Father's middle name - minor spelling error on my birth certificate

[visacats 9]

Hi,

 

My wife and I have just submitted an I-130 (this month). She is the petitioner (USC); I am the beneficiary.

 

I have been looking ahead to the subsequent parts of the process - DS260 etc. - and docs required.

 

I have realised that my father's middle name has a minor spelling error on my birth certificate, which I believe I need to submit during DS260. His middle name appears on my birth certificate as Philip, but the correct spelling is Phillip (two Ls), as per his own birth certificate and passport.

 

In the I-130a I have spelt it Phillip (two Ls), so there is a minor mismatch between my birth certificate and the form.

 

Technically the spelling in the form is correct, and my birth certificate is wrong.

 

I am looking into getting my birth certificate corrected, but I would then need to of course get new copies printed and sent to me in the UK from New Zealand at a cost, etc. etc.

 

How critical is a detail like this? I would much rather make the change than risk a delay.

 

I realise I have a bit of time before I will be needing to complete the DS260 so plenty of time to get it changed and reissued if needed.

 

Cheers,

 

visacats

 

 

Edited December 15, 2021 by visacats

[pushbrk 12,966]

It's a non-issue.  Carry on.

[CMJuilland 485]

My father-in-law’s middle name is misspelt on my wife’s birth certificate as well.  Nobody ever noticed, neither before nor after my immigration journey.  In fact, only when I had to submit a copy to the embassy of my old home country did I notice it, but we just laughed.  You’ll be fine. 

[visacats 9]

Thanks both!