Few minor(?) mistakes on marriage certificate...

[Pistons_09 0]

Sorry, few last questions re: I-130 (Hopefully!):

Our marriage certificate (done in India) has a few mistakes on it:

1) My wife doesn't have a legal middle name. However, on the certificate it lists her father's name as her middle name (which typical in India).

2) The certificate, when read in English, switched the cities of residences for me and my wife. (ie, It says I reside where she lives and vice versa). It also says that I reside in India.

- For 1 and 2, should I: attempt to get a corrected certificate, include a note in my I-130 package explaining the mistakes, or do nothing?

3) Also, while not a mistake, the certificate states that the marriage was solemnized on March 3, 2009. However the date on the certificate (ie, when it was filed) states March 4, 2009. Which date should I use as our marriage date?

Thank you so much!

[pushbrk 12,302]

Sorry, few last questions re: I-130 (Hopefully!):

Our marriage certificate (done in India) has a few mistakes on it:

1) My wife doesn't have a legal middle name. However, on the certificate it lists her father's name as her middle name (which typical in India).

2) The certificate, when read in English, switched the cities of residences for me and my wife. (ie, It says I reside where she lives and vice versa). It also says that I reside in India.

- For 1 and 2, should I: attempt to get a corrected certificate, include a note in my I-130 package explaining the mistakes, or do nothing?

3) Also, while not a mistake, the certificate states that the marriage was solemnized on March 3, 2009. However the date on the certificate (ie, when it was filed) states March 4, 2009. Which date should I use as our marriage date?

Thank you so much!

Filing and marriage can be different dates, so your marriage date is the date you married. Get the certificate corrected.

[Pistons_09 0]

Filing and marriage can be different dates, so your marriage date is the date you married. Get the certificate corrected.

I was hoping I didn't have to get it corrected as it will take a few weeks!

Will a note explaining the mistakes suffice?

[queuedup 1]

Don't think a letter will suffice, as you will be required to submit the original Marriage Certificate later on in the process.

Since this is your official documentation with your wedding date on it, you should get it corrected.

[pushbrk 12,302]

Filing and marriage can be different dates, so your marriage date is the date you married. Get the certificate corrected.

I was hoping I didn't have to get it corrected as it will take a few weeks!

Will a note explaining the mistakes suffice?

No.

[I Miss Her 0]

Sorry, few last questions re: I-130 (Hopefully!):

Our marriage certificate (done in India) has a few mistakes on it:

1) My wife doesn't have a legal middle name. However, on the certificate it lists her father's name as her middle name (which typical in India).

2) The certificate, when read in English, switched the cities of residences for me and my wife. (ie, It says I reside where she lives and vice versa). It also says that I reside in India.

- For 1 and 2, should I: attempt to get a corrected certificate, include a note in my I-130 package explaining the mistakes, or do nothing?

3) Also, while not a mistake, the certificate states that the marriage was solemnized on March 3, 2009. However the date on the certificate (ie, when it was filed) states March 4, 2009. Which date should I use as our marriage date?

Thank you so much!

Get a corrected marriage certificate

[Pistons_09 0]

Hi all..Thanks for the replies. Unfortunately, it seems that getting the marriage certificate corrected is not so simple. At the best we are looking at 2-3 months. Even still, it would include her father's name as her "middle" name as is required by city law. (Things are not as straightforward in some parts of India).

We don't want to keep waiting to start the process. What would be our best bet now? Don't send anything or send an affadivit explaining the mistakes?

[queuedup 1]

Hi all..Thanks for the replies. Unfortunately, it seems that getting the marriage certificate corrected is not so simple. At the best we are looking at 2-3 months. Even still, it would include her father's name as her "middle" name as is required by city law. (Things are not as straightforward in some parts of India).

We don't want to keep waiting to start the process. What would be our best bet now? Don't send anything or send an affadivit explaining the mistakes?

What part of India is your wife from? If she is taking your name after marriage, then she is allowed to change her name.

Based on your earlier post, the marriage date is also incorrect on that certificate, you need to get that changed. If you list the incorrect marriage date on the petitions and USCIS finds out, you will have more of a wait than the 2-3 months.

[Pistons_09 0]

What part of India is your wife from? If she is taking your name after marriage, then she is allowed to change her name.

Based on your earlier post, the marriage date is also incorrect on that certificate, you need to get that changed. If you list the incorrect marriage date on the petitions and USCIS finds out, you will have more of a wait than the 2-3 months.

Hi, the marriage date is not incorrect. The filing date is different from the marriage date, but the actual marriage date is correct.

Edited March 20, 2009 by Pistons_09

[Y's_habibitk 2]

Hi all..Thanks for the replies. Unfortunately, it seems that getting the marriage certificate corrected is not so simple. At the best we are looking at 2-3 months. Even still, it would include her father's name as her "middle" name as is required by city law. (Things are not as straightforward in some parts of India).

My middle name is listed as my fathers on our marriage contract and translation also. No issues for us.

Good Luck

[queuedup 1]

What part of India is your wife from? If she is taking your name after marriage, then she is allowed to change her name.

Based on your earlier post, the marriage date is also incorrect on that certificate, you need to get that changed. If you list the incorrect marriage date on the petitions and USCIS finds out, you will have more of a wait than the 2-3 months.

Hi, the marriage date is not incorrect. The filing date is different from the marriage date, but the actual marriage date is correct.

Does the marriage certificate basically state: Your name and Your wifes name were married on March 4th?

Or does it say Your name and Your wife name marriage was registered on march 4th?