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Hi,
Everyone here is probably well aware of the circumstances in which the 'FNU' code is used. For the sake of completeness, I will sequentially present how this is relevant in my case and then post my questions.
1. Passport Particulars:
Given Name: John Doe
Surname:
2. F1 visa and I-94 on arrival:
Given Name: FNU
Surname: John Doe
3. Employment Authorization Card on OPT
Given Name: No Given Name
Surname: John Doe
4. I-797 A and attached I-94 from Employer X
Given Name: No Given Name
Surname: John Doe
5. I-797 A and attached I-94 from Employer Y
Given Name: John
Surname: Doe
I intend to visit a consulate in India to complete the H1B stamping process. I'm concerned if I will encounter any issues at the consulate or at port of entry upon return because of the missing FNU usage on my most recently approved h1b petition. From what I understand, there are 3 possibilities:
1. Apply for an amendment to the petition to revert to the FNU usage - Does anyone know what the timelines associated with this would be?
2. Apply for name bifurcation on the Indian passport at an Indian consulate- Does anyone know what the timelines associated with this would be?
3. Do nothing since other particulars like passport #, date of birth, birth certificate, degree certificates etc confirm that it is very much the same person.
As with most pressing concerns, I'm also in a spot where I have to operate within severely constrained time frames. Any advice/inputs/suggestions are welcome and I'd be very grateful for the same.
Thanks.
Everyone here is probably well aware of the circumstances in which the 'FNU' code is used. For the sake of completeness, I will sequentially present how this is relevant in my case and then post my questions.
1. Passport Particulars:
Given Name: John Doe
Surname:
2. F1 visa and I-94 on arrival:
Given Name: FNU
Surname: John Doe
3. Employment Authorization Card on OPT
Given Name: No Given Name
Surname: John Doe
4. I-797 A and attached I-94 from Employer X
Given Name: No Given Name
Surname: John Doe
5. I-797 A and attached I-94 from Employer Y
Given Name: John
Surname: Doe
I intend to visit a consulate in India to complete the H1B stamping process. I'm concerned if I will encounter any issues at the consulate or at port of entry upon return because of the missing FNU usage on my most recently approved h1b petition. From what I understand, there are 3 possibilities:
1. Apply for an amendment to the petition to revert to the FNU usage - Does anyone know what the timelines associated with this would be?
2. Apply for name bifurcation on the Indian passport at an Indian consulate- Does anyone know what the timelines associated with this would be?
3. Do nothing since other particulars like passport #, date of birth, birth certificate, degree certificates etc confirm that it is very much the same person.
As with most pressing concerns, I'm also in a spot where I have to operate within severely constrained time frames. Any advice/inputs/suggestions are welcome and I'd be very grateful for the same.
Thanks.
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