How do I go about correcting my birthdate?
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How do I go about correcting my birthdate?
Coming to the USAas a refugee. I was never ever able to receive my original birth certificate until now. As such my age has always been 2 years ahead of my time (legal: 1989; actual born 1991). Now, that I am able to receive my original birth certificate from my country of citizenship (Iraq) will it be possible to have my birth date changed as a permanent resident before I apply for my US citizenship now that I have the original birth certificate?
Asked on September 30, 2012 under Immigration Law, Michigan
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SB, Member, California / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
IT might just be easier for you to do this at the time you apply for US citizenship since doing it now will involve unnecessary filing fees to USCIS. You can take care of all changes and corrections when you apply for your naturalization.
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