Legal Question in Immigration Law in California
Im trying to apply for perm residency through marriage to US citizen. However, there is a slight issue with my last name. My last name is spelled a certain way in my old expired passport with the visa stamp on it. I've been using slightly differently spelled last name in my daily life; all my school records, diplomas, and marriage certificate has the last name I would like to keep using. this happened a long time ago when i was young; my parents enrolled me in elementary school with slightly altered spelling because of phonetic issue.
will this be an issue with USCIS? can i be denied because of this? what steps should be taken?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Typically Immigration will go by the name on your birth certificate. There shouldnt be a problem with the mispelt name on the passport (just tell the officer the truth) - I had a client with the same problem and it was not an issue.
If you do encounter a problem, feel free to contact me and I will draft a letter to USCIS explaining your issue.
Caro Kinsella
Immigration Attorney
www.legalprofessionals.us
954-304-2243
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