Applying for an Immigrant Visa

Unobtainable Birth Certificates

Applicants who cannot obtain a birth record should request a certified statement from the appropriate government authority stating the reason why the birth record is not available. Applicants may then submit this certified statement along with secondary evidence of their birth. For applicants who reside in Hong Kong, the Certificate of Registered Particulars issued by the Hong Kong Immigrant Department, is accepted in lieu of an unobtainable birth certificate. A similar document can be obtained from the Macau Direcção dos Serviços de Identificação.

 

Related Links

• Document Checklist
• Civil Documents and Police Certificates from the People's Republic of China
• Local Agencies that Offer Assistance in Completing Visa Forms
• Police Clearances from Hong Kong and Macau
• Civil Documents and Police Certificates from Philippines, Requesting a Certificate of No Marriage (CENOMAR) through eCensus, Philippines National Statistics Office contact information (PDF file, 945 KB)*
• Medical Examinations (PDF file, 98 KB)*
• Fees
• Visa Photo Requirement

 

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Last modified: January 6, 2009