Birth Certificate From Pakistan - Living in Canada

[OhSoFaizy 12]

Hi

 

I am uploading all my documents for NVC Processing and the only thing I am having a hard time with is the birth certificate.

 

I have lived in Canada since the age of 18 (am now 31) and before that I lived in Saudi Arabia. I have never lived in Pakistan and the only connection I have to it is my mother who lives in Lahore. 

 

I do not have my original birth certificate and I havent the foggiest idea on how to go about getting one. 

 

Could someone assist in this matter?

 

Thanks!

Faizan

Edited April 14, 2020 by OhSoFaizy

[nelmagriffin 148]

Marhaba!

Where were you born? What country? Do you mean you were born in Saudi Arabia? You have mentioned that you lived in Canada since 18 and that you also lived in Saudi Arabia? but we do not know where you were born? anyways, here is a link that may able to help you,  you can just search for the specific country. I am confused that you mentioned all of the above but never the country of where you were born. So it is hard to give the right guide.

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

OR IF IT SAUDI ARABIA THEN BELOW IS A LINK THAT MAY HELP YOU.

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

[JustMe2020 3]

Hi, 

 

Assuming you were born in Pakistan, this might help you :  https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Pakistan.html    

Then click on the drop down for Birth, Death, Burial Certificates. It explains what you should do if you're not in the possession of a birth certificate.

 

If you were born in Saudia Arabia, then click here: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/SaudiArabia.html

Edited April 14, 2020 by JustMe2020

[NikLR 13,227]

Quote

Travel.State.Gov

Birth Certificates

Available

Fees: The fees vary by location.

Document Name: Birth certificate, Child Registration Certificate

Issuing Authority: Birth certificates issued by local Union Councils, Municipal Corporations, the Office of the Cantonment Board, or the CDA are acceptable, as are Family Registration Certificates (FRC) issued by NADRA.  In larger cities, such as Rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi etc., Municipal Corporation-issued birth certificates prior to 2001 are also acceptable.

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: This varies by location.

Issuing Authority Personnel Title: There is no issuing authority personnel title.

Registration Criteria: Births are to be registered with the Union Council within two months.

Procedure for Obtaining: Applicants must visit their local Union Council, fill out a form, and provide identification. The process for late registration is more complex, requiring two affidavits to be submitted to the concerning authority (the municipal corporation or small claims court, depending on the length of time after birth).  The concerning authority then issues a letter to the Union Council authorizing the late entry. Once this process has been completed, the applicants may visit the Union Council to register.

Certified Copies Available: Certified copies are available.

Alternate Documents: In lieu of a birth certificate, Pakistanis often use Child Registration Certificates or Family Registration Certificates (FRC), which list all family members and document each member’s relationship to the other.

Exceptions: None

Comments: Birth records are inconsistent because most people only request one when required for a specific reason. Late-registered births are thus quite common.  In cases when the date of birth is in issue (such as age-limited immigrant visa classes), other contemporaneous documents such as school records are often reviewed. Birth certificates can be in either English or Urdu with English translation.

 

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

Edited April 14, 2020 by NikLR

[pushbrk 12,882]

Good answers but also note that since you will be interviewing in Canada, the birth certificate will need to be accompanied by a certified translation to English (or French, I suppose, but why do that)

[NikLR 13,227]

14 hours ago, pushbrk said:

Good answers but also note that since you will be interviewing in Canada, the birth certificate will need to be accompanied by a certified translation to English (or French, I suppose, but why do that)

Everything has to be English. Even French documents need English translations. Which I find odd but is what it is. 

[pm5k 129]

How did you immigrate to Canada?  Are you able to obtain a copy of your immigration records?  In the US, we can obtain records through the FOIA process, I would imagine Canada has a similar system.  That may have your birth certificate.

 

[pm5k 129]

Besides that, what city were you born in?

You can go to your local municipal council or union council, and they should have the old birth records.

[realmadrid23 18]

On 4/14/2020 at 2:22 AM, OhSoFaizy said:

Hi

 

I am uploading all my documents for NVC Processing and the only thing I am having a hard time with is the birth certificate.

 

I have lived in Canada since the age of 18 (am now 31) and before that I lived in Saudi Arabia. I have never lived in Pakistan and the only connection I have to it is my mother who lives in Lahore. 

 

I do not have my original birth certificate and I havent the foggiest idea on how to go about getting one. 

 

Could someone assist in this matter?

 

Thanks!

Faizan

Hi Faizan, i had to make a family registration certificate from NADRA, it worked for NVC.