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K123 · Joined: 15 Nov 2009

I am currently applying for an E-2 Visa, however, my degree does not contain my middle name. I was told that this may cause me problems. Does anyone have any experience or information?

lenker · Joined: 05 Jul 2009

K123 · Joined: 15 Nov 2009

DustinEwan · Joined: 14 Dec 2009

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cielle · Joined: 29 Jul 2009

K123 · Joined: 15 Nov 2009

Sadly my transcripts have my middle initial. And my transcripts from my other university have my middle name. My diploma just has my first and last name.

What a nightmare!

Pikkle · Joined: 17 Jun 2009

From what I understand, you MAY have problems if some official documents contain your middle name and others do not. In Korea, they just don't seem to understand middle names. All of my documents have my middle name on it (which I've always hated, but I knew for official documents it was always a good thing to have them written) so I didn't have to worry.

Anyway, my question is this: do your transcripts have your middle name? I ask because (at my school at least), the degree itself was 'personalized' to the names people chose to go by, but the corresponding transcripts always had the full name written out. That might be helpful in explaining your diploma if you are asked.

runthegauntlet · Joined: 02 Dec 2007 Location: the southlands.

My degree does not have my middle name on it.

My transcript does. My ARC card does. My K driving license does. My visa application did. Maybe my CRC did, can't remember.

Anyway, this should not be a problem and personally, I would not worry if I were you.

runthegauntlet · Joined: 02 Dec 2007 Location: the southlands.

K123 · Joined: 15 Nov 2009

Thanks for all the helpful answers. I ordered a revised diploma, which might get here on time. I'm thinking that I may have no problem because my documents were notarized with no questions.

It just sucks for such a minor detail because my NOA is on its way. My transcripts have my middle initial. However, I called the consulate and they said a letter explaining from the university would help.

If something should mess up how long does is it beofre one can reapply for a visa?

imakemyselflaugh · Joined: 13 Dec 2009

I've gotten two E-2 visas with a diploma/transcripts with last and first name only and a passport with first, last and middle name. I wouldn't worry too much about the discrepancy, they probably deal with this regularly.