Mismatch Birthplace on Passport and Birth Certificate

[Tommi 0]

Hi guys, many thanks to you in advance for your inputs. I am currently applying for AOS concurrent filing with i-130 from my husband, a US citizen. Bumping into a couple of issues hoping to hear your advice on here..

 

My situation is:

 

·        I was born in a province that no longer exists in my home country.

·        When my passport was issued, the agency used the issue place as my birthplace. Not sure why they did it. Probably because my real birthplace is not a place anymore.

·        Since arriving the states, I have used the birthplace on my passport as I did not know how to handle the situation

 

Now that I am filing i-485, I want to make sure all information is correct. I am thinking of using my real birthplace and attach a note to the passport bio page explaining the situation. I am not sure that would suffice, and if so if the following would be better choices?

 

·        Write a separate formal letter explaining the situation and attach to the passport bio page

·        Just put my correct birthplace on i-485 and other related forms without further explanation

·        Should I obtain any other additional documents to explain the discrepancies or prepare any of those in advance in case of RFE? If so what should I do

 

I took the medical examination last month and I think I used the birthplace on my passport…not sure if I would have to take it again, but I hope…the envelope has been sealed and I would have to pay again for a big fee.

Many thanks in advance for your help. Just really trying to avoid any RFE or delays in the process.

[Tommi 0]

Hi guys, anyone has had this experience or knows how to handle the situation? I'm getting a bit nervous. I just realized I have the incorrect birthplace in my marriage certificate and medical exam too...Many thanks