Canadian Birth Certificate for interview?

[Transborderwife 4,666]

A guarantor must be a Canadian citizen who has known the applicant for at least 2 years and is currently serving as one of the following:

judge, justice of the peace, municipal police officer, provincial police officer or officer of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, First Nations police officer and/or constables

mayor

member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario

minister of religion authorized under provincial law to perform marriages

municipal clerk or treasurer who is a member of the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario

notary public

principal or vice-principal of a primary or secondary school

senior administrator or professor in a university of a senior administrator in a community college or in a CEGEP in Quebec, or

signing officer of a bank

Your guarantor can also be a Canadian citizen who has known the applicant for at least two years and is a practicing member in good standing of a provincial regulatory body established by law to govern one of the following professions:

chiropractor, dentist, midwife, nurse, optometrist, pharmacist, physician, or surgeon, psychologist or veterinarian

lawyer

professional accountant

professional engineer

social worker or social service worker, or

teacher in a primary or secondary school

[La Souris 19]

You used to need a guarantor for passports. Generally your doctor fits this bill.

Still need one if you can't use the simplified renewal form (ex. After losing your passport, changing your name, etc.)

[Transborderwife 4,666]

Still need one if you can't use the simplified renewal form (ex. After losing your passport, changing your name, etc.)

Yes but passport ones are a lot easier now as the only requirement is to know somebody for two years and have a valid Canadian passport

[chrisete 55]

If you are working, use the company accountant. They are used to taking calls and speaking on behalf of employees. If not, go to your doctor. Quick and painless...good luck on your interview!!!

[La Souris 19]

Yes but passport ones are a lot easier now as the only requirement is to know somebody for two years and have a valid Canadian passport

Not necessarily so easy when moving to a new country or losing a passport while traveling...

[NikLR 13,228]

Not necessarily so easy when moving to a new country or losing a passport while traveling...

True. So keep your important documents close. very, very, close..

[Clifford27 11]

A friend of mine is a school teacher so that works....

Now let's hope I can get it by Jan 4

[NikLR 13,228]

All you can do is try!

[Clifford27 11]

And we are 100% sure the Small version of the Ontario Birth Certificate isn't good enough?

No where does it say Long Form on any of the documents that I have filled out, and the small version says its a birth Certificate.

[Transborderwife 4,666]

It is necessary. I've seen people on here get rfe's for it as well as denials.

For reference: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/383535-rfe-for-birth-certificate-on-i-485/

Edited December 22, 2015 by Transborderwife

[La Souris 19]

I did post the link earlier to the reciprocity schedule and required documents.

"

Birth

Births are registered in the Canadian provinces or territory in which they took place. Though each province or territory issues its own certificates for these events, there are a few basic formats for them across Canada:

The "small" or "short form" certificate is a computer-printed, limited extract of information from provincial records. It is a wallet-sized card, 9.5 x 6.4 cm or 2.5 x 3.75in (Specimen from British Columbia). Short-form or small certificates are not acceptable for visa purposes because they do not contain enough identification information, such as parents' names.

The "large" or "full-size" certificate is a computer-printed extract of information from provincial records. It is printed on currency-style paper stock, 21.6 x 17.8 cm or 7 x 8.25 in., with an intaglio border (Specimen from British Columbia).

A "certified copy of a record" is an exact or near-exact copy of the actual paper record in the provincial archives. It is printed on safety paper, usually 21.5 x 28 cm or 8.5 x 14in., and bears the province or territory's raised seal. This type of certificate, being a complete record rather than an extract, contains the most information about the event.

A "commemorative" certificate is a decorative document intended for display (Specimen from Manitoba). Commemorative certificates are not considered legal documents in Canada and are not acceptable for visa purposes.

Note: For cases in which the subject of a birth record was adopted, see "Adoption Records" below.

Not all provinces and territories issue all of the formats noted above. Province-and-territory specific information on obtaining acceptable birth, marriage, death, and name change certificates is as follows

[...]

Ontario: Applicants should obtain "large" certificates or certified copies of a registration from the Office of the Registrar General in Toronto (Macdonald Block, 900 Bay Street, second floor, tel: 416-325-8305) or at Ontario Land Registry Offices and Government Information Centers located throughout the province. Further information, including locations and information on ordering by mail is available online.

Note: For marriages in Ontario, the certificate torn off the marriage license and given to the couple at the conclusion of the ceremony confirms that the marriage took place, but is not a legal document. Applicants must obtain a marriage certificate or certified copy of marriage record from the Office of the Registrar General."

http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/fees/reciprocity-by-country/CA.html

Edited December 22, 2015 by La Souris

[Clifford27 11]

Just finished the online application in Ontario to get my Long Form Birth Certificate.

Paid $75 for the Premium Online 5 day delivery.

Scary part is they say of of can't be delivered in 5 days they will refund my money.

Hopefully it arrives before January 4th so I have it for my interview. Fingers crossed.

[Udella&Wiz 325]

Fingers crossed, you're not the first Canadian to realize this so don't worry.

OP's - can there be a note pinned in the Canadian forum reminding people to get their long form birth cert early?

[Clifford27 11]

Well I got my Long Form Birth Certificate today via Purolator. So it took basically 3 days.

Cost me $75 for the premium service and was worth every penny.

Thanks for the help

[Udella&Wiz 325]

Nice! The peace of mind is worth it. Don't forget to make copies...although you bring the original with you to the interview, its helpful to pull out a copy if they need it.

Well I got my Long Form Birth Certificate today via Purolator. So it took basically 3 days.
Cost me $75 for the premium service and was worth every penny.

Thanks for the help