Difference in given names in old passport and visa vs new passport

[harshanadiger]

I recently got my passport renewed. While filling the form it asked to enter the given name as FirstName + MiddleName. However in my old (expired) passport it is only the FirstName. Please refer to the details below and question at the end.

In Old passport and Visa
Given name : FirstName
Surname : MiddleName + LastName

In New passport (renewed)
Given name : FirstName + MiddleName
Surname : LastName

I need to travel to US on B1 Visa. The ticket will have name present in new passport which will be "Surname / FirstName MiddleName". It will not match with the Visa printed in old passport. Will it be any problem? Please advise.

[Libra_14]

https://www.immihelp.com/forum/usa-visitors-visa/721105-last-name-missing-in-old-passport-and-changed-in-renewed-but-via-still-visa-has-fnu

As long as the spelling is matching & just a placement issue, you should be fine. However you might get questioned a POE regarding the same.

Also, I guess the new passport is having the correct name, VO might ask why did you not corrected your old passport before applying for visa?

[harshanadiger]

Thank you for quick response!

Yes the spelling matches and its only the placement issue.

While renewing my passport recently the form is asking to enter FirstName + MiddleName for the Given Name. I think 10 years ago this was not the case; either MiddleName was separate or was clubbed with Surname.


Thanks again!

[Libra_14]

Quite possible, but it won't be any issue - just keep all passport always handy.