I am from India and getting ready to file for adjustment of status. I do not have a birth certificate from India. Can get a birth certificate from the Indian Embassy in the United States. Will this be enough?
31 Mar 2026
Posted at 09:09h
in Employment Based, Family Based, FAQs, For Families, For Individuals, Immigrant Family, Resident
Answer
A birth certificate issued by an Indian Embassy typically does not meet the birth document criteria for adjustment-of-status purposes. However, it can be considered secondary evidence to supplement deficient primary birth documents. (31.Mar.2026)
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