Discrepancy in Father's Name | UK Tier-2 visa
I have been recently hired by a company based in the UK as a software engineer. As my official role is based in the UK, the HR department has asked me to start the visa process.
Before starting the visa process, I was reviewing my documents and noticed a spelling mistake in my fathers' name, and need clarification if this can be a problem.
- On all of my official documents (mark sheets, degrees, ID card, passport etc), my name is Muhammad Bilal Wasim, whilst my fathers' name is Shahid Wasim.
- In my fathers' official documents, his official name is Shahid Waseem.
For now, I'm planning to move individually to the UK but I may, at some point, want my parents to pay me a visit. Therefore, I need clarification if this will become a hurdle in obtaining my or my parents' visa in the future. If so, is there a way around it other than getting my / my fathers' name fixed across all my documents?
I have contacted various UK visa advisors - Some say this won't be a problem whilst others have suggested to create an affidavit and present it to the UK authorities whenever required. Not sure what's the best possible approach.
Best Answer
If you're considering asking a professional expert, you should ask a solicitor in the UK. We're just a bunch of people on the net.
Anyone anywhere can call themselves a "UK immigration advisor" but this is a title without licensing or qualifications. A good place to find a qualified solicitor is ilpa.org.uk
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Does spelling mistake matter in visa application?
1. Re: spelling mistake on visa application. The Official answer is that ANY mistake means having to re-apply.How do I correct a mistake on my UK visa application?
If an applicant finds, before they've arrived in the UK, that their visa has been issued with an incorrect endorsement they must contact their visa application centre immediately to correct it. If the error is on a biometric residence permit (BRP) the applicant must report the problem online.Does parents name matter in passport?
(i) The online passport application form now requires the applicant to provide the name of father or mother or legal guardian, i.e., only one parent and not both.What happens if you lie on your visa application UK?
Even if your visa is granted, if you have provided false information on your visa application form you can be refused entry to the UK at the border and banned from entering for up to ten years.Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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