Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBA)

[CRBADazzed 0]

About one year ago I applied for my son's CRBA in Costa Rica. I am American and my wife is Costa Rican. Our son was born in Costa Rica. When he was 4 years old (last year), we decided since it was time to start school soon, we would move to the USA. So we applied for the CRBA and the Consular (Costa Rica) is STILL holding the paperwork. I know I have an outstanding issue with Florida Child Support. My question is: How does this affect my son's CRBA legally? I have read the entire chapter on CRBA and NOWHERE is there any mention of MY child support issue being an issue with CRBA for a child born abroad.

If anybody has any insight or can refer me to the specific case law which speaks on this specific matter, please share. The information is very much appreciated. NOTE: I already know that my passport has been denied for renewal. I still have my passport in my possession. My passport is no the question. The question is our son's CRBA.

THANKS GUYS!

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Simple answer, it doesn't.

[Penguin_ie 5,996]

It absolutely should not affect your son.

Did you enquire what the hold up was? Sometimes they require a DNA test to show you are indeed the bio dad, or want more evidence you spent sufficient time in the USA to pass on citizenship, but they should have told you that ages ago.

[CRBADazzed 0]

An specific advice on how to address the Consulate with my gripe without getting red flagged? The Consulate indirectly asked me to surrender my passport. I told her that I would upon instruction from my attorney. I have not been able to find a lawyer that can deal with this specific issue. There are many lawyers who practice "cookie-cutter" immigration law, but truly have a very limited understanding of the same.

The Consulate did ask for more proof. Never a DNA test. She basically said " Mr. XXX you have an issue and need to come back to the Embassy. Make sure you bring your passport to enter the building". Having been to the Embassy on many occasions, I smelled something fishy. So I asked her, "Is there any issue with my child support?" She replied "Yes and I would need you to come to the Embassy with your passport and I will keep it here and give you an official letter to get back to the US". Needless to say, I still have my passport. With some basic advice from a lawyer, he stated that legally they cannot take my passport only block the renewal (which already has happened). The interesting thing is that I have traveled back and forth to the US and even have applied successfully for my oldest US born son's passport (Miami) and had ZERO issues. My son's passport was expedited in 24 hours. Go figure.

Thanks guys.