Using Form DS-5507 with CRBA. Father not present for Interview.

[Richard+Yuko 0]

Howdy All,

 

I am a US Citizen who is married to a Japanese woman holding a green card. Well, she does not hold it in her hand at all times, but she has one! My wife has returned to Japan to give birth to our first child. The child will be born in the next month. I have completed all of the necessary forms needed for the interview which will grant the child passage back to the states:

• DS-11 Passport App
• DS-3053 Passport App for a minor
• DS-2029 (CRBA)
• DS-5507 Affidavit of Parentage, Support, Etc.

 

I am comfortable with all of the form except DS-5507. It says that I need to sign the form before a Consular Officer or Passport Specialist. While I will be present for the birth of my child, I will need to leave Japan shortly thereafter to return to work.

 

• I can't have the form notarized without the baby being born. (Since I need Birthday, Name, Gender)
• I can't be there for the interview after the baby is born. They do suggest to notarize the form and mail it to the embassy, but I am wondering if I can complete the work at the embassy and leave the notarized form with my wife.

 

Any experiences much appreciated.

[nativeson 47]

I'm pretty sure you both have to be there. From the embassy's website:

 

• Both parents and the child must be present the time of application.

[Richard+Yuko 0]

It seems like DS-5507 is in place for this type of situation, among others, where the nationality of one parent needs to be verified in their absence. See Below.

 

My question is focused on the type of notarization required, since I suspect that I can't have it notarized in advance of the child being born. If anyone has experience with this form, and the proper way to notarize it prior to birth if possible, it would be greatly appreciated. 

 

If I need to visit the US embassy in Tokyo to discuss this in person, do I need an appointment prior to visit to discuss something like this?

 

Thanks so much for your time and help!

 

--Richard and Yuko

 

[jan22 3,001]

2 hours ago, Richard+Yuko said:

It seems like DS-5507 is in place for this type of situation, among others, where the nationality of one parent needs to be verified in their absence. See Below.

 

My question is focused on the type of notarization required, since I suspect that I can't have it notarized in advance of the child being born. If anyone has experience with this form, and the proper way to notarize it prior to birth if possible, it would be greatly appreciated. 

 

If I need to visit the US embassy in Tokyo to discuss this in person, do I need an appointment prior to visit to discuss something like this?

 

Thanks so much for your time and help!

 

--Richard and Yuko

 

You are correct -- you cannot complete and notarized this document prior to the birth of your child.  The notary requirement is that it eb a US notary, so if you do it in Japan after the birth that will mean at the US Embassy.  If you complete it in the US after you return and send it back to your wife, any notary whose commission is still current/valid can notarize it.