Nickname

[Joyoussinger 1,425]

I am the petitioner on the K1 Visa I am getting ready to apply for. I use my nickname for almost everything. It's on my Social Security Card, my tax forms, my bank account. My legal name appears on my birth certificate, passport, marriage certificates and divorce decrees. My question is about the petitioner's name section where it says "Provide all other names you have ever used, including aliases,maiden name, and nicknames. If you need extra space to complete this section, use the space provided in Part 8."  I have put my nickname in this section, and wondered if I need some documentation to explain it.  As it's just a nickname, there is none. I wondered if obtaining an affidavit of same person would be a good idea?
 

[hellofromme 34]

its a nick name. you dont need to provide a reason why. 

 

it is unusual its on your social security card, as that is based off your birth certificate. but i doubt it would cause an issues, especially since you dont even need to provide them your SS card. 

[Crazy Cat 41,834]

I don't see a need to explain it....I don't even know how you could explain it.

[Joyoussinger 1,425]

Thank you, hellofromme and missleman for your quick replies! Hellofrom me, to your point that it's unusual for it to be on my social security care: On the SS application, you enter your legal name, and there is a place you can enter the name you would like to be on the card. That surprised me at the time!