Surname is different in my Our Passports

[Grace4Cali 0]

The names on my passport are:

Surname: Hammed

Given Names: Rasak Kuaita

But my children passport details are as folllow:

1.

Surname: Hammed-Hassan

Given Names: Maryam

2

Surname: Hammed-Hassan

Given Names: Mohammed Kontata

My wife want to fill a petition for us with USIC are there going to be any issues with these names? Please I need help.

[Grace4Cali 0]

I also find out that I am not the only one with this situation. Michael Okunipe is having the same issue to deal with his details are below:

Surname: Okunipe

Given Names: Michael Dende

But his son's passport detail is as folllow:

1.

Surname: Okunnipe- Igbodalo

Given Names: Akpan

Pls we both need quality advise.

[NikLR 13,234]

Why would it matter? Obviously the custom in the country is to adopt the mother's and father's name. What does the birth certificate say? Has the beneficiary dropped the second last name themselves?

[Grace4Cali 0]

The name on the birth certiicate is Okunnipe-Igbodalo Akpan but the father's name on the passport is Okunnipe Michal Dende and NOT Okunnipe-Igbodalo

[Grace4Cali 0]

The names on my passport are the same names on my birth certificate. The name Hassan is a father given name, we decided to use both my surname and my father other name to form our kids surname.

Surname: Hammed

Given Names: Rasak Kuaita

But my children passport details are as folllow and is the same name on their birth certificate.

1.

Surname: Hammed-Hassan

Given Names: Maryam

2

Surname: Hammed-Hassan

Given Names: Mohammed Kontata

[NikLR 13,234]

Whatever is on their birth certificate, as long as it coincides with their passport is fine. My daughter has her father's surname and I have my married surname (obviously they are not the same surname.) My maiden name is on her birth certificate and my marriage certificate. Should she choose to immigrate to the USA I see no problems with this as I can prove she is my child.

Don't worry, it won't matter that their surnames are different than the immigrating parent. They will need a long form birth certificate that shows BOTH parent's names (if available) and as long as you have a letter from the other parent stating it is okay for the child to immigrate or have sole custody that is shown in legal paperwork, you should not have any problems.

[Grace4Cali 0]

Thanks for the advice I feel real good now