Birth certificate

[kateyuzon]

Hello everyone!

I am kate. My fiancé who is a Canadian citizen and I are planning to have a civil wedding here in the Philippines. And one of the requirements is birth certificate or any proof document that could show his parent’s name and his relation to them. Unfortunately, he doesn’t have a birth certificate .He never has one for some reasons. It's impossible for him to get one from his native land where he was born. With him are his passport, citizenship card, driver’s liscence and a statement of non-impediment to marry issued by the government of Canada. I am aware that he has to obtain the Certificate of Legal Capacity to Marry from the Canadian Embassy in Manila.

What other document(s) could he provide in replacement of the birth certificate ?

Your information is much appreciated. Thank you .

 

[Coldstream63]

Kate - as a Canadian citizen with a passport and citizenship card, he must have been able to, at some point, provide a birth certificate or equivalent. I would recommend contacting CIC for guidance on this, or possible an immigration lawyer.

What is his country of birth?

 

[Aquakitty]

How did he get Canadian citizenship with no birth certificate?

 

[kateyuzon]

Him and his family were refugees in the 70's. They lost everything. The country that sponsored them was the one who processed their documents and all. At that time he was still a kid and his parents did all the paper works. The local registrar said it doesn't have to be a birth certificate. Any legal document will do as long as on that document indicates the parent's complete names and his name and proves that he is the son of his parents . So am confused what document could that be and where could we obtain it. You are right Coldstream63, we may go to an immigration lawyer or the Canadian embassy in Manila.

Thank you for your time .