Do I have to put my legal name on college application?
Be sure to use your legal name as it appears on official school documents and standardized tests. This will make sure colleges can match documents to the correct person. At the end, you will adjust your communication preferences and accept the Common App privacy policy.
Can initials be used as surname in passport?
If you use a surname you must furnish the same here. No initials should be written and all initials (if any) in the applicant’s name should be expanded. For instance, for the name used above, writing the Given Name as “P.K. JAIN” or “PIYUSH K JAIN” is not correct.
Do colleges use your preferred name?
It is the policy of the college that students, faculty, staff, and administrators may use whatever preferred or chosen first name they want, regardless of whether they have legally changed their name, except where their legal names are required by law, industry standard or strong business need.
Is it necessary to expand initials in passport?
It’s good to know that you are taking efforts to know the right way to fill the passport. You must expand your initials in your passport (presently this is not a legal requirement); there is a chance that so many passports are issued in the same name with different identity.
Why initials are not allowed in passport?
Unfortunately if your name matches with the black listed person’s name, you might end up in a jail. To avoid all these hassles, its highly recommended to expand your initials in your passport before leaving India for employment or higher studies.
How do I correct the spelling of my last name?
Submit form by mail with your passport, one color photo, and evidence of the error (e.g. your U.S. birth certificate showing the correct spelling of your last name). You will not have to submit any fees.
Can I travel with a misspelled last name on my passport?
Answer: If your ticket already matches your passport, you should not have issues traveling. Question: Hello, my last name was misspelled in my passport. They spelled it Carnona and it should be Carmona. On my plane ticket, I have the correct spelling. I’m going to fly to Ecuador in two weeks, but I still don’t have my naturalization certificate.
Can I apply for a passport with two different last names?
Answer: Yes, you can still apply for a passport. There should not be any issues as long as other details between your birth certificate and ID/s match up. If the difference in last names is a result of marriage, you may be asked to provide your marriage certificate. Question: Hello.
How do I correct a spelling error on my passport?
Answer: The spelling error can be corrected expeditiously at a regional passport agency. If you cannot secure the requirements during your time in the country, you can apply for the correction at a later time. For the meantime, I advise you to book tickets in the name that appears in your passport to avoid issues with TSA.