child being born out of the USA

[Outdoortroy 0]

My wife resides in the Philippines and I have appplied for her Visa in August of 2011. We were married before I applied and our marriage took place in the Philippines. I have received my first AOS and still waiting for the process.

During my time there, my wife became preganant. She gave birth the 21st of Feb of this year. I wanted to know if I can file the Child born abroad form?

I am born and raised in the USA and my wife is not a citizen nor is her own visa approved yet. I read some articles on this and I wanted to find out from anyone who has went through this process any information they want to share. Can a father in the USA apply for this? We are waiting for his birth Certificate to be mailed to her right now. The baby was conceived after we were married and we have proof of the relationship, medical exams and and all that. This whole process is really tough. If anyone has information, i would love to hear it. Thank you

[Grant PDX 183]

I didn't go through this, my (now-ex) fiance came to the US 10 days before my son was born. But just doing a little searching right now turns up:

http://travel.state.gov/law/family_issues/birth/birth_593.html

http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/156216.pdf

I was very happy to have my child born in the US as I've heard this can be a somewhat difficult process. At the time I was concerned about it, 6 years ago, what I'd heard is that it might take an extra trip or two to the Philippines for blood tests and passport applications and what not.

Alternatively, there is a guide for bringing your child to the US here on visajourney. http://www.visajourney.com/content/childpet shows how it's done. I hope someone with more experience than I have actually doing it replies. But in the meantime wanted to share what a little searching brings up for me.

Good luck!

[Outdoortroy 0]

Thank you for the links. Mainly I am concerned that I will be forced to go over there to file this in person and that is tough because I own my own construction business and it is very difficult to make the time to go on a trip like that. Things I have read are a little confusing because it refers to parent(s) and my question is does that mean either parent (american or not)can file these papers? I prefer her to deliver them to the consulate there.

[flosy 0]

Thank you for the links. Mainly I am concerned that I will be forced to go over there to file this in person and that is tough because I own my own construction business and it is very difficult to make the time to go on a trip like that. Things I have read are a little confusing because it refers to parent(s) and my question is does that mean either parent (american or not)can file these papers? I prefer her to deliver them to the consulate there.

i think you or your wife have to file cbra for your child at us embassy manila..

Edited March 7, 2012 by flosy

[flosy 0]

i think you or your wife have to file cbra for your child at us embassy manila..

you can refer to this website http://manila.usembassy.gov/service/citizenship/first-time-report-of-birth-abroad7.html

Edited March 7, 2012 by flosy

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Because you are married and can prove you were there at the time of conception they are less likely to request a DNA test. It should be a pretty simple process as you're not the first and won't be the last Fil-Am couple to have kids out of the country (married or otherwise).

[Outdoortroy 0]

Thank you all for the help. I wish the fastest responses for your visa processing.

[DHEL_IR1 3]

<br />Thank you all for the help. I wish the fastest responses for your visa processing.<br />

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Yeah FLosy is right....

I am the mother of my two boys... and im only one to applied my two boys CRBA without my hubby... U ONLY to do is send the DS-3053 original with signature and notarized from there... and send everything needs the documents..