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Informal refusal of my sponsored visit visa application to Switzerland.?

• Based on my verbal conversation with Embassy of Switzerland’s(Manila, Philippines) visa officer Ms. Jackie Jose last October 20, the informal denial was due to first, the discrepancy in my surname and place of birth in the birth and baptismal certificate, and second, they found my reason for going to Switzerland – which is to spend a vacation with my father – doubtful. I am an illegitimate son of my single mother Mona Celina Revereza David. My father, Rached Zalila is a Tunisian who resides in Switzerland. Having born to unwed parents and who never lived together, my true and lawful name is Ivan Rached David and my place of birth is in San Ildefonso, Bulacan. The errors in the documents were committed by my mother in good faith, due to inadvertence and confusion. I have compiled all the documents, including an affidavit of explanation proving that Ivan Rached David and Ivan Rached Zalila both refer to me. In addition to this testament, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs honored such documents (with regards to the discrepancy) and granted me my passport. I have never met my father and have no communication with him until last September 2008 when we were able to get in touch through email. My only intention of going to Switzerland is to see him and spend time with him – something I haven’t experienced in my life. Although there’s no need for me to say, this opportunity to meet him in person will complete me. Is there anyone who can help me get a visa and win my appeal?

• Answer:

  The discrepancy in your documents may be rectified with legal help. Ask you father to acknowledge you as his son with a document notarized in Switzerland together with a letter of invitation to visit him. That way, you will have a legal document from their country supporting your claim. Hope this helps.**