I-94 with wrong name - Tricky problem

[Ganeshvittal]

This is my first time US trip and I filled wrong information on the I-94 form. Example, my first name is "AAA BBB" and my last name is "ZZZ YYY", in I-94 I gave First name as "AAA" and Family name as "BBB"

For any wrong information in I-94 they wont issue SSN until we correct the information. But in my case they issued me SSN with First Name "AAA" and Last name "BBB". When I went to SSN office to correct this information they told me to correct the I-94 information. And I read on the internet that correcting the I94 has some charges around $300 to $400 and its a lengthy process.

I am planning for a vacation to india and I am thinking of correcting this information when they issue a new I-94 form. Is this assumption valid?

Need directions on how to proceed further.

[shervin143]

Yes, when you return back, enter proper information in form I-94 and then take that the SSA office and they should be able to help you.

[Ganeshvittal]

Thanks for the suggestion. One more question - Can I apply for driving liscense with this wrong information on the SSN? or should I refrain from doing that until I correct my I-94 & SSN? Pls advise.

[shervin143]

It is advisable to wait until you get your I-94 & SSN corrected before you apply for the driving license.

Thanks for the suggestion. One more question - Can I apply for driving liscense with this wrong information on the SSN? or should I refrain from doing that until I correct my I-94 & SSN? Pls advise.

[Ganeshvittal]

Thanks Shervin.

[Ganeshvittal]

Shervin,

I have one more question. Since I have wrong name on my SSN, I need to correct the name on my I-94 before correcting my SSN.

In the mean while, if I apply for my dependent visa will there be any impact? Please advise. Thank you.

-Ganesh

[shervin143]

There will be no impact on the visa. Enter proper information when you fill DS160 (to match your passport) and the visa will be issued based on that.

Shervin,

I have one more question. Since I have wrong name on my SSN, I need to correct the name on my I-94 before correcting my SSN.

In the mean while, if I apply for my dependent visa will there be any impact? Please advise. Thank you.

-Ganesh