using whiteout etc on the forms?

[apgk 0]

My fiancee had sent me signed G325 forms and I made a small spelling mistake while writing her fathers name on the forms...is it ok to use a white out etc? (since I dont have extra signed copies )

[Detty2809 0]

Don't worry, it should be okay Lots of others did the same thing. Just make sure what you wrote is clear enough!

GOOD LUCK!

[Turboguy 6]

I always heard the opposite, that you should not use white out. Instead they say you should draw a line through the mistake, write the correct thing in and initial the change.

[akim oda 0]

I always heard the opposite, that you should not use white out. Instead they say you should draw a line through the mistake, write the correct thing in and initial the change.

that's what we do in the medical field, I recommend you do the same thing. If you use white-out they might be wondering what you are trying to hide or cover up.

[John W 1]

My fiancee had sent me signed G325 forms and I made a small spelling mistake while writing her fathers name on the forms...is it ok to use a white out etc? (since I dont have extra signed copies )

I'm a passport ecceptance agent and if we see whiteout on any application form they are rejected. The reason is that how do future adjucators know if the whiteout/changes were made before or after it was signed.

As with any government office you are dealing with people and they can be subjective in what they accept so it may or may not go through but I wouldn't chance it.

The normal procedure would be to draw a single line through the mistake and write the correct version near it. We want to be able to see what the mistake was as a method of fraud detection. In this situation I know its a PITA to get another signed copy and I'm not trying to stress you out but you don't want a RFE.

best regards,

John

[NYGirl 0]

Oh my god!!!

i used a white out on G325A because I wrote my fiance's mom birthday instead of a year 19XX i used 09XX

so i white out it, obviously it's understandable it's only a human error since there is no way she could of been born in the year 09XXXX

i am waiting for my NOA2 and i was hoping for no RFE and now you are scaring me

Edited March 20, 2007 by NYGirl

[Niels Bohr 72]

NYGirl,

Let's hope they don't deny you on that.

[NYGirl 0]

NYGirl,

Let's hope they don't deny you on that.

DENY??????

i understand RFE but why denying?????

i only whited out the first digit which was 0, and from that i wrote 1 by hand...is it that big of a deal???

Edited March 20, 2007 by NYGirl

[Yodrak 7]

apgk,

When a change is made it's best to be able to see both the original and the updated information. So better to interlineate - put a line through the incorrect word(s) and write the corrected word(s) nearby - as Turboguy and John W recommended. That's how the USCIS and DoS people will enter corrections or changes on the forms.

Yodrak

My fiancee had sent me signed G325 forms and I made a small spelling mistake while writing her fathers name on the forms...is it ok to use a white out etc? (since I dont have extra signed copies )

Edited March 20, 2007 by Yodrak

[Niels Bohr 72]

Sorry, I think I freaked you out. Let's hope to get an RFE if that was the situation instead of denial. Either way, don't panic. You haven't heard anything yet.

[Jasman0717 9]

I always heard the opposite, that you should not use white out. Instead they say you should draw a line through the mistake, write the correct thing in and initial the change.

Yes, when I first came here the recommendation was to cross out the mistake and not use whiteout.

[fozzie 41]

I used white out on one of my forms for the K1 visa. I corrected thee mistake then added an additional sheet that stated that I had made the change and why and then I signed it. I had no delays. Now im married and awaiting the GC.

[Saddle Bronc 124]

Sounds almost archaic now--as with the fillable form one can correct the mistake and print out new copies.

[John W 1]

Oh my god!!!

i used a white out on G325A because I wrote my fiance's mom birthday instead of a year 19XX i used 09XX

so i white out it, obviously it's understandable it's only a human error since there is no way she could of been born in the year 09XXXX

i am waiting for my NOA2 and i was hoping for no RFE and now you are scaring me

Not Trying to scare anyone just remember for future reference not to white out. An error like the one you described most likely would not be cause for rejection.

Just remember it is at the discretion of the adjudicating officer who reviews your case most of who are fairly sensible. ;-)

john

[metta 0]

Hi:

I fully emphathize with you . But, have no worry. I did the same thing that you did, i.e. using white out to correct a mistake instead of filling out a whole new page again. And guess what? We got through the K1 just fine. We are now together for over two years and very happy. So, just relax and think of the day the two of you will be reunited to be for ever together this time! You need a lot of patience to go through this process but before you know it you'd be there

Cheers