NVC checklist - Birth Certificate

[UserC 25]

Hi everyone,

 

Here's an update on our case:

- All documents uploaded to NVC on May 27th

- Everything approved except birth certificate (explanation below)

 

I am applying as a French citizen but I was born in Romania. I initially uploaded a birth certificate delivered by the french government for people born outside of France (I thought this is the one required).

However, the NVC rejected it. I called the NVC yesterday and was told they need a Romanian one.

 

Here comes the problem: I do have my old romanian birth certificate dating from 1989 but it is handwritten. The format required by the NVC is a new electronic version (not handwritten). The problem is that I can't request for this as I don't have any Romanian ID/Passport.

 

I uploaded my old one and waiting to hear back from them...If they refuse it, what could I possibly do? 

 

Thanks!

[payxibka 10,045]

5 hours ago, MichaelC said:

Hi everyone,

 

Here's an update on our case:

- All documents uploaded to NVC on May 27th

- Everything approved except birth certificate (explanation below)

 

I am applying as a French citizen but I was born in Romania. I initially uploaded a birth certificate delivered by the french government for people born outside of France (I thought this is the one required).

However, the NVC rejected it. I called the NVC yesterday and was told they need a Romanian one.

 

Here comes the problem: I do have my old romanian birth certificate dating from 1989 but it is handwritten. The format required by the NVC is a new electronic version (not handwritten). The problem is that I can't request for this as I don't have any Romanian ID/Passport.

 

I uploaded my old one and waiting to hear back from them...If they refuse it, what could I possibly do? 

 

Thanks!

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Romania.html

 

It doesn't appear to require a Romanian ID but merely an ID document 

[UserC 25]

Yes, I am starting to look into the procedure and see how it goes.

However, do you think that my original document (handwritten) will be accepted by the NVC and the consulate? I mean this is truly my original birth certificate so it should be accepted, no? Even though it's not the "latest format". Any thoughts?

[payxibka 10,045]

44 minutes ago, MichaelC said:

Yes, I am starting to look into the procedure and see how it goes.

However, do you think that my original document (handwritten) will be accepted by the NVC and the consulate? I mean this is truly my original birth certificate so it should be accepted, no? Even though it's not the "latest format". Any thoughts?

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