N-400: Other names you have used since birth

[Mehmet&Elena 20]

Hello Everyone,

I'm helping my wife with her form N-400. In the beginning it asks for all names used since birth. Do we need to list her Patronymic name? For some reason we did not include her patronymic name in her I-129F application or in any other application since arriving in the United states. I'm reviewing it now and don't see it. Her patronymic name is in hew birth certificate, marriage and divorce certificates, however not in her passport. Anyway Could this become a problem after submitting her form N-400.

Thank you in advance

[akihon 129]

I don't think it would be too much of a problem. What did you use for her previous names on previous filings?

[Mehmet&Elena 20]

I don't think it would be too much of a problem. What did you use for her previous names on previous filings?

I used her last name from her previous marriage and her maiden name. I'm wondering if I should include it now.

[tom&tanya 48]

In keeping with full disclosure, I would include it.

[akihon 129]

In keeping with full disclosure, I would include it.

I second this.

[Mehmet&Elena 20]

While reviewing the N-400 do they also review other forms submitted to USCIS, such as the I-129F or the G-325A?

[akihon 129]

While reviewing the N-400 do they also review other forms submitted to USCIS, such as the I-129F or the G-325A?

I don't think so, but I think you should prepare to explain why you didn't include it before.

[Mehmet&Elena 20]

In keeping with full disclosure, I would include it.

I don't think so, but I think you should prepare to explain why you didn't include it before.

Thank you for your help. I'm not sure why we didn't include it. I guess we overlooked it.

[NexGen 8]

While reviewing the N-400 do they also review other forms submitted to USCIS, such as the I-129F or the G-325A?

Well, the IO will have your entire immigration file which includes any and all applications you have made to USCIS. But how closely they review old filings probably depends on the IO and whether there are any red flags in your application. My sense is that they focus on the n400 filing and derivative of your GC since the two are linked and the assumption is that the older filings were reviewed before your GC was issued. During the naturalization interview, you will have an opportunity to amend your application and offer an explanation. So unless you have a criminal background or residency issues, you have nothing to worry about. All the best!!!

[lilsweetie 30]

Include everything you have used in previous applications.

[Mehmet&Elena 20]

Well, the IO will have your entire immigration file which includes any and all applications you have made to USCIS. But how closely they review old filings probably depends on the IO and whether there are any red flags in your application. My sense is that they focus on the n400 filing and derivative of your GC since the two are linked and the assumption is that the older filings were reviewed before your GC was issued. During the naturalization interview, you will have an opportunity to amend your application and offer an explanation. So unless you have a criminal background or residency issues, you have nothing to worry about. All the best!!!

Thank you!

Include everything you have used in previous applications.

Thank you.