Do I wait to send off Packet 3 checklist?

[Claire and Troy 2]

Hello all.

I just received packet 3 in the post today!! Very happy indeed but feeling a little lost on what to do now as im waiting for my Birth certificate to be corrected. (My mother's maiden name).

I have only just managed to get together the documents needed for the name change, and I sent it off today, Special delivery. (which I know wont help with the postal strike, but hoping it will get there in good time to speed up this situation)

I have been told this could take up to 2-4 weeks for the Birth certificate correction!

What should I do about the packet 3 checklist? Do I chance it and send it off now, hoping I get the Birth certificate in time for the interview? Or wait until I hear it had been processed and is on the way to me, all done and corrected?

Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated right now. This has really got me confused on what to do, and I dont want to delay anything for us! Its awful!

Thank you for listening.

Claire.

[gmjdmj 2]

Claire,

You can go ahead and send ALL of the docs to the Embassy except for the checklist. That way, they will continue to process your application. I would wait to send the checklist in after you receive the corrected birth certificate only because if there are issues with the correction, there could be further delays and you don't want to be scheduled an interview not having that back yet. Have you ordered your police certificate? You can also go ahead and book your medical as well.

I had the same problem here in the states and had to get my mom's maiden name corrected. When they sent the correction back to me, it was not correct and I had to send it back to them again. I am not saying that will happen to you...it should be fine...

Edited October 19, 2009 by gmjdmj

[Claire and Troy 2]

Thats awful that your corrected Birth cert was incorrect again! I will have to keep an eye on them to make sure that doesnt happen to me!

Thank you for your advice. I will send off our forms and attatch a note saying checklist to follow - waiting on Birth certificate correction. Would that be ok?

Yes, I do have my police certificate done, and im planning on booking my medical late this week. (getting over a cold)

Thank you for your reply. I will let you know the outcome

Claire.

[Claire and Troy 2]

Thats awful that your corrected Birth cert was incorrect again! I will have to keep an eye on them to make sure that doesnt happen to me!

Thank you for your advice. I will send off our forms and attatch a note saying checklist to follow - waiting on Birth certificate correction. Would that be ok?

Yes, I do have my police certificate done, and im planning on booking my medical late this week. (getting over a cold)

Thank you for your reply. I will let you know the outcome

Claire.

Hello, Troy here.

Being the cynic that I am, I'm wondering if stating that we're waiting on a BC correction might prompt unnecessary questions at the interview. Maybe a note attached saying waiting on required documents (BC or Police check, etc), checklist to follow or something like that.

gmjdmj,

Thank you so much for replying

What did you send in with yours?

[gmjdmj 2]

Thats awful that your corrected Birth cert was incorrect again! I will have to keep an eye on them to make sure that doesnt happen to me!

Thank you for your advice. I will send off our forms and attatch a note saying checklist to follow - waiting on Birth certificate correction. Would that be ok? You can send in the documents without anything. Less is more

Yes, I do have my police certificate done, and im planning on booking my medical late this week. (getting over a cold) Totally understand

Thank you for your reply. I will let you know the outcome

Claire.

Hello, Troy here.

Being the cynic that I am, I'm wondering if stating that we're waiting on a BC correction might prompt unnecessary questions at the interview. Maybe a note attached saying waiting on required documents (BC or Police check, etc), checklist to follow or something like that.

gmjdmj,

Thank you so much for replying

What did you send in with yours? My fiance is the beneficiary but he just sent the docs and that was it minus the checklist. He sent the checklist today. There are duplicate of 2 of the forms and you only sign the DS-230 part 1. The other 2 you will sign at the interview. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to let me know. You can also sent me a message. I get those quicker.... Good luck with everything! For me, this has been the most nerve racking part!

[TeamMoran 0]

Do you mind if I ask what was wrong with your BC? After reading this, I've checked mine, and my Mother's maiden name was misspelt and corrected, obviously at the time of them generating the certificate. I'm now thinking I might need to get this seen to. What do you think? I'm so conscious, like everyone I'm sure, of he tiniest thing tripping the whole process up!

[Claire and Troy 2]

Do you mind if I ask what was wrong with your BC? After reading this, I've checked mine, and my Mother's maiden name was misspelt and corrected, obviously at the time of them generating the certificate. I'm now thinking I might need to get this seen to. What do you think? I'm so conscious, like everyone I'm sure, of he tiniest thing tripping the whole process up!

Claire (beneficiary in the UK) was looking over her documents and discovered that her long form BC had her mother's maiden name misspelled. There was no correction, just the misspelled last name. It wasn't easily found since the spelling as it currently appears is nearly identical to the actual spelling. Apparently someone made an error and it was overlooked by her father when he signed off on the BC so that's how it is on file. She had to call the office she obtained her BC from and asked what she needed to make the correction, gathered up the necessary documents and posted it off today, next day post with tracking. Included in the packet sent was a signed letter from her father stating the request for change, a copy of her mother's marriage cert and a cover letter briefly explaining the contents and what needs to be done.

I suggested to Claire that she get the name of the person she spoke to and request her direct line so she had a contact there that was familiar with the nature of her situation. Claire explained that this is very time sensitive and is required for her visa processing. The woman at the office was very nice and gave her name and direct number saying she would be happy to oversee it and it would take about 2 weeks, possibly up to 4 depending on how much the judge had on his plate.

I can fully understand being very conscious of every detail, and you're right to do so. One wouldn't think that a document like a BC would have incorrect info, but this one did. Like you and so many others, we want everything to be perfect so as to avoid unnecessary delays or problems.

If you don't mind me asking, what did yours look like? You mentioned it was misspelled and then corrected? I'm assuming they didn't do the correction directly to the actual BC making it look dodgy. If so, I think I'd request another one that looked like it is supposed to look.

[TeamMoran 0]

Do you mind if I ask what was wrong with your BC? After reading this, I've checked mine, and my Mother's maiden name was misspelt and corrected, obviously at the time of them generating the certificate. I'm now thinking I might need to get this seen to. What do you think? I'm so conscious, like everyone I'm sure, of he tiniest thing tripping the whole process up!

Claire (beneficiary in the UK) was looking over her documents and discovered that her long form BC had her mother's maiden name misspelled. There was no correction, just the misspelled last name. It wasn't easily found since the spelling as it currently appears is nearly identical to the actual spelling. Apparently someone made an error and it was overlooked by her father when he signed off on the BC so that's how it is on file. She had to call the office she obtained her BC from and asked what she needed to make the correction, gathered up the necessary documents and posted it off today, next day post with tracking. Included in the packet sent was a signed letter from her father stating the request for change, a copy of her mother's marriage cert and a cover letter briefly explaining the contents and what needs to be done.

I suggested to Claire that she get the name of the person she spoke to and request her direct line so she had a contact there that was familiar with the nature of her situation. Claire explained that this is very time sensitive and is required for her visa processing. The woman at the office was very nice and gave her name and direct number saying she would be happy to oversee it and it would take about 2 weeks, possibly up to 4 depending on how much the judge had on his plate.

I can fully understand being very conscious of every detail, and you're right to do so. One wouldn't think that a document like a BC would have incorrect info, but this one did. Like you and so many others, we want everything to be perfect so as to avoid unnecessary delays or problems.

If you don't mind me asking, what did yours look like? You mentioned it was misspelled and then corrected? I'm assuming they didn't do the correction directly to the actual BC making it look dodgy. If so, I think I'd request another one that looked like it is supposed to look.

Thanks for your reply. Sounds like you're well ahead of the game!

My BC is a replacement, as I've misplaced the original which is irritating. It's typewritten (whereas my old copy was the handwritten original) so I asume it's the archive copy. The name was misspelt, omitting one letter, and then struck through with the typewriter. It was then re-typed alongside, with a number in brackets. I'm hoping it's all going to be okay!

[Claire and Troy 2]

Thanks for your reply. Sounds like you're well ahead of the game!

My BC is a replacement, as I've misplaced the original which is irritating. It's typewritten (whereas my old copy was the handwritten original) so I asume it's the archive copy. The name was misspelt, omitting one letter, and then struck through with the typewriter. It was then re-typed alongside, with a number in brackets. I'm hoping it's all going to be okay!

Thank you for the vote of confidence, but this feels a bit more reactionary than I'd like. We're doing what we feel we need to do so as not to raise any eyebrows. The name is in fact spelled different than the one listed on her G-325a so we're playing it safe by getting the correction done and a new copy.

Your situation sounds easily remedied. If it were me I think I would contact the office of records where you were born and ask for another copy and make sure the name they have on file is indeed the correct one. Even if for simply piece of mind and one less thing to worry about. Claire only had the short form initially and requested the long one when we found out she would need it. Unfortunately, the error went unnoticed until only last week putting us in a bit of a pinch since we're eager to get her documents and checklist sent in asap.

Good luck

[Amanda and Tony 0]

Thats awful that your corrected Birth cert was incorrect again! I will have to keep an eye on them to make sure that doesnt happen to me!

Thank you for your advice. I will send off our forms and attatch a note saying checklist to follow - waiting on Birth certificate correction. Would that be ok?

Yes, I do have my police certificate done, and im planning on booking my medical late this week. (getting over a cold)

Thank you for your reply. I will let you know the outcome

Claire.

Hi Claire, you may want to go ahead and schedule your medical..I called on Friday and the first avaiable appointment was Nov 4th

[Claire and Troy 2]

Thanks!! I booked our Medical now! 9th Nov!