name change / statutory declaration

[boltonus 0]

We sent the I-130 pack off at the beginning of February. I am the beneficiary (UK citizen) and my wife is the USC. We have

lived in the UK for 10 years. We have been asked for (1) my birth cert (no problem) and (2) provide legal evidence that my

name has been legally changed.

My surname was changed when I was 5yrs old (30yrs ago) by deed poll and the deed poll is long lost. The solicitors where we

went only keep records for 6yrs. Has anyone provided this proof and had to 'renew' their name change - the letter says they

need a UK Statutory Declaration so I guess I will have to go to a solicitor. I thought a new deed poll might do but I guess

not. Has anyone been in this sitaution ?

Also on the G-325 form I filled in, my father is not my natural father (no father is listed on my birth cert) but he is the

father who married my mum 30yrs ago and stricly is my stepfather - does this matter? We could put a letter explaining the

situation I suppose...waht do you think ?

Cheers

boltonus

[mrssmith 0]

hi boltonus.

I don't know if i will be anyhelp but we just recieved a RFE for my daughter for a statutory declaration for her name change.

We changed her name by Deed poll in January 2007, the deed poll was included with all the documents but we still recieved a RFE for a statutory Declaration. They are nearly the same thing, worded very simalar. Anyway i searched online and found a template one which i filled and then just took to a solicitor to be signed in front of, cost us £5.00. I will be returning it to the embassy next week so will let you know if they accept it. Fingers crossed.

[boltonus 0]

hi boltonus.

I don't know if i will be anyhelp but we just recieved a RFE for my daughter for a statutory declaration for her name change.

We changed her name by Deed poll in January 2007, the deed poll was included with all the documents but we still recieved a RFE for a statutory Declaration. They are nearly the same thing, worded very simalar. Anyway i searched online and found a template one which i filled and then just took to a solicitor to be signed in front of, cost us £5.00. I will be returning it to the embassy next week so will let you know if they accept it. Fingers crossed.

thanks mrs smith - well that sorts out one thing and saves me sending the deed poll I just ordered !

I found a template as well so I will go and do the solicitor thing.....

thanks

Boltonus

ps. where are you in the midlands ? I am in brum....

[mrssmith 0]

we,re in Coventry so not too far from you.