Original Birth Certificate from Chennai, India

[Nature11 0]

Hi,

My wife is from Chennai, India and they don't issue any physical birth certificates. We have submitted the computer generated certificate with DS-230 which doesn't require any seal or signature. But we got an e-mail today from NVC saying that the birth certificate is not original or certified copy. I've called the operator and explained about this document. Also replied NVC giving the clarification.

Does anyone come across this situation. Do we need to send the certificate again with signature from the issuing authority. I didn't get any RFE e-mail with the bar code. Got an e-mail response for my status inquiry only. Appreciate your reply.

Thanks

[Visa Grant 78]

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Country Reciprocity Documents

You have to get a document from the Govt authority saying that the Birth document does not exist and was not registered...That should suffice your RFE..

Good Luck..

[Nature11 0]

Birth was already registered at govt. authority. But the certificates were generated online.

[Visa Grant 78]

Birth was already registered at govt. authority. But the certificates were generated online.

Just check whether u can get the online document stamped with the Govt seal..Meanwhile Keep communicating with NVC for this RFE as there is a time limit for you to respond to the RFE..

Good Luck..

[Nature11 0]

We got a letter from Departmaent of Health, Corporation of Chennai stating that the computer generated birth certitificates are valid and it doesn't require any seal or signature on them. We submitted this evidence along with RFE letter on December 28, 2011 and didn't get my review completed. I talked to NVC regularly and they keep telling us it takes 20 business days like that. It went more than 20 business days and I talked to supervisor couple of times and they are saying it is in document review department now and they are reviewing the documents.

Does anyone come across this kind of situation. Please advise. Thanks.

[gjeevank 0]

We got a letter from Departmaent of Health, Corporation of Chennai stating that the computer generated birth certitificates are valid and it doesn't require any seal or signature on them. We submitted this evidence along with RFE letter on December 28, 2011 and didn't get my review completed. I talked to NVC regularly and they keep telling us it takes 20 business days like that. It went more than 20 business days and I talked to supervisor couple of times and they are saying it is in document review department now and they are reviewing the documents.

Does anyone come across this kind of situation. Please advise. Thanks.

I had the same issue with birth certificate from chennai in Oct 2010. MY case was completed in about 10 business days after they sent it for review. Not sure of the reason why it is taking longer for you.

[Nature11 0]

Did you submit the same computer generated certificate. What kind of response you gave when you get RFE.

[SmileAlways 5]

We got a letter from Departmaent of Health, Corporation of Chennai stating that the computer generated birth certitificates are valid and it doesn't require any seal or signature on them. We submitted this evidence along with RFE letter on December 28, 2011 and didn't get my review completed. I talked to NVC regularly and they keep telling us it takes 20 business days like that. It went more than 20 business days and I talked to supervisor couple of times and they are saying it is in document review department now and they are reviewing the documents.

Does anyone come across this kind of situation. Please advise. Thanks.

mine went beyond 20 days. but keep calling. you may get a response soon.

[Nature11 0]

All, My wife's case is completed today and they asked her to get original/certified copy of birth certificate to her interview in Mumbai. As review took about 45 days which is beyond standard time frame, can I request them to schedule interview in March. I see that Mumabi consulate already scheduled until 16th March. Did anyone request NVC to schedule interview date sooner. Is it possible to do that.

[kb9 6]

All, My wife's case is completed today and they asked her to get original/certified copy of birth certificate to her interview in Mumbai. As review took about 45 days which is beyond standard time frame, can I request them to schedule interview in March. I see that Mumabi consulate already scheduled until 16th March. Did anyone request NVC to schedule interview date sooner. Is it possible to do that.

Hi guys. I'm in the same boat. I'm the beneficiary applying for CR-1 visa and I'm about to mail my civil documents to NVC. I was born in Chennai, hence, I only have the computer generated birth certificate which claims to not require a signature and seal. I believe this has led to RFE's from NVC so how should I tackle this?

[Ryan H 3,813]

Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures to India regional forum; topic is country specific.

[shivani_raj 0]

Hi Nature11, did the consulate accept the chennai's online birth certificate ? My mom needs to go to IR-5 interview with my brother's birth certificate and he also has only the online one from chennai corporation website. do they accept it at the interview or do we have to get some attestation ?

[TBoneTX 45,543]

This thread is 2 years old, and the OP hasn't logged on to VJ for a year. If you haven't learned the answer in another way, perhaps someone will send you a personal message, or you can contact the consulate directly.

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