Typo

[Shamrockdave2003]

Gt a response from UK VACS.

Just thought i would post it, in case someone is in the same situation.

The Birth Certificate of your wife’s children with typographical error will be accepted if you prefer not to amend it which will take two more months. You may attach a notarized affidavit of correction for each of the children’s birth certificate. If you need further assistance you may also call our call centre from any of the following numbers:
For PLDT/Smart/Touchcard Subscribers: 1-909-858-4727 or 1-909-UKVISAS
For Globe/Innove/Touchmobile Subscribers: 1-900-858-4727 or 1-900-UKVISAS
For Bayantel Subscribers: 1-903-858-4727 or 1-903-UKVISAS

This service is available nationwide through NDD-enable telephones, Monday to Friday 8:00am to 8:00pm, Saturdays 8:00am to 6:00pm. For applicants or sponsors calling from outside the Philippines can call on +632 884 2661.

Yours truly,
UK VAC

[IainBusby]

You may attach a notarized affidavit of correction for each of the children’s birth certificate.]

If the Filipino lawyer gets wind that the notarized affidavit is for visa purposes and that a foreigner (Brit) is involved, get ready for a sharp intake of breath when he tells you or your missus the price.
Iain.

[Shamrockdave2003]

How much do you reckon?

[IainBusby]

How much do you reckon?

It depends how you do it really. Firstly, I would let your wife go to the lawyer alone at this stage and don't even let him know your in the country. Secondly, if she shops around and lets each lawyer she approaches know that she is shopping around before she goes ahead and then leaves it for a few days, then maybe one of them will contact her to haggle a bit for the job, if he thinks maybe she got a better price somewhere else. Finally, whatever price is quoted, she must make sure that this will be the price; there will be no hidden extras or extra fees that he forgot or claims just didn't know about, or had changed since he last carried out this kind of work; the list of reasons for charging more goes on and on............

I remember when my wife was going through a different procedure, that an affidavit was required for something or other and if my memory serves me well, it cost about P5000. but this was in addition to the other work the lawyer was already involved in for her.

Hope this helps,

Cheers,

Iain.