> Hi Bg,
> I am under the impression that the beneficiary's birth certificate is
> 100% necessary at least by the time of the interview. And, if I'm not
> mistaken, I'm pretty sure they will also want to see the original of the
> Petitioner's birth certificate as well.
> This was the case for us, anyway. I am just now finishing up Packet 3
> in preparation for an interview date for my fiance, and both of our
> original birth certificates are required documents (copies sent to the
> consulate ahead of time, and originals to be presented at the
> interview).
> If I were you, I'd get started obtaining the birth certificate ASAP.
> Best Wishes!
> Rene
Something just came to mind, while applying for a visa here you have to show
the US consulate your birth certificate, if you can't get it they will
provide somekind of a 'birth certificate'. (this was with a polish girl
living in Holland) She didn't have any problems she told me, only she had to
answer a lot of questions.
Good luck
Patrick