USCIS misspelled beneficiary's name, case is on way to NVC, what to do?

[_Paul&Jesica_ 70]

USCIS approved the petition (NOA2) on May 22, and I received the hard copy letter a few days ago. We just noticed that they misspelled my finacee's name. Her name is Jesica, but they spelled it Jessica. We verified our I-129F has the correct spelling of her name. It seems that whoever entered it into the systems at USCIS mis-spelled it. The case has been sent to NVC but not sure if they have received it yet. I just checked and it seems they mis-spelled it on the NOA1 as well but we didn't catch it then

What do we do? Will this cause any problems? Can this be fixed by the Embassay instead of NVC? We are terrified of further delays in our case (already had an RFE from USCIS) but now we are worried that this will cause problems at the end....

[Aahil 90]

USCIS approved the petition (NOA2) on May 22, and I received the hard copy letter a few days ago. We just noticed that they misspelled my finacee's name. Her name is Jesica, but they spelled it Jessica. We verified our I-129F has the correct spelling of her name. It seems that whoever entered it into the systems at USCIS mis-spelled it. The case has been sent to NVC but not sure if they have received it yet. I just checked and it seems they mis-spelled it on the NOA1 as well but we didn't catch it then

What do we do? Will this cause any problems? Can this be fixed by the Embassay instead of NVC? We are terrified of further delays in our case (already had an RFE from USCIS) but now we are worried that this will cause problems at the end....

call USCIS tell them ,they made a mistake. i think you can make a correction by them

[Sirliner 26]

You're not the first. It can be corrected at interview. Read here:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/430234-noa-2-name-misspelled/

[Pitaya 2,577]

Take care of the spelling error at the visa interview.

[Hank_ 9,174]

USCIS approved the petition (NOA2) on May 22, and I received the hard copy letter a few days ago. We just noticed that they misspelled my finacee's name. Her name is Jesica, but they spelled it Jessica. We verified our I-129F has the correct spelling of her name. It seems that whoever entered it into the systems at USCIS mis-spelled it. The case has been sent to NVC but not sure if they have received it yet. I just checked and it seems they mis-spelled it on the NOA1 as well but we didn't catch it then

What do we do? Will this cause any problems? Can this be fixed by the Embassay instead of NVC? We are terrified of further delays in our case (already had an RFE from USCIS) but now we are worried that this will cause problems at the end....

It is only the NOA2 that has the mis-spelled name? I would suggest you need to contact USCIS and get a corrected NOA2 as you will need a copy of that NOA during AOS and the name should be spelled correctly in my opinion.

If the name is correct in the file just keep an eye with NVC and USEM, as it may be only USCIS that can't read or type.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/129-philippines/

[_Paul&Jesica_ 70]

You're not the first. It can be corrected at interview. Read here:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/430234-noa-2-name-misspelled/

Thank you! We don't want to risk any more delays and if the embassy can correct, then we will go that route.

It is only the NOA2 that has the mis-spelled name? I would suggest you need to contact USCIS and get a corrected NOA2 as you will need a copy of that NOA during AOS and the name should be spelled correctly in my opinion.

If the name is correct in the file just keep an eye with NVC and USEM, as it may be only USCIS that can't read or type.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/129-philippines/

Thank you. I will call USCIS and NVC but I don't want to add any additional delay. It seems that the embassy can correct, so we are thinking that once the embassy has the file, we will have them correct, then contact USCIS to see if they can send out a revised NOA1 and NOA2 for AOS.

[Hank_ 9,174]

Thank you! We don't want to risk any more delays and if the embassy can correct, then we will go that route.

Thank you. I will call USCIS and NVC but I don't want to add any additional delay. It seems that the embassy can correct, so we are thinking that once the embassy has the file, we will have them correct, then contact USCIS to see if they can send out a revised NOA1 and NOA2 for AOS.

Was the name mis-spelled on the NOA1 as well?

You will need to get USCIS to correct the typo and issue a new NOA2 (or both if they screwed up both). It won't slow down NVC or USEM at this point.

[_Paul&Jesica_ 70]

Was the name mis-spelled on the NOA1 as well?

You will need to get USCIS to correct the typo and issue a new NOA2 (or both if they screwed up both). It won't slow down NVC or USEM at this point.

Yes, mis-spelled on both NOA1 and NOA2. USCIS is redoing them now.

NVC still doesn't have our file, thought it has almost been two weeks... I will call again tonight..

[Hank_ 9,174]

Yes, mis-spelled on both NOA1 and NOA2. USCIS is redoing them now.

NVC still doesn't have our file, thought it has almost been two weeks... I will call again tonight..

Glad you were able to get a hold of USCIS to get the NOAs redone, a copy of the NOA2 will be needed at AOS time would suck to have issues because of a mis-spelled name.

As for NVC it has been taking longer then the "past average" as of late, I keep expecting things to catch up as the Yolanda expedites thin out.

Once you get your MNL # you are good to go, I suggest you email NVC requesting the MNL # as well sometimes the letter is very slow in arriving, requirements and info in my link below this posting. (flashing arrow), then forward a copy of that email to your fiancee for using at SLEC if she can't get an interview date right away.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/129-philippines/

Edited June 3, 2014 by Hank_