QUOTE(lostGurl18 @ Feb 6 2008, 09:06 PM)

QUOTE(ruby_jade @ Feb 6 2008, 09:19 AM)

wow congrats! were gonna do the CRBA and US passport of our son too!!
what were asked? my husbands passport is stolen too however we have sched with us embassy for his renewal loss passport, can i apply there directly? how much do i need to prepare (amount)?dna testing amount estimate?documents? how long did u received the ssn# and passport?
thanks. sorry for my curiosity godbless
Whoa.. Slow down girl...
What were asked? Questions like... Where is the father? Date the father last visited the Philippines? Stuff like that..
To apply for the CRBA... All they can do for you @ the embassy is give you instructions on what to do.. You have to call the ACS # then they will mail you the application, then you have to call again and they will pick up the application.. After 2 weeks of review, they will call you and give you an Interview Appointment..
I have forgotten the fee.. But I think its no more than $200 if approved.
DNA testing depends on the Consul.. If you can't make the consul to believe that the kid is really an American, then he will likely suggest that...
FYI: DNA testings are very expensive.. They can vary up to PHP50,000.00 pesos..
Documents? They will be on the instructions.. (Father's passport, Father's BC, etc..)
If approve the passport will be sent via DHL in about 2 weeks upon approval.
No SSN# is issued..