Names mismatch between Passport and other documents

[harinap518]

Hi All,

My parents are planning to visit US. The B2 Process is not started yet. The names in my father documents (Passport vs other supporting documents) are not matching (Both first and last name).


Questions

1) In DS160, should they select the option as Yes for the 'Other names used'

2) Should they go for the Affidavit (Notary), stating that, it's names mismatch but same person called with multiple names



Pls clarify

[Libra_14]

Hi All,

My parents are planning to visit US. The B2 Process is not started yet. The names in my father documents (Passport vs other supporting documents) are not matching (Both first and last name).


Questions

1) In DS160, should they select the option as Yes for the 'Other names used'

2) Should they go for the Affidavit (Notary), stating that, it's names mismatch but same person called with multiple names



Pls clarify

What do you mean by not matching - is it a spelling mistake or a complete name change?

[harinap518]

It's like this
In his passport ----- Madhavaiah
In his all other documents --- Madhanasekar

This is not the actual name I mentioned above but for reference I provided these

[Libra_14]

It's like this
In his passport ----- Madhavaiah
In his all other documents --- Madhanasekar

This is not the actual name I mentioned above but for reference I provided these

Okay, so this won't count as a spelling correction. You need to prove that both name belongs to you.

So, yes, please fill in the name in passport in DS160 & other name as well.

Ask them to keep some sort of documentation, proving both names belong to him. For example, two different photo IDs showing identical face, but different names.

[harinap518]

Thanks for your response.

Is there any conflicts/risks if we select Yes for "Other Names used?" in DS160 from Visa Interview side

When should we select this option?

[harinap518]

Thanks for your response.

Is there any conflicts/risks if we select Yes for "Other Names used?" in DS160 from Visa Interview side

When should we select this option?

Could you please reply to this question. Thanks in advance

[Libra_14]

Thanks for your response.

Is there any conflicts/risks if we select Yes for "Other Names used?" in DS160 from Visa Interview side

When should we select this option?

No risk at all, normally this column is for spouse who change their last name post marriage.

[harinap518]

No risk at all, normally this column is for spouse who change their last name post marriage.

Thanks for your response again.
So for my Father, I will fill the DS160 like below

1) Name in the first page of DS160 : Madhavaiah --- This name is only In his passport.

2) I will select Yes for "Other Names Used" and I will enter the name as "Madhanasekar". This name is as per my Passport DadName field and as per his other documents

Pls Let me know, if this is what I should proceed with

[Libra_14]

Thanks for your response again.
So for my Father, I will fill the DS160 like below

1) Name in the first page of DS160 : Madhavaiah --- This name is only In his passport.

2) I will select Yes for "Other Names Used" and I will enter the name as "Madhanasekar". This name is as per my Passport DadName field and as per his other documents

Pls Let me know, if this is what I should proceed with

Thats correct. To add to that (and to avoid any confusion). The name you put in DS160 "main" name field will be printed on their visa.

The name in passport, visa & flight ticket should always match at the time of travelling. And at that time no one cares about what is the other name in DS160 & what is there in other documents.

Hope this helps.

[harinap518]

Thats correct. To add to that (and to avoid any confusion). The name you put in DS160 "main" name field will be printed on their visa.

The name in passport, visa & flight ticket should always match at the time of travelling. And at that time no one cares about what is the other name in DS160 & what is there in other documents.

Hope this helps.

Excellent. Since I am going to mention the DS160 main name field, as per the name in his Passport, the VISA also will be on same name.

Thanks much for all your quick responses.

[Libra_14]

Excellent. Since I am going to mention the DS160 main name field, as per the name in his Passport, the VISA also will be on same name.

Thanks much for all your quick responses.

Best of luck !!