Deadline to submit document after interview

[maplestar 2]

I had my AOS interview on Tuesday morning and it was pointed out that they needed my long-form birth certificate. I had submitted the only birth certificate I have, the wallet-sized card, but because it doesn't have my parents' names on it, they won't accept it.

I received the letter today giving a 4-week deadline of Dec. 17th to submit the document. So (having heard back from somebody who is eligible to be my guarantor), I submitted the application online for the birth certificate.

Now my worry: the province doesn't make any guarantees about service times, if it's being mailed internationally. If one submits online and it's being mailed within Canada, they guarantee it within 15 business days. If I take that guaranteed time (ignoring the fact that it doesn't apply when the birth certificate's mailed to the U.S.), and work forward, I get Dec. 10th. Which is a little close for my comfort.

Is there a procedure to extend the deadline? If so, should I pre-emptively request an extension now, or should I wait to see if the document arrives in time to meet Immigration's deadline?

P.S. I wish they wouldn't use such black-and-white language in their notices "You have until December 17, 2009 (4 weeks) to submit the required documents or your application will be denied."

[Rhiannercakes 14]

I honestly got mine very fast.

I live in Ontario and got it about 3 days after I applied for it.

I dont see it taking more than 2 weeks for you.

[Colleens 40]

I had my AOS interview on Tuesday morning and it was pointed out that they needed my long-form birth certificate. I had submitted the only birth certificate I have, the wallet-sized card, but because it doesn't have my parents' names on it, they won't accept it.

I received the letter today giving a 4-week deadline of Dec. 17th to submit the document. So (having heard back from somebody who is eligible to be my guarantor), I submitted the application online for the birth certificate.

Now my worry: the province doesn't make any guarantees about service times, if it's being mailed internationally. If one submits online and it's being mailed within Canada, they guarantee it within 15 business days. If I take that guaranteed time (ignoring the fact that it doesn't apply when the birth certificate's mailed to the U.S.), and work forward, I get Dec. 10th. Which is a little close for my comfort.

Is there a procedure to extend the deadline? If so, should I pre-emptively request an extension now, or should I wait to see if the document arrives in time to meet Immigration's deadline?

P.S. I wish they wouldn't use such black-and-white language in their notices "You have until December 17, 2009 (4 weeks) to submit the required documents or your application will be denied."

Do you have family or a friend within canada whose address you could use to mail it to, then have them priority it to you from there?? It would cost a bit more, but worth it. When I ordered my long form from AB, I think it said something about 20 days, but I had it later that week.

[maplestar 2]

I honestly got mine very fast.

I live in Ontario and got it about 3 days after I applied for it.

I dont see it taking more than 2 weeks for you.

That's good. One never knows how to take guarantees. Sometimes they mean "this is how long it takes," and sometimes it means "this is the absolute worst case scenario." Your experience makes me think this is in the second category.

That's a relief!

[Rhiannercakes 14]

I honestly got mine very fast.

I live in Ontario and got it about 3 days after I applied for it.

I dont see it taking more than 2 weeks for you.

That's good. One never knows how to take guarantees. Sometimes they mean "this is how long it takes," and sometimes it means "this is the absolute worst case scenario." Your experience makes me think this is in the second category.

That's a relief!

I believe it's worst case scenario.

It also depends how much info you gave them, I believe they can find it much faster if you fill in just about everything.

[mitch.snyder 0]

I had my AOS interview on Tuesday morning and it was pointed out that they needed my long-form birth certificate. I had submitted the only birth certificate I have, the wallet-sized card, but because it doesn't have my parents' names on it, they won't accept it.

I received the letter today giving a 4-week deadline of Dec. 17th to submit the document. So (having heard back from somebody who is eligible to be my guarantor), I submitted the application online for the birth certificate.

Now my worry: the province doesn't make any guarantees about service times, if it's being mailed internationally. If one submits online and it's being mailed within Canada, they guarantee it within 15 business days. If I take that guaranteed time (ignoring the fact that it doesn't apply when the birth certificate's mailed to the U.S.), and work forward, I get Dec. 10th. Which is a little close for my comfort.

Is there a procedure to extend the deadline? If so, should I pre-emptively request an extension now, or should I wait to see if the document arrives in time to meet Immigration's deadline?

P.S. I wish they wouldn't use such black-and-white language in their notices "You have until December 17, 2009 (4 weeks) to submit the required documents or your application will be denied."

What province are you from??? as a different poster already replied AB was really quick getting it to me.... They also told me 20 days, and I too got in less than a week...

[maplestar 2]

What province are you from??? as a different poster already replied AB was really quick getting it to me.... They also told me 20 days, and I too got in less than a week...

How did I forget that? Born in Ontario (where I lived all my life until I moved down here).

[Wis-Can 0]

I had my AOS interview on Tuesday morning and it was pointed out that they needed my long-form birth certificate. I had submitted the only birth certificate I have, the wallet-sized card, but because it doesn't have my parents' names on it, they won't accept it.

I received the letter today giving a 4-week deadline of Dec. 17th to submit the document. So (having heard back from somebody who is eligible to be my guarantor), I submitted the application online for the birth certificate.

Now my worry: the province doesn't make any guarantees about service times, if it's being mailed internationally. If one submits online and it's being mailed within Canada, they guarantee it within 15 business days. If I take that guaranteed time (ignoring the fact that it doesn't apply when the birth certificate's mailed to the U.S.), and work forward, I get Dec. 10th. Which is a little close for my comfort.

Is there a procedure to extend the deadline? If so, should I pre-emptively request an extension now, or should I wait to see if the document arrives in time to meet Immigration's deadline?

P.S. I wish they wouldn't use such black-and-white language in their notices "You have until December 17, 2009 (4 weeks) to submit the required documents or your application will be denied."

I ordered mine online (Nova Scotia), came in like 3 or 4 days if I remember correctly.

[KnJ 0]

I honestly got mine very fast.

I live in Ontario and got it about 3 days after I applied for it.

I dont see it taking more than 2 weeks for you.

That's good. One never knows how to take guarantees. Sometimes they mean "this is how long it takes," and sometimes it means "this is the absolute worst case scenario." Your experience makes me think this is in the second category.

That's a relief!

I believe it's worst case scenario.

It also depends how much info you gave them, I believe they can find it much faster if you fill in just about everything.

I got mine super quick too. Same with my marriage cert, both from Ont Govt. And I agree, if you provide more info, the better. I got my birth weight wrong they still sent it to me.

[Hugglebuggles 60]

Did you already submit the application maplestar? When I applied online they had an option to expedite the processing for an extra fee. It cost an extra $20 or so but I received 2 day service.

But, like the others said, I don't think it will take as long as they suggest.

[MapleLeafBaby 1]

You can use a third party company that guarantees expedite within 48-72 hours. It costs a bit more (I paid $100) but got it in 3 days. If you Google 'expedited Ontario Birth Cert', you will get a handful of companies that do it. They have some sort of 'in' with the province...go figure that they can get your personal documents faster and easier that yourself....

Good luck!

[Carlawarla 1]

Sounds like having it sent to someone who lives in Canada might be a good option for you, as it will arrive fairly quickly. Getting an expedite and paying more for this service should get it to you in plenty of time as well. The first thing I was thinking when I read your question, was wondering how you got through this process thus far without having a long form birth certificate? Maybe you lost it, I don't know. Was just curious.

[maplestar 2]

Did you already submit the application maplestar? When I applied online they had an option to expedite the processing for an extra fee. It cost an extra $20 or so but I received 2 day service.

Yes, I did already submit it.

The option to expedite processing was unavailable to me because it was to be sent outside Canada. They didn't even guarantee the 15 business days.

That said, when I checked the online status this morning, it said that my order had been processed yesterday (despite the fact that it was around 3pm when I submitted it) and that it had been couriered to me. So, I can't imagine ANY courier taking nearly a month for something to get from there to here, so I'm even less worried than before!

[KnJ 0]

That said, when I checked the online status this morning, it said that my order had been processed yesterday (despite the fact that it was around 3pm when I submitted it) and that it had been couriered to me. So, I can't imagine ANY courier taking nearly a month for something to get from there to here, so I'm even less worried than before!

This is great news

What would we do without online status?