Address history error in I-130a noticed after NOA2/petition approved - should I correct this?

[ElGrandeDoodel 37]

Hi people

In a bit of an odd situation.
My USC wife is petitioning for IR1/CR1 on my (British citizen) behalf.

We received NOA2 this week; petition approved. And have since had notice from NVC that our case has been created in CEAC.

While filling out one of the endless forms for the NVC process, I was referring back to the I-130a I filed and noticed that I had made an error in a couple of the beneficiary address history dates.
I'd written the wrong year (2018 rather than 2017) for two consecutive addresses. The effect of this was that the address history doesn't really make sense, because there are now three addresses overlapping. However, I guess the I-130/a reviewer didn't notice, or didn't care, as we didn't get an RFI and the petition was approved and forwarded to NVC.

I know I'll have to disclose address history in the DS-260, and intend to enter that correctly (obviously). Conceivably, NVC will notice the discrepancy between my I-130a and DS-260.

So, my questions:

1. Is there a means in the DS-260, or elsewhere in the provision of info to the NVC, where I could proactively highlight that I made the error in the I-130a?
2. If so, should I proactively highlight the error? I guess this is probably a question of my personal risk appetite. My sense is that the error is not that serious, and certainly doesn't undermine or change my eligibility for the visa, so maybe flagging it proactively is best since that will reduce the chance of a hold up when NVC are reviewing.
3. Bonus question: Does anyone know if you are required, or if it is a good idea, to take the original (wet ink) copy of the I-130a to the (London) consulate interview? I had to print out and complete the I-130a by hand, which was then scanned and submitted with my wife's I-130 petition. I can't find the original, and its quite possible I got rid of it. Will this be a problem come interview time?

Thanks very much in advance, always appreciate this community's help!

[Wuozopo 4,293]

Just a personal opinion— I think I would ignore the error because that USCIS process is approved and over..Next process is applying for the visa (DS260) with the Dept of State. Do that correctly. If you want to proactively bring up any errors, do so in person at your London interview. I would however ignore it unless specifically asked.

 

No you do not need an original I-130a at a London interview. The interview is all about your civil documents which are already submitted in the file, but you will show originals at the interview….birth certificate, police certificate(s), marriage certificate, military record(?), name change deed poll(?), adoption(?)…things like that. The embassy has a list on their website.  No proof of relationship will be asked for in London.

 

 

 

Edited January 21, 2023 by Wuozopo

[ElGrandeDoodel 37]

19 minutes ago, Wuozopo said:

Just a personal opinion— I think I would ignore the error because that USCIS process is approved and over..Next process is applying for the visa (DS260) with the Dept of State. Do that correctly. If you want to proactively bring up any errors, do so in person at your London interview. I would however ignore it unless specifically asked.

 

No you do not need an original I-130a at a London interview. The interview is all about your civil documents which are already submitted in the file, but you will show originals at the interview….birth certificate, police certificate(s), marriage certificate, military record(?), name change deed poll(?), adoption(?)…things like that. The embassy has a list on their website.  No proof of relationship will be asked for in London.

 

 

 

Thank you Wuozopo! Appreciate your responses.

[Crazy Cat 41,811]

52 minutes ago, elgrandedoodel said:

Hi people

In a bit of an odd situation.
My USC wife is petitioning for IR1/CR1 on my (British citizen) behalf.

We received NOA2 this week; petition approved. And have since had notice from NVC that our case has been created in CEAC.

While filling out one of the endless forms for the NVC process, I was referring back to the I-130a I filed and noticed that I had made an error in a couple of the beneficiary address history dates.
I'd written the wrong year (2018 rather than 2017) for two consecutive addresses. The effect of this was that the address history doesn't really make sense, because there are now three addresses overlapping. However, I guess the I-130/a reviewer didn't notice, or didn't care, as we didn't get an RFI and the petition was approved and forwarded to NVC.

I know I'll have to disclose address history in the DS-260, and intend to enter that correctly (obviously). Conceivably, NVC will notice the discrepancy between my I-130a and DS-260.

So, my questions:

1. Is there a means in the DS-260, or elsewhere in the provision of info to the NVC, where I could proactively highlight that I made the error in the I-130a?
2. If so, should I proactively highlight the error? I guess this is probably a question of my personal risk appetite. My sense is that the error is not that serious, and certainly doesn't undermine or change my eligibility for the visa, so maybe flagging it proactively is best since that will reduce the chance of a hold up when NVC are reviewing.
3. Bonus question: Does anyone know if you are required, or if it is a good idea, to take the original (wet ink) copy of the I-130a to the (London) consulate interview? I had to print out and complete the I-130a by hand, which was then scanned and submitted with my wife's I-130 petition. I can't find the original, and its quite possible I got rid of it. Will this be a problem come interview time?

Thanks very much in advance, always appreciate this community's help!

1.  Not necessary.  As you know, you cannot overlap address history on the DS-260.  The online form will not accept overlaps. 

2.  No

3.  Follow @Wuozopo's advice.

Good luck.

[ElGrandeDoodel 37]

9 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

1.  Not necessary.  As you know, you cannot overlap address history on the DS-260.  The online form will not accept overlaps. 

2.  No

3.  Follow @Wuozopo's advice.

Good luck.

Thanks @Crazy Cat, makes sense.