Evidence of U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residence, or U.S. national status: A copy of your birth certificate, issued by a civil registrar, vital statistics office, or other civil authority showing you were born in the United States; A copy of your naturalization or citizenship certificate issued by USCIS or the former Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS); A copy of Form FS-240, Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA), issued by a U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate; A copy of your unexpired U.S. passport; An original statement from a U.S. consular officer verifying you are a U.S. citizen with a valid passport; or A copy of the front and back of your Permanent Resident Card (also known as a Green Card or a Form I-551). Evidence of family relationship with 1 of the following (see form instructions for more detailed guidance): Spouse: A copy of your marriage certificate Evidence you or your spouse terminated any prior marriages (if applicable) Child: A copy of your child’s birth certificate(s). Parent: A copy of your birth certificate. Brother/Sister: A copy of the birth certificate for you and your sibling. Evidence of the bona fides of the marriage, if petitioning for a spouse: Documentation showing joint ownership of property; A lease showing joint tenancy of a common residence, meaning you both live at the same address together; Documentation showing that you and your spouse have combined your financial resources; Birth certificates of children born to you and your spouse together; Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties having personal knowledge of the bona fides of the marital relationship. Each affidavit must contain the full name and address of the person making the affidavit; date and place of birth of the person making the affidavit; and complete information and details explaining how the person acquired their knowledge of your marriage; and Any other relevant documentation to establish that there is an ongoing marital union. Proof of legal name change (if applicable); and 2 passport-style photographs (if applicable).

@Ja R I started my petition for my parents in April 2022. I got married in December 2022. I did change my name however I have not updated my documents as yet because I feared it would interfere with the process. In May 2023 my petition got approved and by June I sent all the required documents to NVC. They asked for my marriage certificate which has my new surname but the other documents has my last name given at birth. They accepted all the documents so now I’m just waiting for an interview.

thanks @M C

@kayon J what docs did you submit in the initial i130?

For my Dad: my Jamaican birth certificate, my American passport along with certificate of naturalization and parents marriage certificate For Mom: birth certificate, passport and certificate of naturalization. Im not sure if u have to upload your marriage certificate, but they’ll let you know when filling out the i130

thanks @kayon J !