StraightAero wrote:hello people,
After 3 months i submitted my application and also requested for more documents which i sent what i could get(less than 2 years of cohabit) as i do not have up to 2 years now THE HOME OFFICE ARE ASKING ME FOR A DNA TEST FOR MYSELF AND MY BRITISH CHILD.
what does this mean? i am really scared now honestly
does anyone know any ukba approved lab that does it cheaper than 500 pounds as thats alot for someone not working and i have to submit it in less than 2 weeks.
is this sure that they will approve even after i gave them birth certificate ?
i need advice pls on this asap am agitated.
This is a good sign that once the DNA is done, then you are on the edge for a "very hopeful" positive decision. Last year a member of this forum was once asked to prove his mother was his and he had to carry out the test and I believe afterwards he was granted. Not sure on how much it is cost as it seem that the cheapest way is on Jeremy Kyle these days. Bloody home office with ridiculous request.
As expensive as it might seem you can Google to shop around for cheaper options as there are quite a few. Time is of the essence for you I believe and the quickest is perhaps 3-4 days turn around. The one recommended by the last person on here to do it was DDC (DNA Diagnostic Centre). so check them out.[/quote]
Hi, All.. First time poster.. I too just received this letter 2 days ago. I replied yesterday with a letter of my own stating I could not supply DNA or GB passports originals of child and mother, as we are in ongoing court battles for family issues. I explained that the mother has refused to give me these and the judge is unwilling to help, as they already granter Parental Responsibility by determining DNA wasn't needed, as Mother and I both attested that I am parent.
I wish I could get her to be reasonable and just send the passports and I would pay for the DNA test, because I too agree with the above poster that it seemed like a good sign. But, but I have had to complicate things by writing back to the HO and telling them I cannot comply because the mother is unwilling.
Has anyone seem any similar cases where the estranged ex-partner/mother of child refuses to supply documents? My letter quoted, "Without a good reason, failing to provide this is ground for failure... blah blah... But, if these can't be decided, then my application would be considered on the documents already provided. Blah". This worried me, because it seems that if he could approve my application without these passports and DNA, then why ask. Will my reason explaining refusal of mother and reluctance of family court be enough or is there the chance that it will then be refused for non-compliance, even though I am more than happy to comply? Hmm...[/quote]
Excellent news, my friends! I just got the letter and my passport back with 30mo ltr confirmed! I was so worried that I wouldn't be able to provide the requested DNA paternity test and I could not send original copies of my child or her mothers Birtish passports due to breakdown of amicable relations with my ex-partner (child's mother). They wrote me that on 23Sep, I wrote back the same day and explained that I couldn't give it to them, but offered to help any way I could - interviews, court orders, etc. I sent that next day by 9am delivery on 23Sep. The guy case office in Sheffield must have got it the next day, and approved it. Because it was delivered to us on Saturday!
Feeling very happy about this!! Best wishes to all of those still waiting![/quote]
congrats guys, i just got my dna result so case worker should get it by monday, am hoping that will be all and my leave will be granted now.
how long is it likely to take?
will the dna result proving am the father make then grant my paper certainly?
Dear nilemarques, Thanks SO MUCH for your response. Immigration matters are always stressful hence the impatience but I am following everyone advice and not being checking the post evry single day 
