Clerical mistake in UK visa application: should I make a pen-and-ink correction or electronically edit the PDF?

I've gone through all similar questions but I believe my specific question doesn't have an answer yet.
I've applied for a Standard Visitor visa. After I completed the application, made an appointment and paid the fee, I noticed that the way I spelled my name on the application differs from how it is spelled in the passport by 1 letter (this is partially because of myself being an idiot, but mainly because my new passport has an incorrect transliteration of my name, whereas my old passport and any other document in my life has the correct one).
So here are the options I see:
- Print the application and make a pen-and-ink correction with a black ballpoint pen by crossing the printed name/letter and writing the correct one - as answers to other similar questions suggests.
- Edit the PDF electronically and print it so that there are no visible corrections. However, as the form is saved at their end, there will be a discrepance between the printed form and saved form with no visible signs of correction.
Which way has better chance for me to have my application accepted?
Also (probably doesn't matter much but still): if it's the pen-and-ink correction, is it better to cross-out the whole name or only the wrong letter?
Best Answer
Which way has better chance for me to have my application accepted?
The recommended way is to make a pen-and-ink correction and be mindful to point out to the VFS/consulate employee when submitting your application. Correcting the PDF risks leaving your changes unnoticed (as they are also tracked in a database) and jeopardizing your applications outcome.
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Can I edit my visa application after submission UK?
If you want to change something in your application after you've sent it contact UK Visas and Immigration ( UKVI ). You can ask to cancel your application. Your fee will only be refunded if UKVI has not started processing your application.Does spelling mistake matter in visa application?
1. Re: spelling mistake on visa application. The Official answer is that ANY mistake means having to re-apply.What if you make a mistake on your visa application?
Mistakes on application form can be disastrous. If the mistake is interpreted by officials as an attempt to mislead or deceive, the application must be refused. If the application is for an entry clearance, it will also lead to a 10 year ban on re-entry.Can we edit the visa application?
Although it's true that the State Department does not provide a way to go back and change an already submitted DS-160, you can go online to submit a new, corrected DS-160, print the new confirmation page, and bring that to your interview at the consulate or embassy.Mistake in Main Application Form || Uk Visa Immigration 2021 || @DQ UK
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