US Passport for Illegitimate Filipino Child

[angeljolie 188]

I'm in the last stretch of my US citizenship journey and am planning on applying for a US passport for me and my 10-year old at the same time. His biological father and I were never married and I was able to take my son with me to the US on a CR2 visa sponsored by my USC husband in 2021 without being asked for documents other than his birth certificate. 
 

Looking at the US passport requirements, it seems I need some documentation to support his application without his biological father's consent. I'm aware that I have sole custody of him by Philippine law but how do I explain that to the State Department? Should I use DS-5525 even if I have legal custody just to be safe? Has anyone done this recently? Appreciate your inputs!

Edited June 24 by angeljolie

[AlaMike 231]

Is the father a US citizen? 

For a CRBA to be issued. At least (1) parent must be a US citizen at the time of birth.

 

[angeljolie 188]

9 minutes ago, AlaMike said:

Is the father a US citizen? 

For a CRBA to be issued. At least (1) parent must be a US citizen at the time of birth.

 

The father is Filipino. He was never present in  my son's life. I'm not filing for CRBA but will be applying for a US passport for both my son and I once I naturalize. 

[R&OC 371]

15 minutes ago, AlaMike said:

Is the father a US citizen? 

For a CRBA to be issued. At least (1) parent must be a US citizen at the time of birth.

 

She isn’t applying for a CNBA but for a US passport. If your son is over 16, he can apply with just one parents signature. Below 16, he needs both or a document stating you have sole legal custody. 

[Jinky&Bob 13]

On 6/24/2024 at 11:38 AM, angeljolie said:

The father is Filipino. He was never present in  my son's life. I'm not filing for CRBA but will be applying for a US passport for both my son and I once I naturalize. 

Hi Angeljolie

Could I please ask what is the outcome of this?

We are going through the same thing now.

Just did the passport app 4 weeks ago, mom got hers already but we had to send a form 5525 for 11 year old daughter yesterday.

Your experience would be greatly appreciated.