Welcome to the forum
From the information you give, the nature of he problem it is not entirely clear... but be assured that the forum members will do all they can to give you good advice so that you can bring your girl and baby to the UK
You are correct that she must sort out the details of her birth certificate BEFORE you start any application at the British Embassy
At the Embassy she will need to show a NSO birth certificate. The Embassy do not recognise the birth certificate issued by "City Hall"
For the baby you can only apply for a British Passport at the Manila Embassy if you are married to the mother.
One of the requirements will be that your name is on the baby's birth certificate
and that you were free to marry at the time the baby was born ( ie not awaiting divorce)
So you can see that your situation is quite complex in terms of options and legal requirements
I suggest that you study the Embassy web site - download the visa forms and review the requirements to see which approach would be best for you and your girl
Once you have done this you can come back to the forum with specific questions that relate to your circumstances
and a final note to encourage you - my wife and our daughter are here in the UK - all in all the process took about 12 weeks including six weeks visa application at the Embassy
Good Luck
Originally posted by Shamrockdave2003@Jan 17 2006, 07:35 AM
Hi guys,
I am new to this forum and was looking for some advice and help.
Basically my gf who i have known for 3 years now, well she a problem with her birth cert.
Ok let me put you in the picture we have a baby girl who is one and i have just returend from philly having spent xmas and new year with them.
However i am really frustrated on how i am going to bring them over to the uk tolive with me, my gf birth cert has a different name on it - it says baby girl!!
So i believe she must get this changed then apply for a passport then a visa, this could take some time???
I do want to marry her in the philly but im wondering should i get marreid before applying for a visa oh i dont knwow.................any adivce on visas changing birth certs would be appreciated.
Or even better a way of working and living out there.
Regards
SD
