Q: How to correct an error in the Petition for Name Change?
Hello!
I need to correct a Petition for Name Change by adding a patronymic name in to the former name. Document is issued by the Department of Homeland Security. I was told that they had nothing to do with the name change, the case is closed, and I need to call to the court they work with. The Court says they do not have the right to change the Petition.
I would greatly appreciate your comment. Thank you.
P.S. I am taking about the existing Petition that needs a correction to the line where my FORMER name is. My new name on the certificate of naturalization is correct.
A: You would need the court to issue you a name change, they cannot actually change the name on your certificate, but you first have to obtain a name change from the state court and then once you have the judge’s order legally changing your name you would then have to file Form N-565 with the court’s order to get USCIS to change your name on your certificate.
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