Although the baby has a Dominican Birth Certificate, he may not have been named as the father. If he is not the father on the Dominican certificate, he will have to prove paternity to register the birth with the US.
Yes, and the US Embassy no matter what will ask for a DNA test. My friend had a baby here and had to take one to prove it was his.
Sounds like he's already got that.
If a child is born during a legal marriage it is assumed legitimate, therby a blood decendant of both parents.US consulate does not always ask for a DNA test to be done, depends on the situation. Know some who had to have it, and some who did not!
http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/86757.pdfb. Applicants must meet different standards of proof of blood relationship depending on the circumstances of their birth:
(1) The statutes do not specify a standard of proof for persons claiming birth in wedlock to a U.S. citizen parent or out of wedlock to an American mother. The Department’s regulations also do not explicitly establish a standard of proof. The Department applies the general standard of a preponderance of the evidence. This standard means that the evidence of blood relationship is of greater weight than the evidence to the contrary. It is credible and convincing and best accords with reason and probability. It does not depend on the volume of evidence presented.
Yes, and the US Embassy no matter what will ask for a DNA test. My friend had a baby here and had to take one to prove it was his.
He may have it but the US Embassy won't accept it. They want it done with someone they use.
How much does a blood test cost by the U.S. embassy?
My son will be four in December. He was born in the private hospital in POP. His mother(my wife since May 2011) had a C-section and a three day stay, The cost was ~32,000 pesos.
It took me 3 visits to the US Embassy (4 for my wife) and 9 months to obtain his Report of Birth Abroad certificate and US passport (good for only 5 years) for $150.00USD. Thank God I timed the date correctly so I can be in POP and at the hospital the day he was born and photo document it. Pictures at different times of our relationship proved to be critically important. The interviewer was American and my son looks nothing like his mother, all me. No DNA test required.
In July I filed for an I-130 request for alien relative visa for my wife along with a 325a form for both of us. I hope to hear something positive in January when I return since my wife is the mother and wife of American citizens. I hope the interview process to be an easy rubber stamp situation. I hope that's not just wishful thinking because I truly don't know what to expect.