Advice Needed: Error on Divorce Decree

[etripke 0]

The other day I finished filing out my G-325A and had put the place of a previous marriage in as requested. I then just happened to look at the official decree certificate issued by the State of Wisconsin and noted that the certificate has the WRONG place of the marriage. I contacted the Bureau of Vital Statistics who issued it, and it was apparently an error made by my Divorce Atty. They DO NOT make changes, or addendums.

I guess I'm stumped on what to do. I certainly will not lie about it by changing the 325A, but there has to be something I can do. The divorce is still valid of course, the certificate is valid, but their will be a discrepancy bewteen the certificate & the 325A.

What "official" forms/letters will USCIS accept for the proof of the divorce? I have the Final Findings and conclusions with finding of Divorce from the Court, signed by a judge. Would this suffice?

This is an admistrative error beyond my control, I don't want it to impact the process. Any tips, or similar experiences would be GREATLY appreciated.

[TracyTN 237]

I sent in the final divorce decree that was signed by the judge and had her court's stamp on it. I didn't get a copy from the state.

Can you go to the court clerk where you were divorced and get a certified copy from them? I'd send that instead of the one from the state. At least it'd match your G325A.

Edited December 26, 2006 by TracyTN

[brnidokiegurl 1]

I would have the marriage license (showing where) and maybe a letter from the attorney stating what happen in error to back up the divorce paper as it stands, just my thought as i dont really know papers they will accept, also wonder why they wont change as an amended decree

[etripke 0]

I would have the marriage license (showing where) and maybe a letter from the attorney stating what happen in error to back up the divorce paper as it stands, just my thought as i dont really know papers they will accept, also wonder why they wont change as an amended decree

It is rather strange that they will not ammend or change the decree. I was told you can change a Birth, Death, and Marriage certificate. The Divorce Certificate cannot be changed. I would imagine that this takes two parties to deal with, and would make for a mess.

[payxibka 10,048]

The other day I finished filing out my G-325A and had put the place of a previous marriage in as requested. I then just happened to look at the official decree certificate issued by the State of Wisconsin and noted that the certificate has the WRONG place of the marriage. I contacted the Bureau of Vital Statistics who issued it, and it was apparently an error made by my Divorce Atty. They DO NOT make changes, or addendums.

I guess I'm stumped on what to do. I certainly will not lie about it by changing the 325A, but there has to be something I can do. The divorce is still valid of course, the certificate is valid, but their will be a discrepancy bewteen the certificate & the 325A.

What "official" forms/letters will USCIS accept for the proof of the divorce? I have the Final Findings and conclusions with finding of Divorce from the Court, signed by a judge. Would this suffice?

This is an admistrative error beyond my control, I don't want it to impact the process. Any tips, or similar experiences would be GREATLY appreciated.

I would add a supplemental attachment explaining the mistake.

[pj1959us 0]

I agree about simply submitting a letter detailing the error and including a certified copy of the marriage certificate/license to provide proof of your letter. This would be an important document to back-up what you are explaining. Errors happen so as long as the disparity is explained with your letter and proof then there shouldn't be a problem with it.

[thai2luv 0]

I doubt they even examine the divorce documents in any detail, and probably won't even notice unless you bring it to their attention. However, I would do as some others have mentioned and provide a supplemental attachment explaining the discepancy.