Name mixed up for DS230

[tonysmart 0]

I just mailed my spouses DS230 to NVC.Her Name on her passport and birth certificate is( Last, first, middle) Smith , Ruth-Ann Jane but she has been to the embassy 8 years ago for a visitor visa and the passport she used has her name as( Last, first, middle) Smith , Jane Ruth. I included it as name previously used .I hope it will not be any problem as her birth day is same on both passport. I will like to add that the old passport has expired.Has anybody had such a situation?

[Ta Ta 1]

I do not think it will be a problem and you stated it in the names previously used.

You can attach a copy of the old passports or bring it to the interview to explain further if necessary.

Our own situation got us into big trouble.

A former B2 application was filled out as SteVen instead of StePHen and the birth year in the B2 was a typo, a 8 instead of 5.

He was hit with a misrepresentation and denied and we have to file a waiver now.

I advised him not to worry about entering SteVen in the space of " names previously used " because I thought it was no big deal.....Steven, Stephen same thing right ? Wrong !

Because of my bad advice and his careless typo we are facing another year apart.

[tonysmart 0]

@ Omaba,

Thank you for the reply, Since i did not attach a copy of the old passport to the application ,she will be going with it for her interview .if we get a REF from NVC because of this ,then that will be an opportunity to attach it.

[Ta Ta 1]

I hope all goes smoothly for you and let us know what happened !

[tonysmart 0]

I hope all goes smoothly for you and let us know what happened !

Ok, I will.

[Perseverance 1]

Hey..is Tony Smart your real name?? Just wondering I went to school with a Tony Smart...where are you from? You can PM if you would like so the whole world does not know....

[Phillip2 3]

So on the DS230 I should use my wifes Chinese name like it is on her passport along with our son's Chinese name. Then I should have her sign it in her Chinese name?

[Ta Ta 1]

I believe this can be better answered from seasoned petitioners that have successfully completed that process with their Chinese beneficiary.

My answer would be yes but please confirm with your regional forum. I am not familiar with the Chinese names on the DS230.

Best wishes.