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  • Surname required for applying H1B???

    I have applied for a H1B VISA. My current passport has only Given name(Rahul Sharma) and no surname. I heard surname is necessary while applying for H1B. I already have a B1 VISA where my given name is shown up in surname
    column(Rahul Sharma). Can anyone please help how i need to go ahead? Should i apply for new passport before my DS160 and visa interview? and since on my B1 VISA my given name is showing as my surname, should i specify the same way? or is it ok if i make Rahul as my given name and Sharma as my surname while applying for new passport?

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    Yes its required

    Originally posted by bharathtc View Post
    I have applied for a H1B VISA. My current passport has only Given name(Rahul Sharma) and no surname. I heard surname is necessary while applying for H1B. I already have a B1 VISA where my given name is shown up in surname
    column(Rahul Sharma). Can anyone please help how i need to go ahead? Should i apply for new passport before my DS160 and visa interview? and since on my B1 VISA my given name is showing as my surname, should i specify the same way? or is it ok if i make Rahul as my given name and Sharma as my surname while applying for new passport?
    Surname is very important in USA, so while filling DS160 in the surname field you need to mention Rahul Sharma and in first name or given name field mention FNU (First Name Unknown). this will solve your issue, I too was in the same situation.

    If you have a time you can also go for new passport with required changes.

    Salim,

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    • #3
      The above is correct. But having no last name later creates problems in many other places. It will be better if you change your passport now.
      This is my opinion and not legal advice.

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