Mistake on I-130 (How to Correct It)

[TiKi-K3 0]

Hi Guys,

I have made a huge mistake on the I-130 and hopefully i am not the only one. Could someone please help in how to go about in fixing this mistake (I just applied and talking to my wife on the phone, she made me realized the mistake. I mailed in my I-130 on July 17 and they have received it July 18, I have not received the receipt yet ). I have filled my Marriage Registration Date instead of Marriage Ceremony Date in Both I-130 and I-325A. Have anyone made similar mistake and how have they fixed the mistake. Please help me out here.

Regards,

TiKi-K3

[Thai family 0]

Hi Guys,

I have made a huge mistake on the I-130 and hopefully i am not the only one. Could someone please help in how to go about in fixing this mistake (I just applied and talking to my wife on the phone, she made me realized the mistake. I mailed in my I-130 on July 17 and they have received it July 18, I have not received the receipt yet ). I have filled my Marriage Registration Date instead of Marriage Ceremony Date in Both I-130 and I-325A. Have anyone made similar mistake and how have they fixed the mistake. Please help me out here.

Regards,

TiKi-K3

They'll probably catch the mistake and send you an RFE (request for additional evidence). I would probably wait for that. Another choice would be to wait for the receipt and then write the service center listed on the receipt a letter with an explanation and supporting evidence. Be sure to include a copy of the receipt with any correspondence. That could possibly slow processing of the petition down. If you file a subsequent I-129F, you could fill in the correct date and add an attachment with an explanation. Often the petitions are processed together. The other option is that it might not be noticed at all, and can be corrected by submitting evidence at the time of the interview. I think it is common to make a mistake or two on petitions, although definitely not recommended. The important date is the one that is legally recognized in India as the official date of marriage. In some countries the ceremony date does not count, but the date of registration with the official office is what counts. It varies from country to country. Those posting in the Indian portal can advise you on this. What counts in this process is honesty, and if you believe a mistake was made, you do need to correct it, or it can come back to complicate things later in the process. Try not to stress about it too much. I worried about all of the little things I was uncertain about in my kid's petitions and their K-3 was approved without incident. It just took a lot of patience. If paperwork is not your strong point, you might want to enlist someone to help, or at least proof read. An extra set of eyes from someone who cares can really be helpful.

Best wishes on your journey!

Thai Mom

[Urge To Race 2]

Wait for and reply to an RFE if one comes. Trying to send a letter with explanation to USCIS will almost certainly not get matched to you file.

Hi Guys,

I have made a huge mistake on the I-130 and hopefully i am not the only one. Could someone please help in how to go about in fixing this mistake (I just applied and talking to my wife on the phone, she made me realized the mistake. I mailed in my I-130 on July 17 and they have received it July 18, I have not received the receipt yet ). I have filled my Marriage Registration Date instead of Marriage Ceremony Date in Both I-130 and I-325A. Have anyone made similar mistake and how have they fixed the mistake. Please help me out here.

Regards,

TiKi-K3

They'll probably catch the mistake and send you an RFE (request for additional evidence). I would probably wait for that. Another choice would be to wait for the receipt and then write the service center listed on the receipt a letter with an explanation and supporting evidence. Be sure to include a copy of the receipt with any correspondence. That could possibly slow processing of the petition down. If you file a subsequent I-129F, you could fill in the correct date and add an attachment with an explanation. Often the petitions are processed together. The other option is that it might not be noticed at all, and can be corrected by submitting evidence at the time of the interview. I think it is common to make a mistake or two on petitions, although definitely not recommended. The important date is the one that is legally recognized in India as the official date of marriage. In some countries the ceremony date does not count, but the date of registration with the official office is what counts. It varies from country to country. Those posting in the Indian portal can advise you on this. What counts in this process is honesty, and if you believe a mistake was made, you do need to correct it, or it can come back to complicate things later in the process. Try not to stress about it too much. I worried about all of the little things I was uncertain about in my kid's petitions and their K-3 was approved without incident. It just took a lot of patience. If paperwork is not your strong point, you might want to enlist someone to help, or at least proof read. An extra set of eyes from someone who cares can really be helpful.

Best wishes on your journey!

Thai Mom