OCI for a US born child in Canada!

[Acharya9099]

I have recently moved to Canada (Toronto) on PR, and trying to apply OCI for my US born daughter. The challenge is the requirement of birth certificate endorsement by US consulate. The US consulate Canada website clearly state that they do not do this service. Is there anyone who has done it and help?
To add I have full birth certificate from NY.

Thanks in advance

 

[jakv]

Hi, were you able to do anything about it? I have visited the BLS center and they are asking for Birth certificate apostille for the US born birth certificate. That seems bit of a stretch.

 

[Acharya9099]

Hi, were you able to do anything about it? I have visited the BLS center and they are asking for Birth certificate apostille for the US born birth certificate. That seems bit of a stretch.

Yes, I was able to get the apostle, it was a hassle but doable. I contacted the NY state department to get a duplicate BC and then mail it to my friend, then he sent it to the apostle department to stamp and sign it, then he mailed it to me. NY because my daughter was born there, you need to try the same on your state. It could be a little different but first Google and then call them.
good luck

 

[jakv]

Yes, I was able to get the apostle, it was a hassle but doable. I contacted the NY state department to get a duplicate BC and then mail it to my friend, then he sent it to the apostle department to stamp and sign it, then he mailed it to me. NY because my daughter was born there, you need to try the same on your state. It could be a little different but first Google and then call them.
good luck

Hi, Thank you for the quick response! I appreciate it.
I am in the same boat. My son was born in NY state as well. I researched and they told me it would take at least 2-3 weeks to get the apostille birth certificate. Quite a lengthy process. I was surprised when the BLS person suggested it would be easier for you if you file OCI in the US with a US address. If the Indian government is asking for birth certificate Apostille, they should ask in the US as well. But that's not the case. I guess, there is no way out of it, but to give them what they are asking. Thank you again.

 

[pw0032239]

Were you able to get appostile birth certificate?

 

[jakv]

Were you able to get appostile birth certificate?

Yes, I applied for Apostille birth certificate with NY State Department in Albany NY. It took me more than 1.5 months but I finally got it.

 

[pw0032239]

1.5 months for apostille ?

 

[jakv]

Yes!