OCI Processing | Middle Name Dropped in US Passport & Naturalization Certificate

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br2691998

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Hi,
Just ran in to the name mismatch issue with my OCI application. My names in the US and Indian passport do not match because I inadvertantly dropped my middle name in the N400 application. Because I did not indicate a name change request in my N400, I do not have a Name Change Court Order indicating a name change during Naturalization ( I have read on posts that this is provided)

The Consulate in San Francisco returned my application with an advise to re-submit with the following documentation
a) An affidavit of name change (they have a prescribed format) - so no issues there
b) Requirement to place an ad in US newspaper
c) Requirement to place an ad in Indian newspaper

Has anyone faced the same issue recently? If yes, can you please provide the language to be used for the news paper ads? Also do the newspapers in California accept these name change ads without a court order?
 
Hi,
I am facing the same issue with NY consulate. From the NY consulate, I understand that they will NOT accept just plain notarized affidavit. They want me to be sworn before a Judge ( as I understand it). The other items in b) and c) do not apply as far as I could tell. This means that the rules are either not universally followed or they do not come from the central Govt of India. So right now I am in a bind. I DO Not want to change my passport having lived in this country so many years. So I am trying to see if I can have my local court Judge permit me to be sworn and sign in front of him/her. Hopefully this will satisfy their requirement.
Please post something if and when you learn something new or when you get a positive indication from IC of SF.
 
br2691998 said:
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The Consulate in San Francisco returned my application with an advise to re-submit with the following documentation
a) An affidavit of name change (they have a prescribed format) - so no issues there
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Hi, sorry to bring back an old thread to life. I was wondering if you can share the format that was provided to you by the SF consulate. I have the exact problem, and need help.
Also, if you can share your experience on what eventually worked for you, that will be great.
 
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