Legal Question in Immigration Law in Georgia

Legally my daughter

My daughter was born out of wedlock in the Philippines, I am American and my now wife and mother of my daughter is Philippina. US embassy is questioning if she is really my daughter and want me to do a DNA test, I think this is crazy because I have proved to them I was there at the time of conception.. I was there also there at the birth, It is my name on my daughter's birth certificate and my signature. Does my name and signature carry any legal weight. I claim her as my legal daughter by this, does the government have to also? I put Georgia as the state even though this is happening in the Philippines, but since it is with the US embassy it is considered US law


Asked on 7/09/08, 11:20 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Melina Merino Attorney Melina Merino

Re: Legally my daughter

The child�s birth certificate displaying the father�s name is generally good evidence to establish paternity, however, it is not at all uncommon (nor particular to your situation) for the Embassy to require a blood test proving paternity, particularly in cases of US Citizen fathers trying to establish paternity of a child born abroad. There are numerous private companies that specialize in DNA testing for immigration purposes. I would suggest getting in touch with one of them so that you can comply with all of the Embassy's requirements. If you have further questions, do not hesitate to contact me. Good luck!

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Answered on 7/11/08, 3:30 pm


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