form G-1145 (E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance)
• Filing fee for Form I-130 ($535)

Questions I have on I-130

• Do I need to send my and  mother's photos with I-130?
• Copy of mother's birth certificate is it needed here?

I-485 Checklist

• Signed I-485 form
• Beneficiary's 2 photos with name on the back
• Photocopy of all pages of beneficiary's passport.
• Copy of beneficiary's birth certificate
• I-94 information
• Form I-693 medical exam report (Sealed envelope)
• Form G-1145 (E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance)
• Copy of father's death certificate.
• Total Filing fee of $1225 ( Filing fee -$1140  + Biometrics fee -$85 )

Questions I have on I-485

• Do I need to send copy of my mother's old passport containing her expired USA non-immigrant visa?

I-864 (Affidavit of Support) Checklist

• Signed I-864 form
• Copy of 1040 form for year 2018
• Copy of 2018 - W2
• Copy of 1040 form for year 2017, 2016 (Optional)
• Copy of W2 for year 2017, 2016 (Optional)
• Copy of last 6 months pay stubs
• Copy of last 6 months bank statements
• Employment verification letter.

Questions I have on I-864

• Do I need to send copy of my birth certificate?
• Do I need to send copy of my naturalization certificate?
• Do I need to send copy of my passport pages?

Hello friends,

I am in filling out form i-485 for my mother who is 75+ years old. On form i-485 page#6 part 4 (Information about your parents) . My mother is unable to recollect the exact date of birth of her father and mother and their birth place. Both of her parents have passed away long time back.

So what should I put in Date Of Birth field and City or Town of Birth field? The fields are located on Part 4 Item #3, Item #5, Item #11, Item #13.

Thanks in advance.