the the embassy don't know that..Originally Posted by trader dave
: the trouble is i had the6 years ago
thou its interesting how they deal with dna tests on children, when the results show that the mother or father or not the real bio parents
Child not related to the claimed mother
The ECO will need to establish:
* whether the child was born to another wife (particularly if the child is claiming citizenship by descent) and if so,
* whether the child lives with the natural mother or the claimed mother.
Depending on circumstances, the provisions of one of the sub paragraphs of Rules paragraph 297(i) may be appropriate.
In a case where the DNA report shows that the child may have been born out of a previously undisclosed earlier marriage, it may be necessary to investigate questions of polygamy and legitimacy (see below).
Where the child's natural mother is not seeking entry or does not qualify for admission, the sponsor would normally have to demonstrate that he/she has exercised sole responsibility (see SET7.8) for the child's upbringing (Rules paragraph 297(i)(e)).
Child not related to claimed father
The ECO must handle such cases with sensitivity as it may not be obvious whether the husband or other family members know of the true relationship and there may be serious repercussions for the wife and child if the information is disclosed (see illegitimacy below).
There may be any number of reasons why a claimed father may not be a child's natural father including the death of the first husband, rape or adultery.
Illegitimacy
Where DNA evidence indicates that a child may be illegitimate, the ECO should:
* try to establish the truth of the family circumstances by interviewing the child's mother as discreetly and sensitively as possible. Referring the case to the UK Border Agency to interview the sponsor should be avoided.
If no information can be elicited from the mother, the best way forward may be to seek information from the sponsor's representatives (depending on whether they are known to the ECO to be willing to respect the confidence of all parties).
If it appears that an illegitimate child has been brought up as a child of the family, it will normally be appropriate to admit the child under paragraph 297(i)(f). The fact that the sponsor may not be aware that the child is not his natural child should not preclude entry clearance.
The ECO should not routinely disclose information about the DNA report to the sponsor or other family members in cases involving the illegitimate children. However, under the Data Protection Act applicants and sponsors have a right to see personal information about themselves, which we may hold.
