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17th Mar, 2011 at 10:46pm
 
Hi there, I was wondering if anybody had any ideas on how I would be able to get my 1978 birth certificate.  I moved to Canada over 30 years ago from Laos and never had a birth certificate issued.  I am now married to an American and we need to move to the States for his job.  I just had my consulate interview and this is our one stumbling block.
Has anyone had any experience in this and knows what steps I need to take in order to obtain this?  I do not speak the Laos language either (unfortunately) so I'm worried this is going to be a major problem.  Any insight would be appreciated, thanks in advance Smiley
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Reply #1 - 18th Mar, 2011 at 4:32am
 
You need to get in touch with the Chief of the village where you used to live in Laos, and request for a birth certificate.
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Reply #2 - 18th Mar, 2011 at 6:25am
 
Thanks for the reply, is this also the case for Pakse?  I spoke to my parents tonight who've told me I was born in Pakse Hospital.
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Reply #3 - 18th Mar, 2011 at 8:36am
 
So you're a southern girl.

If you have relatives in Pakse, tell them to provide the Village Chief with your details and your parents name. Pay him a fee (he'll do anything for you if he sees the money), and he'll write a letter and stamp it for you.

How is moving to America have anything to do with a birth certificate?

Isn't your citizenship, passport and drivers license enough information?
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Reply #4 - 18th Mar, 2011 at 8:39am
 
Why is the village chief always a 'He'?
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Reply #5 - 18th Mar, 2011 at 9:07am
 
Oddly enough I have gone through my entire life not needing my birth certificate.  This is my first time applying for a US citizenship though so it must be standard procedure.  Any country that issues birth certificates would require me to obtain one;Laos was on the list and I was quite surprised as well.   

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Reply #6 - 18th Mar, 2011 at 9:29am
 
Men have more power than women in Laos.

I hope your connections in Laos can help with it, it should be easy.
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Reply #7 - 18th Mar, 2011 at 9:35am
 
Fingers crossed! I hear it can be a pretty difficult process though; my dad thinks it might be easier to just get a immigration lawyer instead.  I don't have family there anymore.  My brother went through a similar situation bringing his wife over to Canada but from another village.  It took 3 years to get her over. Thanks for your help  Smiley
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Reply #8 - 18th Mar, 2011 at 9:44am
 
You can do that too, whatever works best for you.

Sometimes it's quick, and sometimes it takes time for people to bring their wife over from Laos.

It's nice to see you stop by to Lao Pride, and we welcome your contribution.
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Reply #9 - 19th Mar, 2011 at 8:20am
 
Is the village chief highly respected?
Does he have more privileges than others?
Does he even get paid?
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Reply #10 - 19th Mar, 2011 at 9:02am
 
Yes, yes, and yes.
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Reply #11 - 19th Mar, 2011 at 9:12am
 
Can he beat his wife too?
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Reply #12 - 19th Mar, 2011 at 9:29am
 
No he cannot.
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Reply #13 - 19th Mar, 2011 at 9:43am
 
YES HE CAN! You just ascertained the fact: 'yes, yes and yes'.

You're good 'nang'. Very, very good. Grin
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Reply #14 - 19th Mar, 2011 at 9:46am
 
There are boundaries.

He just can't go around killing people.
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