QUESTION
Is it a big deal if my middle name on my N400 is wrong?
Asked on Jun 24th, 2015 on Immigration - Georgia
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I sent my N400 two weeks ago, and I am already scheduled to have my fingerprints done next week. The thing is that after i sent my application I realized that I did a mistake. When I was asked about current legal name I wrote my full last name, my full first name and the initial of my middle name (instead of full middle name). The form did not specified that I needed to put full middle name. Do you think that can cause me any kind of problems? Should I mention it when I go to get my fingerprints done? Should I send a letter to USCIS? Or should I wait and fix it during the interview for naturalization? And if I choose the latest, is there any risk of having my case pending instead of approved right away?
2 ANSWERS
It is not going to be a problem. Just have it corrected at the time of the interview. You can mention it at the fingerprinting but it is not likely to be remedied at that time.
Answered on Jun 30th, 2015 at 7:02 PM
A Form I-485 Application for Adjustment of Status may be filed only when an immigrant visa is "currently available" for the beneficiary. For spouses of U.S. citizens, visas are "currently available," but for spouses of Permanent Residents, there is a backlog for visas. The Visa Bulletin issued monthly by the U.S. Department of State shows the "Priority Dates" for each visa category. The June, 2015 Visa Bulletin shows that for spouses of Permanent Residents visas are currently available for those with Priority Dates of May 1, 2012 or earlier (but the date is March 15, 2011) for Mexican nationals). The filing (and even approval) of a Form I-130 Petition for Relative Alien does not grant authorization to remain in the U.S. and does not grant employment authorization. Until you are able to file a Form I-485 your husband must have other authorization (such as from a visa in the E3 category for Australians in certain specialty occupations) to remain lawfully present in the U.S., and must have other authorization (such as from an E3 visa) for employment. The mere filing of a Form I-485 application will not create authorization for employment, but concurrently with that application your husband would be able to file an application for an Employment Authorization Document (an "EAD"). The USCIS issues EADs within 90 days of filing, and the EAD may be used for any lawful employment, including employment unrelated to the E3 visa.
Answered on Jun 29th, 2015 at 9:03 AM