Birth certificate error

[G-Unit 0]

I am in the process of filling out the I-129F and G-325A forms and my fiancee's fathers name is Danielo but on her birth certificate it states his name is Danilo as he did not know at the time his name was actually Danielo. Question is do I use Danilo or Danielo as her father's name? Danilo will match her birth certificate and Danielo will match her father's actual name.

Thanks,

Brian

[Dakine 26]

I am in the process of filling out the I-129F and G-325A forms and my fiancee's fathers name is Danielo but on her birth certificate it states his name is Danilo as he did not know at the time his name was actually Danielo. Question is do I use Danilo or Danielo as her father's name? Danilo will match her birth certificate and Danielo will match her father's actual name.

Thanks,

Brian

No need a BC for fiancee for initial submission. It would be a good idea to get it corrected. You/she will have quite awhile to do so.

[ManilaIdaho 2]

I am in the process of filling out the I-129F and G-325A forms and my fiancee's fathers name is Danielo but on her birth certificate it states his name is Danilo as he did not know at the time his name was actually Danielo. Question is do I use Danilo or Danielo as her father's name? Danilo will match her birth certificate and Danielo will match her father's actual name.

Thanks,

Brian

If her BC states that her father's name is Danilo then you should write Danilo because that's where(BC) they will base her father's name.Just my opinion though.

good luck with the process

[KimandRuss 0]

My grandmother spent her entire life thinking her name was Doris and found out only a few years before she passed away that her name on her BC was listed as Mary. It's interesting to me this happens.

As mentioned above, you wont need it until a latter stage and I'm not too sure how the Phillipines Consulate will view it. Perhaps your best bet is to call the Consulate and ask. I've read here more than once that the women that handle the calls are very helpful. I'm sure they can help advise you.

good luck.

[maritoni 3]

I would suggest you to just put what's in her BC....Good luck.....

[KimandRuss 0]

If the father's name is on any other documents...or comes up in a database as something other than what it is listed as on the forms or simply putting it because it's on the BC because it's 'easier' it can be viewed as misrepresentation. Punishable by a ban.

You really think it's worth the risk because it's easier to just put whats there?

True, its likely not cause any problems but why not call the Consulate and explain what happened? Perhaps it's common? Either way, this couple has not even filed their I-129f, there is time to take care of this.

[pushbrk 14,170]

If the father's name is on any other documents...or comes up in a database as something other than what it is listed as on the forms or simply putting it because it's on the BC because it's 'easier' it can be viewed as misrepresentation. Punishable by a ban.

You really think it's worth the risk because it's easier to just put whats there?

True, its likely not cause any problems but why not call the Consulate and explain what happened? Perhaps it's common? Either way, this couple has not even filed their I-129f, there is time to take care of this.

I would use his correct name and, if asked, simply explain it is misspelled on the birth certificate. If you can correct the birth certificate, by all means do so.

[Dakine 26]

It is VERY common for BCs in the Philippines to have mistakes on them. My wifes did plus some things weren't even readable. My wife had it corrected. They attached an additional sheet. I think she had it done at her local NSO office.

Some peeps have been put on AR for incorrect BCs. Late registration which is common in PI can be cause problem also. My wifes BC was 7 years late registered. She had to get all kinds of evidence proving she is the person her BC says she is.

Baptismal records including a photocopies of the baptismal book and the page in the book her name is on , SSS, postal ID, school and work records and affidavid from hilot [midwife] and baranguy captain.

[G-Unit 0]

It is VERY common for BCs in the Philippines to have mistakes on them. My wifes did plus some things weren't even readable. My wife had it corrected. They attached an additional sheet. I think she had it done at her local NSO office.

Some peeps have been put on AR for incorrect BCs. Late registration which is common in PI can be cause problem also. My wifes BC was 7 years late registered. She had to get all kinds of evidence proving she is the person her BC says she is.

Baptismal records including a photocopies of the baptismal book and the page in the book her name is on , SSS, postal ID, school and work records and affidavid from hilot [midwife] and baranguy captain.

How long did it take to have her certificate fixed, our NSO office told us 3-4 months and it seems it should not take that long. When would we need the copy of the birth certiifcate in the process, if we get it redone now, will it delay us or is 3-4 months from now before we need the revise certificate in the imigration process? Also, her certificatee was issued 6 years late, should I assume we need to get the additional records you got, or will we be told we need to provide the additional information?

[ManilaIdaho 2]

How long did it take to have her certificate fixed, our NSO office told us 3-4 months and it seems it should not take that long. When would we need the copy of the birth certiifcate in the process, if we get it redone now, will it delay us or is 3-4 months from now before we need the revise certificate in the imigration process? Also, her certificatee was issued 6 years late, should I assume we need to get the additional records you got, or will we be told we need to provide the additional information?

I did some corrections prior to RA9048 on my first and last name at Manila(place of birth) City Hall it took 4mos(filed in Feb 2008,released in June 2008) from filing,pubilishing(local newspaper),transient(Manila Civil Registry to NSO then NSO sent it back to Civil Registry ofc) and finally the release of Decision and Finality.It cost me almost 5thousand pesos but it all depends upon the error that'll be fixed.

Please read RA9048 and you'll find out everything you want to know.

Good luck and hope this will help you.

Edited July 28, 2008 by ManilaIdaho

[Dakine 26]

It is VERY common for BCs in the Philippines to have mistakes on them. My wifes did plus some things weren't even readable. My wife had it corrected. They attached an additional sheet. I think she had it done at her local NSO office.

Some peeps have been put on AR for incorrect BCs. Late registration which is common in PI can be cause problem also. My wifes BC was 7 years late registered. She had to get all kinds of evidence proving she is the person her BC says she is.

Baptismal records including a photocopies of the baptismal book and the page in the book her name is on , SSS, postal ID, school and work records and affidavid from hilot [midwife] and baranguy captain.

How long did it take to have her certificate fixed, our NSO office told us 3-4 months and it seems it should not take that long. When would we need the copy of the birth certiifcate in the process, if we get it redone now, will it delay us or is 3-4 months from now before we need the revise certificate in the imigration process? Also, her certificatee was issued 6 years late, should I assume we need to get the additional records you got, or will we be told we need to provide the additional information?

Can't remember how long it took. If you get started on it now you should be OK as you won't need it until the interview.

Since she is late registered get the backup evidence NOW [before the interview]. If you wait for them to tell you to do so she'll be on AR for at least a couple months. If she still lives in the same province she was born in it should be easy.

If you "grease some palms" you may be able to get the corrected BC faster. I did so with the MC!

[Lancep 0]

I think you can make yourself insane worrying about these sorts of things. My fiancee's "passport name" (from Belarus) does not exactly match the name on her Belarus birth certificate or her Belarus divorce certificate, but her K-1 sailed through with no questions. We just used her "passport name" (which happens to be the one with the most glaring errors!). I assume the U.S. authorities realize that errors creep in from time. Given the fact that these are bureaucrats processing hundreds of thousands of such applications, 98% of such discrepancies probably never even get noticed unless you make an issue of them.

[G-Unit 0]

It is VERY common for BCs in the Philippines to have mistakes on them. My wifes did plus some things weren't even readable. My wife had it corrected. They attached an additional sheet. I think she had it done at her local NSO office.

Some peeps have been put on AR for incorrect BCs. Late registration which is common in PI can be cause problem also. My wifes BC was 7 years late registered. She had to get all kinds of evidence proving she is the person her BC says she is.

Baptismal records including a photocopies of the baptismal book and the page in the book her name is on , SSS, postal ID, school and work records and affidavid from hilot [midwife] and baranguy captain.

How long did it take to have her certificate fixed, our NSO office told us 3-4 months and it seems it should not take that long. When would we need the copy of the birth certiifcate in the process, if we get it redone now, will it delay us or is 3-4 months from now before we need the revise certificate in the imigration process? Also, her certificatee was issued 6 years late, should I assume we need to get the additional records you got, or will we be told we need to provide the additional information?

Can't remember how long it took. If you get started on it now you should be OK as you won't need it until the interview.

Since she is late registered get the backup evidence NOW [before the interview]. If you wait for them to tell you to do so she'll be on AR for at least a couple months. If she still lives in the same province she was born in it should be easy.

If you "grease some palms" you may be able to get the corrected BC faster. I did so with the MC!

Thanks everyone for the help and we will be getting the birth cert. fixed as it seems we have time without delaying anything and I prefer to not have to worry about it causing issues later. Question though on the additional records needed as she has a delayed issuance on the birth certificate. Is there a list of required proof or how many items we will need to proof who she is? You listed about six items and we can get all those I beleive, is there any other proof we should look to get?

[Dakine 26]

Luckily a friend of ours told us what to do as she was put on AR because of late BC registration. Took 3-6 months to get all the evidence to submit. Finally was approved.

My wife had it all when she walked in to the interview and didn't have a problem.

I can't remember what else my wife got. I'll ask her when she gets home.

Main thing was the Baptismal Certificate. Wasn't easy getting the photo of the baptismal book and a photo copy of the page with her name on it. She was baptized in Mindanao and ended up in Luzon.

Sucks as they misspelled her moms name in the baptismal book. SOP for the Philippines!