Petitioning my MOM

[Mikeylla 0]

Im planning to petition my mom in the philippines once i become a US citizen, however,.My mom's name is different from my birth certificate,. in my bc it says Shirley (even on my babtismal record) but the name that was registered in NSO was Sharlie and not Shirley and she's currently using the name Sharlie, she was married with my deceased biological dad and her name on that marriage certificate was Shirley too, idk how that happened???. and now she's married with my step dad and her name was Sharlie in it., my mom is planning to get an affidavit certified by the registrar that Shirley and Sharlie are the same person,. do you think thats enough proof? or what should we do to fix this? and also what other documents do i need from my mom? Anyone can list other documents beside of the I-130 application,fees, my bc, and my certificate or naturalization that i have to submit? Thanks.

[carL♥tRin 1]

Im planning to petition my mom in the philippines once i become a US citizen, however,.My mom's name is different from my birth certificate,. in my bc it says Shirley (even on my babtismal record) but the name that was registered in NSO was Sharlie and not Shirley and she's currently using the name Sharlie, she was married with my deceased biological dad and her name on that marriage certificate was Shirley too, idk how that happened???. and now she's married with my step dad and her name was Sharlie in it., my mom is planning to get an affidavit certified by the registrar that Shirley and Sharlie are the same person,. do you think thats enough proof? or what should we do to fix this? and also what other documents do i need from my mom? Anyone can list other documents beside of the I-130 application,fees, my bc, and my certificate or naturalization that i have to submit? Thanks.

I had the same issue when I filled my petition for my parents. Mine and my father's last name in my NSO bc was mispelled due to clerical error. And I got an RFE coz of that.

They asked for a proof( photo I.D) that both last names are same person. Since I never used the mispelled last name on my BC, I sent the "Certificate of Finality" from NSO that was

issued when my dad filed a petition to correct the clerical errors in 2005. Note: USCIS doesn't accept AFFIDAVITS, they will need an Official document as a proof. But if your mom uses the name Sharley, she may need to provide a current photo Identification of hers(I.E: passport) Showing that Shirley and Sharley are the same person. You can send the proof with the I-130 packet. And as for the list of documents, the above information you mentioned are correct. You will also need to submit a copy of your mom's NSO BC, your parent's NSO Marriage Certficate and your Marriage Certificate if you are married to show your change of name. HTH!

What I am not sure of though, is if you will need to provide additional information coz your mom remarried to your step dad and might have changed her last name( I assume). And you may also need to submit your biological dad's death certificate. Maybe somebody else can provide an answer about this. And I may also do some research on this.

[carL♥tRin 1]

What was your mom's name on her NSO BC? Was it Shirley or Sharley? She can also send her BC with the I-130, and a photo I.D that shows her name as SHARLEY.

[Mikeylla 0]

I had the same issue when I filled my petition for my parents. Mine and my father's last name in my NSO bc was mispelled due to clerical error. And I got an RFE coz of that.

They asked for a proof( photo I.D) that both last names are same person. Since I never used the mispelled last name on my BC, I sent the "Certificate of Finality" from NSO that was

issued when my dad filed a petition to correct the clerical errors in 2005. Note: USCIS doesn't accept AFFIDAVITS, they will need an Official document as a proof. But if your mom uses the name Sharley, she may need to provide a current photo Identification of hers(I.E: passport) Showing that Shirley and Sharley are the same person. You can send the proof with the I-130 packet. And as for the list of documents, the above information you mentioned are correct. You will also need to submit a copy of your mom's NSO BC, your parent's NSO Marriage Certficate and your Marriage Certificate if you are married to show your change of name. HTH!

What I am not sure of though, is if you will need to provide additional information coz your mom remarried to your step dad and might have changed her last name( I assume). And you may also need to submit your biological dad's death certificate. Maybe somebody else can provide an answer about this. And I may also do some research on this.

i've read that there's a new law by Aquino about correcting clerical errors in bc but thing is i can't process of changing my name in the philippines because im here in the US, do you think my mom can process my bc for me? and i believe her name from her birth certificate was Sharlie since the name Shirley is not registered, means no name found in NSO,.. even her marriage certificate from my biological dad her name is Shirley. i am so worried, i have no clue how to process it,

[carL♥tRin 1]

i've read that there's a new law by Aquino about correcting clerical errors in bc but thing is i can't process of changing my name in the philippines because im here in the US, do you think my mom can process my bc for me? and i believe her name from her birth certificate was Sharlie since the name Shirley is not registered, means no name found in NSO,.. even her marriage certificate from my biological dad her name is Shirley. i am so worried, i have no clue how to process it,

Yes, I have heard about that law. And your mom can file a petition to correct the clerical error of your BC, have it changed from Shirley to Sharlie and may take up to 3 months, not sure tho maybe shorter coz of the new law. So, Your mom never used the name Shirley in any of her documents, I.D's right?

[preciousgift 2]

I just sent the application to petition my mom this week and after I sent it I checked the 2nd copies I have and original of course and I notice that my mother's first name was mispelled. Her name is Marlina but on my BC it spelled Marlin. I never notice the clerical error on my BC until after I sent this I-130 package. She is using Marlina in all her documents. One thing, she has been out of Philippines for 15 years using (first name)Marlina (middle name)Garcia (last name)Amor. When she came home for good and renewed her passport she found out she doesn't have BC, on year 2003 she filed for Late Registered BC and now she is using (first name) Marlina (middle name) Santos (last name) Amor.

As I read your comment carL♥tRin

I had the same issue when I filled my petition for my parents. Mine and my father's last name in my NSO bc was mispelled due to clerical error. And I got an RFE coz of that.

They asked for a proof( photo I.D) that both last names are same person. Since I never used the mispelled last name on my BC, I sent the "Certificate of Finality" from NSO that was

issued when my dad filed a petition to correct the clerical errors in 2005. Note: USCIS doesn't accept AFFIDAVITS, they will need an Official document as a proof. But if your mom uses the name Sharley, she may need to provide a current photo Identification of hers(I.E: passport) Showing that Shirley and Sharley are the same person. You can send the proof with the I-130 packet. And as for the list of documents, the above information you mentioned are correct. You will also need to submit a copy of your mom's NSO BC, your parent's NSO Marriage Certficate and your Marriage Certificate if you are married to show your change of name. HTH!

I have submitted my Mother's Late Registered BC, Affidavits and passport copies of Marlina Garcia Amor and Marlina Santos Amor on my I-130 package. Since you mention that USCIS doesn't accept Affidavits. I kind of discourage because of this clerical error and affidavits. Oh well, what I can do for now is wait for RFE. I guess I have to correct the clerical error on my BC but I will wait until I receive a letter from USCIS.

[carL♥tRin 1]

I just sent the application to petition my mom this week and after I sent it I checked the 2nd copies I have and original of course and I notice that my mother's first name was mispelled. Her name is Marlina but on my BC it spelled Marlin. I never notice the clerical error on my BC until after I sent this I-130 package. She is using Marlina in all her documents. One thing, she has been out of Philippines for 15 years using (first name)Marlina (middle name)Garcia (last name)Amor. When she came home for good and renewed her passport she found out she doesn't have BC, on year 2003 she filed for Late Registered BC and now she is using (first name) Marlina (middle name) Santos (last name) Amor.

As I read your comment carL♥tRin

I have submitted my Mother's Late Registered BC, Affidavits and passport copies of Marlina Garcia Amor and Marlina Santos Amor on my I-130 package. Since you mention that USCIS doesn't accept Affidavits. I kind of discourage because of this clerical error and affidavits. Oh well, what I can do for now is wait for RFE. I guess I have to correct the clerical error on my BC but I will wait until I receive a letter from USCIS.

Hi Preciousgift,

What was the affidavit about? Does it say something about the error on your BC? USCIS will most likely notice the name difference on your BC and your mom's and will probably RFE you to provide a documentation that Marlin and Marlina are of the same person. Since your mom never used the name Marlin(stated in your BC), the only way I think to do is you will need to have your BC corrected. Your mom can file a petition to correct the clerical error of your BC that way you will be able to provide USCIS with the "Certificate of Finality" from NSO and this is the official document they will need.

[carL♥tRin 1]

You can actually have your mom file for a petition to correct the clerical error in your BC while waiting for the updates from USCIS. I am not sure how long it would take. Btw, have you also sent a copy of your parent's MC and your MC( if you're married, and changed your name)?

[preciousgift 2]

carL♥tRin

What was the affidavit about? Does it say something about the error on your BC? USCIS will most likely notice the name difference on your BC and your mom's and will probably RFE you to provide a documentation that Marlin and Marlina are of the same person. Since your mom never used the name Marlin(stated in your BC), the only way I think to do is you will need to have your BC corrected. Your mom can file a petition to correct the clerical error of your BC that way you will be able to provide USCIS with the "Certificate of Finality" from NSO and this is the official document they will need.

The Affidavit I submitted is Affidavit of Same Identity. Because she had a passport and worked abroad using Marlina Garcia Amor. When she came back in the Philipplines and renewed her passport she found out she don't have a BC, it was year 2003 when she filed for Late Registration of BC and she also found out that her "real" middle name is Santos not Garcia. Now, she have her current passport name Marlina Santos Amor. That is why I sent an Affidavit of Same Identity along with the copies of her previous passport and current passport.

You can actually have your mom file for a petition to correct the clerical error in your BC while waiting for the updates from USCIS. I am not sure how long it would take. Btw, have you also sent a copy of your parent's MC and your MC( if you're married, and changed your name)?

My mother is not married (legally) although in my BC she is married with my bioglogical father. The reason that I have not notice my mother's name was mispelled because her signature is below her name and she signed her full name and last name. My information in my BC is not on the right boxes (misaligned) and I was born on 1980's but my NSO Birth Certificate is like photocopied from the (original) City Registry Hall record. If you are going to see my BC in personal you have to read the info's one by one.

I'm thinking about that my mom to file a petition to correct the clerical error while waiting for the updates but she told me to wait what the USCIS will say about it.

[preciousgift 2]

carL♥tRin

You can actually have your mom file for a petition to correct the clerical error in your BC while waiting for the updates from USCIS. I am not sure how long it would take. Btw, have you also sent a copy of your parent's MC and your MC( if you're married, and changed your name)?

Yes, I submitted my Marriage Certificate.

[carL♥tRin 1]

carL♥tRin

The Affidavit I submitted is Affidavit of Same Identity. Because she had a passport and worked abroad using Marlina Garcia Amor. When she came back in the Philipplines and renewed her passport she found out she don't have a BC, it was year 2003 when she filed for Late Registration of BC and she also found out that her "real" middle name is Santos not Garcia. Now, she have her current passport name Marlina Santos Amor. That is why I sent an Affidavit of Same Identity along with the copies of her previous passport and current passport.

My mother is not married (legally) although in my BC she is married with my bioglogical father. The reason that I have not notice my mother's name was mispelled because her signature is below her name and she signed her full name and last name. My information in my BC is not on the right boxes (misaligned) and I was born on 1980's but my NSO Birth Certificate is like photocopied from the (original) City Registry Hall record. If you are going to see my BC in personal you have to read the info's one by one.

I'm thinking about that my mom to file a petition to correct the clerical error while waiting for the updates but she told me to wait what the USCIS will say about it.

The best proof to provide is the Certificate of Finality from NSO once your mom files for the petition of clerical error. Affidavits will not be acknowledge by USCIS according to the RFE letter I rec'd. What I also did was I wrote a cover letter explaining error in my BC along with the certificate. I also sent a copy of my dad's BC and passport(Showing his correct name and DOB)

[carL♥tRin 1]

carL♥tRin

My mother is not married (legally) although in my BC she is married with my bioglogical father. it.

Does it have your parents date of marriage in your BC?I guess there is something needed for you to do. I'm just kind of confused, We might need other member's advice this time.

[preciousgift 2]

Does it have your parents date of marriage in your BC?I guess there is something needed for you to do. I'm just kind of confused, We might need other member's advice this time.

Yes, but they are not married. My parents put fake date of marriage on my BC because they just want to. I am not worried about it though. She can get CENOMAR to prove she is not married at all. My Mom talked to an attorney about it and he said they can put annotation on it that the marriage is not true but I have to pay 40 grand pesos! My mother didn't use my father's last name at all but I used my father's last name and it also on my BC.

[carL♥tRin 1]

Yes, but they are not married. My parents put fake date of marriage on my BC because they just want to. I am not worried about it though. She can get CENOMAR to prove she is not married at all. My Mom talked to an attorney about it and he said they can put annotation on it that the marriage is not true but I have to pay 40 grand pesos! My mother didn't use my father's last name at all but I used my father's last name and it also on my BC.

Once your mom file a petition to correct the clerical errors, she has to let them know so they can

put a remark in your BC that the marriage was fake/ void.

[preciousgift 2]

Once your mom file a petition to correct the clerical errors, she has to let them know so they can

put a remark in your BC that the marriage was fake/ void.

Ok, we'll do that. Thank you!