French Birth Certificate?? Translation needed?

[kristenm 0]

Riblet, I checked out the link, and it seems like it says the same as on the info in Packet 3. I can't believe I didn't catch this. I had no idea about the long version - I should have know better. My mom was so confident about the birth certicate that I didn't question it - she had no idea about the long version. I can't stop crying. Am I going to be denied? I will never have this long version by Tues.

[cuci 0]

Yes. (Many posts while I was writing the last) -- you can get it done in one day. Either come to Monteal early, or see if there is another translator (from the OTTIAQ directory) near you.

You won't be able to get the long form in time, but "Evidence in Leiu of Unobtainable Birth Cert" -- you can use the babtismal record. BUT! because your birth certificate technically "IS" obtainable, this may be difficult. In any case, I'd find the baptismal record.

I thoroughly agree with Riblet -- call the consulate in Montreal and find out whether your Municipal Record is acceptable -- however, if the answer is a "no", I might be inclined to go for the interview anyway. The short form plus baptismal record plus your Municipal Record may be deemed acceptable by the consular officer (I hope that I'm not giving you bad advice -- Riblet?? (our resident genious and expert)

[kristenm 0]

I just emailed him. I will call now.

[cuci 0]

Focus your energy on finding the baptismal record and call a translator early tomorrow morning. I'm 100% sure that you will be able to get the translations.

I would still go for the interview -- the baptismal record + the short form are your best tools right now.

My husband and I were almost in the same bind -- we were like, "oh yeah, oh yeah, we have the birth certificate" and then I read Packet 3 for the 35,000th time -- don't beat yourself up about this. There are so many many many details. Which is why I'd do the interview anyway. You might find some humanity in the process.

[misa 2]

DEFINITELY go to the interview and present everything that you already have as cuci suggested. Short certificate, municipal certificate and baptismal certificate if you have that.

[kristenm 0]

I have the baptismal record, BUT it does NOT have a seal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Why is this happening to me? I can't stop crying.

I emailed and called the translater. Hopefuly he can come through. I will also go to provincial records office, tomorrow, why I have no idea but I have to do somethijng. I can not be denied, I don't think I can handle anymore of this.

[cuci 0]

My husband's baptismal record has no seal either. I don't think that they have seals. At least you found it!!

Go to the OTTIAQ website and call a few translators (it's not too late in the evening -- maybe folks are home watching the Oscars) -- you can set up an appointment for tomorrow.

Focus on getting your paperwork together and getting everything translated. You'll have your interview on Tuesday -- see what happens. Work with the documents you have in your possession right now.

Try to call a few translators -- getting an appointment for tomorrow will help you sleep tonight.

[riblet 0]

I honestly think absolute worst case scenario you may be delayed if they are not happy with your documents - but just until you get the right one to them... this should NOT result in a denial.

I hope you manage to get it all sorted out!

[kristenm 0]

I was able to secure a translater for tomorrow, certified and all!

I pray to God that this will work out. I really can't believe this is happening tome.

THANK YOU ALL for all your help and guidance. I really could not have done it without you. Really. You deserve so much good Karma. Thank you. Thank you. thank you.

[misa 2]

kristenm, I'm sure everything will be just fine. Try and get a good night's sleep tonight and just know that we'll all be cheering for you on Tuesday!

[Flames9_RN 358]

Hope it works out. I belive in worst case scenario you wont actually be denied, just the visa would be on hold, till you got the proper paperwork. Hopefully what you have wil suffice. I found the staff at Mtl to be very professioanal. Cheers

[cuci 0]

We ordered new birth certificates for my husband -- the long form -- here in Montreal -- twice! (one for the K3 and one for the CR1)

It takes about ONE WEEK to get the birth certificate -- that's not so bad, right? You'll be fine.

Good for you for finding a translator!!! Yay!! Make sure you get the baptism record translated (while you are at it).

We'll keep our fingers crossed for Tuesday!!

[kristenm 0]

The baptism certicate is in english!