Q: Small spelling mismatch in mother's passport [US citizen immediate relative green card application]
Hello! My mother's current passport has a small spelling mistake (an extra character added to last name). She has already used this passport and traveled to the US with it. Before applying for her green card, we will try to amend the mistake and get her a new passport issued with the correct spelling. My question is, does USCIS look at previous visas and will her visa with the name misspelling and her travel to the US with the misspelling cause any issues with her application? Should I mention this in the application or just apply with the corrected passport and not mention anything about the misspelling since old passports and old visa are not submitted with the application.
Extra info: I will be applying while she is in her home country, not as an adjustment of status.
A:
Hi - Thank you for your case description and for explaining your concerns.
Most USCIS forms have a section/question where it asks whether the applicant has used other names in the past or at present - That may be a good starting point for you in disclosing that.
With regard to your second comment, I would often suggest waiting for the corrected passport and later submitting everything, just to avoid any potential headaches as a result of the misspelling. I do not know the specific details of your case so it all may vary, but generally, that is what I would suggest.
Best of luck with everything!
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