Hello
I have an existing B1/B2 visa (traveled multiple times) and the name details of my passport / visa are as follows :
Passport Given name : XX YY
Passport Surname : (blank)
Visa Given name : FNU
Visa Surname : XX YY
My passport is up for expiry, and in my new passport I'm thinking of bifurcating my name into - Given name : XX, Surname : YY. I wanted to know whether I can still travel hassle-free on my old passport / visa, and if any of you have successfully done the same. OR else, if those of you who've faced the same situation were forced to get a new B1/B2 stamped on the new passport.
The steps I've taken so far are :
1. Scoured the internet / multiple forums for similar queries (Found a lot of similar questions. However with few / unsatisfactory responses)
2. Emailed the embassy (Was met with their standard copy / paste response from the website, concerning name change)
3. Called their helpline (The other person did not know as well. He says a lot depends on the immigration officer at the port of entry, and that their official recommendation to all people with name related changes is to try and get a new visa stamped for a smooth and hassle-free travel)
Any response is appreciated!
Thanks
I have an existing B1/B2 visa (traveled multiple times) and the name details of my passport / visa are as follows :
Passport Given name : XX YY
Passport Surname : (blank)
Visa Given name : FNU
Visa Surname : XX YY
My passport is up for expiry, and in my new passport I'm thinking of bifurcating my name into - Given name : XX, Surname : YY. I wanted to know whether I can still travel hassle-free on my old passport / visa, and if any of you have successfully done the same. OR else, if those of you who've faced the same situation were forced to get a new B1/B2 stamped on the new passport.
The steps I've taken so far are :
1. Scoured the internet / multiple forums for similar queries (Found a lot of similar questions. However with few / unsatisfactory responses)
2. Emailed the embassy (Was met with their standard copy / paste response from the website, concerning name change)
3. Called their helpline (The other person did not know as well. He says a lot depends on the immigration officer at the port of entry, and that their official recommendation to all people with name related changes is to try and get a new visa stamped for a smooth and hassle-free travel)
Any response is appreciated!
Thanks
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