Missed used names

[july_70]

Hi all,

My name in some old documents I have is my first name, my father's name and the last name, but I only listed my first and last name in my N400 application since the middle name is actually my father's name and not mine and there was no section for input of father's name in the application.
Do you think this will be considered hiding information or not? Anyone's advise is appreciated. Thank you.

 

[WBH]

Make corrections during the interview. The IO may ask if you have anything to update or correct. If he/she does not, you can initiate corrdction yourself.

 

[july_70]

Make corrections during the interview. The IO may ask if you have anything to update or correct. If he/she does not, you can initiate corrdction yourself.

Thanks WBH,
but I don't want to make a correction; it's just I want to make sure that I am not considered hiding info because I didn't mention it. The other thing is: if I mentioned it they might run another name check which would delay my application. What do you think?

 

[Jackolantern]

If you don't mention it at the interview, and they find out about it, it could be considered hiding information. You have to tell them, even though it might delay your case.

You'll also need to bring your birth certificate to the interview, because when there are name issues like this they usually ask for it. If your father's name is designated as your middle name on your birth certificate, they'll also put it on the naturalization certificate unless you request a name change to remove it.

 

[hopin]

july_70,

We also forgot to mention my wife's other names. We're going to disclose them during the interview.
Please do not hide anything even if the IO does not ask for it. ( If nothing else, you have admitted on this forum that you know you missed some information j/k)

It may or may not result in delays.
I came across a few cases looking for info where the applicants mentioned the other names during the interview and were still approved right then.

also, does someone know how to send a correction letter to the local DO with the missing info. I was thinking of going that route if it works.

 

[Jackolantern]

The interview is the most appropriate place and time to correct mistakes and missing information. If you attempt to handle it before the interview through another route, you don't know if it will be processed in time for the interview, and you'll have to discuss it with the interviewer anyway to find out if they're aware of the new information.

The other issue is that trying to deal with it before the interview can delay the interview. If this causes a delay, it's better to have the delay after the interview, because they're mandated by 1447(b) to make a decision within 120 days after the interview, so you have more recourse if the delay becomes excessive.