Wrong Date-of-Birth on all documents, USCIS records and passport. Can this be corrected?

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Wrong Date-of-Birth on all documents, USCIS records and passport. Can this be corrected?

Anonymous Sep 14, 2012 3 views 2 answers

I am a naturalized US citizen since 2006. We are 5 siblings, and my oldest brother sponsored all of us. I been living in USA since 1990. I was born on May 18, 1978. My father had a terrible memory and registered my DOB wrong of Dec 21, 1980 (way off). All my paperwork has always had wrong DOB, ever. Few years back, i visited my country and most of my cousins were tell me that they DOB is wrong cause we born closer to each other. I went to the hospital and got hold of my real birth papers, and they were right. I was born in 1978 not 1980. Is it possible to change my DOB? or would i be stripped of my citizenship for not proving the rightful papers. Not only will have to correct my info in USA, i would also have to correct my info in Pakistan legally. can it be looked upon as fraud? can i get in trouble? can my brother also get in trouble? since he sponsored us. My wife just emigrated here as well, and i dont want to jeopardize our life by filing this and be stripped of our citizenship. What are chances of going thru' N-565 form with all documentations including a letter and see if they change it? or should i just leave it alone? it just bothers me that my DOB is completely wrong.

Robert Henry BeerImmigration AttorneyMarietta, GA · Answer 1 · 2026-06-15T10:39:26+00:00

I would first try to correct your birth certificate in Pakistan. If you are successful doing that, then you could try correcting your documents here in the U.S. after seeking the assistance of me or one of my colleagues.I can be reached at either (770)055-1785 or (678)576-9394 or via e-mail at [email protected]. Hope this helps. Wishing you well. THINK IMMIGRATION - THINK BOB BEER

Nicolette Glazer · Answer 2 · 2026-06-15T10:39:26+00:00

8 CFR 338.5 which states that a correction on a naturalization certificate "will not be deemed to be justified where the naturalized person later alleges that the name or date of birth which the applicant stated to be his or her correct name or date of birth at the time of naturalization was not in fact his or her own name or date of birth at the time of naturalization" will result in a denial of a N-565. Consult with an immigration attorney to discuss your case in details as there are some impact litigation efforts related to the natz certificates amendments going on.

Wrong Date-of-Birth on all documents, USCIS records and passport. Can this be corrected?

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