birth certificate and K1 due date question

[Spiky 0]

Ok, 2 questions here.....

First off, filling out for a replacement birth certificate online, and it lists if I want a "Family Information Certificate" or a "Individual Information Certificate". Now, packet 3 specifies that I need to have my parents names on the certificate, which is of course on the form I filled out, so would I need the "family" one, or the "individual" one? I'm thinking "family" can mean either family information on it, OR it could mean a copy issued or family, whereas "individual" could mean just info on me, or that the certificate is issued to myself? Just need a bit of clearing up on this, if it makes ANY sense whatsoever.

Secondly, my K1 has a due date that I am worried about.... I had to get resent my packet 3 since I did not receive the original, delaying the whole process by a month. Is there a possibility that the NVC can actually extend this time period if I called in? Just worried that my interview won't be scheduled till it's too late (still need my medical appointment), and that it may not make the time frame, even though it was not my fault at having this delay.

[Otto 83]

Ok, 2 questions here.....

First off, filling out for a replacement birth certificate online, and it lists if I want a "Family Information Certificate" or a "Individual Information Certificate". Now, packet 3 specifies that I need to have my parents names on the certificate, which is of course on the form I filled out, so would I need the "family" one, or the "individual" one? I'm thinking "family" can mean either family information on it, OR it could mean a copy issued or family, whereas "individual" could mean just info on me, or that the certificate is issued to myself? Just need a bit of clearing up on this, if it makes ANY sense whatsoever.

Makes sense to me - Family is what I'd suggest - the difference between the 'short' and 'long' versions of the BC seems to be (for the most part) the parents names are on one (the 'long') and not on the other/short. (The Embassy/Consulate will want to see the long version (with parent's names).

Secondly, my K1 has a due date that I am worried about.... I had to get resent my packet 3 since I did not receive the original, delaying the whole process by a month. Is there a possibility that the NVC can actually extend this time period if I called in? Just worried that my interview won't be scheduled till it's too late (still need my medical appointment), and that it may not make the time frame, even though it was not my fault at having this delay.

The approved I-129f has a four-month validity date - the Embassy/Consulate will almost routinely extend this period if need be. Contact the Embassy/Consulate directly to inquire about yours, if this time is running out. Usually if it's not your fault (you're not endlessly delaying things) they'll do this no problem. Not something to lose sleep over, but contract them to be sure if getting close to the expiration date.

[trailmix 77]

Hi Spiky,

The one they want is commonly called the 'long form' birth certificate in Canada, check out the link below, it lists each province and tells you exactly which one you will need (when you get to the page that is linked, just click on 'jump to country documents')

http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/reciproc..._3531.html#docs

Edited December 14, 2009 by trailmix

[Spiky 0]

Thanks for the extension info! I figured a quick call could help extend things, just in case.

As for the Birth Certificate, still looking into it... The site linked is directly from travel.state.gov, but the one I was starting to fill out was on this site: http://www.vitalcertificates.ca Now, I'm trying to figure out which would be the better one to do... I'm assuming the one linked though. Hmmm on the linked site, the page won't continue with my email on it, because I can ONLY type in caps and then I get a pop up saying "check email". Good going whoever designed the form...

Edited December 14, 2009 by Spiky

[Spiky 0]

Wouldn't let me double edit so:

Well, the new link DOES state that it is the family one I need... I just wonder why the one site I was originally using for the application was charging over $50 more for the document than this site? I guess they just charge more... Think I'll go with the cheaper one, plus it was linked from the original travel.state.gov site.

Alright, got all I needed thanks!!

[trailmix 77]

You're welcome!

Oh and there is a Canada forum here at VJ, lots of nice people and good Canada to U.S. immigration information, many have done or are in the processes of filing the K1, come and visit!

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showforum=93

Edited December 14, 2009 by trailmix

[Otto 83]

** Topic is "US Embassy and Consulate Discussion" related; moving thread there.