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Hi, I am applying for my mother's GC, and got RFE requesting birth certificate. I don't have a birth certificate, and there is no official birth record since I was born at home (in Delhi in 1977). In the absence of birth certificate, USCIS requested secondary evidence AND a letter from government or other authority. I already submitted signed affidavits from 2 close relatives with original application, along with photos of myself & mother (from birth until now).
A few questions:
1. Are signed affidavits considered as valid secondary evidence?
2. Our affidavits don't state that the relatives were present at the time of birth, but instead state that they have "personal knowledge of the birth details due to the nature of very close relationship". Does that have a material impact on the validity of affidavits for this purpose?
3. Is the required letter from government "Non-Availability of Birth Certificate" (NABC)?
4. Is the NABC absolutely essential for the application, and if so, are there any reputed agencies in USA that can help procure the document in Delhi?
5. Can we get a DNA test done to prove relationship even though USCIS hasn't provided that option in RFE?
Thanks a lot!
A few questions:
1. Are signed affidavits considered as valid secondary evidence?
2. Our affidavits don't state that the relatives were present at the time of birth, but instead state that they have "personal knowledge of the birth details due to the nature of very close relationship". Does that have a material impact on the validity of affidavits for this purpose?
3. Is the required letter from government "Non-Availability of Birth Certificate" (NABC)?
4. Is the NABC absolutely essential for the application, and if so, are there any reputed agencies in USA that can help procure the document in Delhi?
5. Can we get a DNA test done to prove relationship even though USCIS hasn't provided that option in RFE?
Thanks a lot!
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