Can my 10th Grade School certificate where my date of birth is mentioned be used in lieu of birth certificate at I-130 interview

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Kindly let me know if I can use my 10th Standard School certificate which clearly mentions my date of birth in there be used in lieu of any birth certificate document demanded at the time of my I-130 interview for a spouse

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Calvin T. SunImmigration AttorneyPaoli, PA ·
Probably yes. However, you still will need a letter from the birth certificate office that confirms the unavailability of your certificate.
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Pedro A. MirandaImmigration AttorneyHollywood, FL ·
If that is the best evidence available, you may use it with the explanation that it is plus official document explaining that the original birth certificate is not available. You should continue trying to get other evidence more contemporaneous to the birth.
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Luis Toribio ·
If you have no way to get the birth certificate, you may be able to use this and explain that the original birth certificate is not available.
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Alena ShautsovaImmigration AttorneyBrooklyn, NY ·
I am not sure... I think USCIS provides guidelines on what documents are acceptable. Is there a reason why you cannot obtain a duplicate of your birth certificate?
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