Wrong Spelling on Family name

[JayT80 0]

My Lastname spelled "Taboga" on my b.certificate, so when my mom petitioned me they used that spelling. My mom's family name at my birth certificate is also "Taboga". But her family name spelled "Tabuga" on her filed documents. Now, the filled up DS230 form family name spelled different from my petitioner's. My brother told me to have an affidavit of discrepancy? or an affidavit stating that our family name(though different spelling) is the same? is this acceptable? or are there any other supporting documents should be submitted?

also, I have a child out of wedlock, but didn't initiated on the form (#19) (not intend to bring her with me, maybe file another petition after?) is this ok?

thanks

[Krikit 1,164]

Hi Jhun. Hopefully someone will come along to help you with the name spelling discrepancy. In order to help you with your second question, what type of petition are you filing?

[Cuchita 1]

As far as I understand only when you get married and when you become a US citizen they give you the option to change your name (Even if its only one letter). The name that appears in your Birth certif. is the one that counts. Don't change it in the forms you fill out by yourself cause it will cause an issue.

I am sure you can petition your child later if you wish.

Good luck!

[Krikit 1,164]

I am sure you can petition your child later if you wish.

No offense but it depends on the petition being filed. In a K-1 visa, for example, you must include all children whether they are immigrating or not. If you omit those children on the initial petition (essentially saying that you have no children), then suddenly one magically appears at a later date, it's going to cause problems.

[JayT80 0]

I am sure you can petition your child later if you wish.

No offense but it depends on the petition being filed. In a K-1 visa, for example, you must include all children whether they are immigrating or not. If you omit those children on the initial petition (essentially saying that you have no children), then suddenly one magically appears at a later date, it's going to cause problems.

thank you for the reply guys.

i'm under F2b category. my agent(as my brother) already paid and received the ds230, which i already downloaded on the internet and filled it up.

so i must declare at #19 my child? but my brother told me to just include my baby if i will petition my fiance after? kindly confirm? thanks alot

[JayT80 0]

I am sure you can petition your child later if you wish.

No offense but it depends on the petition being filed. In a K-1 visa, for example, you must include all children whether they are immigrating or not. If you omit those children on the initial petition (essentially saying that you have no children), then suddenly one magically appears at a later date, it's going to cause problems.

thank you for the reply guys.

i'm under F2b category. my agent(as my brother) already paid and received the ds230, which i already downloaded on the internet and filled it up.

so i must declare at #19 my child? but my brother told me to just include my baby if i will petition my fiance after? kindly confirm? thanks alot

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