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No. IDs are not being issued during the pandemic, so you may need legal help
He could apply for a number of visas: work, critical skills, life partner or (eventually) a relative visa
He needs to become "legalised." You would need legal help.
Asylum/refugee status has been renewed up to 31 March 2021. You can apply for an ID.
It is up to the mother whether she wants the child to have her name or the father's name
You may need legal assistance.
Consider asking for assistance from an organisation like Lawyers for Human Rights, which has a Statelessness Unit that deals with problems like yours and has a lot of experience in dealing with DHA.
You may need legal assistance to speed up the process.
You can apply for a birth certificate in a late registration of birth application.
There are several organisations to consult as to the best way forward.