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chola · Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2005 2:34 pm Post subject: appositling

Hi, I just want to make sure I've got all the right info about the Canadian Apostillation process....I've had my TESL diploma and my degree notarized. Now, I understand I need to mail them to Ottawa to have them recognized as authentic documents. After that, they must be authenticated by the mexican embassy, also in Ottawa? If anyone can offer clarification, ...thanks.

moonraven · Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Posts: 3094

If you are going to apply for Mexican work papers, your documents must be authenticated by a Mexican consulate or embassy in the country of origin of the documents. And once in Mexico they must be translated into Spanish by a translator approved by the immigration office.

chola · Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2005 11:45 pm Post subject: apostillation

Thank you for your response--sending stuff off to Ottawa then. bueno.

hlamb · Joined: 09 Dec 2003 Posts: 431 Location: Canada

A friend took my papers to the embassy in Ottawa today. No problem with the degree or transcripts, though they insisted on stamping the originals. However, they wouldn't accept my birth certificate, which is the standard size; they wanted the long version. Anyone have any experience with this? Is is absolutely necessary to have my birth certificate legalized or can I get away with it as it is?

Thanks for the help.

hlamb

moonraven · Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Posts: 3094

Forget the birth certificate. It is not a requirement to get an FM-3. Your passport is what is needed.

magpie · Joined: 27 Mar 2004 Posts: 54

Don't worry about your birth certificate. I just always carry mine, and it's ancient and worn--but only stamped in the Dominican Republic for some odd reason. It is NOT needed, as Moonraven said, just bring it with you in case any one asks--though I doubt they will.

hlamb · Joined: 09 Dec 2003 Posts: 431 Location: Canada

Thanks for the help everyone! It seems there's a different answer depending on who I talk to, but since you guys have been through the process, I'll take your word for it. It will save a big hassle of trying to get the longer version sent to me here!

hlamb

delacosta · Joined: 14 Apr 2004 Posts: 325 Location: zipolte beach

"different answer depending on who I talk to"
WELCOME to Mexico!

ls650 · Joined: 10 May 2003 Posts: 3484 Location: British Columbia

When I came to Mexico, I was told that I would require the long form of my birth certificate also. I brought the original and supplied a photocopy to immigration.

moonraven · Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Posts: 3094

How many times do I have to recommend that folks consult the website of the Secretar�a de Gobernaci�n, Tr�mites, sector Instituto de Migraci�n, about what is required for an FM-3, cost, procedure, etc.?

http://www.gobernacion.gob.mx/

When you receive a job offer, your employer will consult precisely this website to inform you of what you need to have and do.