Stepchild Immigrating from the Philippines

[The.Fab.Ella 17]

Hello, people from the Philippines!  Is there a solo parent (single mom) immigrating/has immigrated with her child here?

 

My situation is, I have an illegitimate child who carries my surname.  However, in her birth certificate, her biological father acknowledged his paternity but the child did not carry his surname.  There has been no financial support at all from the father and though initially he was visiting her, he has not been in touch with the child for the last 5 years.

 

Though I have read that a mother in this case has the sole custody of the child, I would like to ask if other papers were required of the other biological parent such as a waiver of parental rights and/or a consent to immigrate.  My daughter and I have not had a problem in our numerous travels abroad as we have the same surnames in our passports, I was never asked about the other parent.  Moving forward, I would like to be prepared and have other legal supporting papers.  I have sent messages to her father to this effect but there has been no response at all.

 

I'd appreciate any advise or sharing of a previous similar experience.  Thanks in advance!

Edited January 14, 2018 by The.Fab.Ella

[danneriam 0]

I'm engaged to someone with an almost identical situation so I, to would be interested in any responses to this post..

[payxibka 10,047]

1 hour ago, The.Fab.Ella said:

Hello, people from the Philippines!  Is there a solo parent (single mom) immigrating/has immigrated with her child here?

 

My situation is, I have an illegitimate child who carries my surname.  However, in her birth certificate, her biological father acknowledged his paternity but the child did not carry his surname.  There has been no financial support at all from the father and though initially he was visiting her, he has not been in touch with the child for the last 5 years.

 

Though I have read that a mother in this case has the sole custody of the child, I would like to ask if other papers were required of the other biological parent such as a waiver of parental rights and/or a consent to immigrate.  My daughter and I have not had a problem in our numerous travels abroad as we have the same surnames in our passports, I was never asked about the other parent.  Moving forward, I would like to be prepared and have other legal supporting papers.  I have sent messages to her father to this effect but there has been no response at all.

 

I'd appreciate any advise or sharing of a previous similar experience.  Thanks in advance!

In the PI, a child born out of wedlock is not required to have special permissions.  This is very unique situation for the PI

[Unlockable 7,315]

For the Philippines, single mothers are given sole custody of children unless there is a court order suggesting otherwise. 

 

You can can file without the father’s permission from the Philippines.

[The.Fab.Ella 17]

4 hours ago, NuestraUnion said:

For the Philippines, single mothers are given sole custody of children unless there is a court order suggesting otherwise. 

 

You can can file without the father’s permission from the Philippines.

Thank you, @NuestraUnion.

[The.Fab.Ella 17]

4 hours ago, payxibka said:

In the PI, a child born out of wedlock is not required to have special permissions.  This is very unique situation for the PI

Thank you, @payxibka.

[Ryan H 3,834]

Moved from US Embassy & Consulate Discussion to Philippines regional forum; topic is country specific.

[Hank_ 9,174]

7 hours ago, The.Fab.Ella said:

Hello, people from the Philippines!  Is there a solo parent (single mom) immigrating/has immigrated with her child here?

 

My situation is, I have an illegitimate child who carries my surname.  However, in her birth certificate, her biological father acknowledged his paternity but the child did not carry his surname.  There has been no financial support at all from the father and though initially he was visiting her, he has not been in touch with the child for the last 5 years.

 

Though I have read that a mother in this case has the sole custody of the child, I would like to ask if other papers were required of the other biological parent such as a waiver of parental rights and/or a consent to immigrate.  My daughter and I have not had a problem in our numerous travels abroad as we have the same surnames in our passports, I was never asked about the other parent.  Moving forward, I would like to be prepared and have other legal supporting papers.  I have sent messages to her father to this effect but there has been no response at all.

 

I'd appreciate any advise or sharing of a previous similar experience.  Thanks in advance!

Many before you have been through this process with illegitimate children.     As many have noted all ready, in the Philippines a mother has sole custody of the  illegitimate child, whether he is listed on the BC or not doesn't matter.   You need NOTHING from the father.    http://www.lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2004/ra_9255_2004.html

 

Did your husband file an I-130 for the child?

 

 

[Greenbaum 12,260]

8 hours ago, The.Fab.Ella said:

Hello, people from the Philippines!  Is there a solo parent (single mom) immigrating/has immigrated with her child here?

 

My situation is, I have an illegitimate child who carries my surname.  However, in her birth certificate, her biological father acknowledged his paternity but the child did not carry his surname.  There has been no financial support at all from the father and though initially he was visiting her, he has not been in touch with the child for the last 5 years.

 

Though I have read that a mother in this case has the sole custody of the child, I would like to ask if other papers were required of the other biological parent such as a waiver of parental rights and/or a consent to immigrate.  My daughter and I have not had a problem in our numerous travels abroad as we have the same surnames in our passports, I was never asked about the other parent.  Moving forward, I would like to be prepared and have other legal supporting papers.  I have sent messages to her father to this effect but there has been no response at all.

 

I'd appreciate any advise or sharing of a previous similar experience.  Thanks in advance!

Read this thread. It's interesting and maybe there are things that the OP did that you may have to do. It may not be as cut and dry as others of said.

 

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/610543-k2-visa-illegitimate-child-fathers-consent-needed-by-us-consulate/

[The.Fab.Ella 17]

5 hours ago, Ryan H said:

Moved from US Embassy & Consulate Discussion to Philippines regional forum; topic is country specific.

Sorry about that. Couldn't figure out how to bring it to the regional forum.

[The.Fab.Ella 17]

5 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

Read this thread. It's interesting and maybe there are things that the OP did that you may have to do. It may not be as cut and dry as others of said.

 

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/610543-k2-visa-illegitimate-child-fathers-consent-needed-by-us-consulate/

Thanks, @Greenbaum.  It is an interesting and informative read although it was sad to read about some back stories of abuse.  

[The.Fab.Ella 17]

5 hours ago, Hank_ said:

Many before you have been through this process with illegitimate children.     As many have noted all ready, in the Philippines a mother has sole custody of the  illegitimate child, whether he is listed on the BC or not doesn't matter.   You need NOTHING from the father.    http://www.lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2004/ra_9255_2004.html

 

Did your husband file an I-130 for the child?

 

 

Thanks, @Hank. Yes, there was a separate I-130 submission for the child.

[Chris Duffy 1,257]

18 hours ago, NuestraUnion said:

For the Philippines, single mothers are given sole custody of children unless there is a court order suggesting otherwise. 

 

You can can file without the father’s permission from the Philippines.

That is one of the most insane and stupid rules I have seen in Philippines.

 

 

[Hank_ 9,174]

9 hours ago, The.Fab.Ella said:

Thanks, @Hank. Yes, there was a separate I-130 submission for the child.

Did you have issue getting the passport for your child?    I have read about DFA being difficult before.

[The.Fab.Ella 17]

15 hours ago, Hank_ said:

Did you have issue getting the passport for your child?    I have read about DFA being difficult before.

Not at all, Hank.  The first time she applied for a passport, I had to get an affidavit of support and consent for the father which was funny as he has never given any support at all.  But I don't remember if the DFA eventually asked for it or I just over prepared.  Subsequent renewals didn't have any problem at all.  However, when we travel, I make sure I bring a copy of her birth certificate with me.  I was asked once to prove our relationship at the immigration counter and this is out of approximately 10 times we went out of the country together.