Maiden Last Name or Married Last Name

[jacoman 0]

I am currently in the process of filing the I-130 for my Colombian wife. We were married here in Colombia a few months ago. I am using my last name instead of hers on the I-130 form. Does the fact that we are married (here in Colombia, not yet official in the US) give me thr right to use her last name on the form I-130?

Also in filling out the G-325a Biographical Information should I use her maiden name only, since the G-325a will be used in the future for the form I-129 (which assumes we aren't married yet?

All help appreciated

[pushbrk 12,570]

I am currently in the process of filing the I-130 for my Colombian wife. We were married here in Colombia a few months ago. I am using my last name instead of hers on the I-130 form. Does the fact that we are married (here in Colombia, not yet official in the US) give me thr right to use her last name on the form I-130?

Also in filling out the G-325a Biographical Information should I use her maiden name only, since the G-325a will be used in the future for the form I-129 (which assumes we aren't married yet?

All help appreciated

It's a party foul to ask the same question in the forum while also asking in a PM. Always use the current legal name.

[edp333 9]

I am currently in the process of filing the I-130 for my Colombian wife. We were married here in Colombia a few months ago. I am using my last name instead of hers on the I-130 form. Does the fact that we are married (here in Colombia, not yet official in the US) give me thr right to use her last name on the form I-130?

Also in filling out the G-325a Biographical Information should I use her maiden name only, since the G-325a will be used in the future for the form I-129 (which assumes we aren't married yet?

All help appreciated

I know these forms can be confusing, but the I-129F is a duo use form. If used by itself it is for a K1 petition (fiancee)and if used with the I-130 form it is used as a K3 petition (married). I suggest you look in the Example Forms link on the top left. Under K-3 Visa Related Forms are examples on how the I-130 and I-129f should be filled out. There are examples for the G325A also.

Have a nice journey.

[YGandMAT 0]

I am currently in the process of filing the I-130 for my Colombian wife. We were married here in Colombia a few months ago. I am using my last name instead of hers on the I-130 form. Does the fact that we are married (here in Colombia, not yet official in the US) give me thr right to use her last name on the form I-130?

Also in filling out the G-325a Biographical Information should I use her maiden name only, since the G-325a will be used in the future for the form I-129 (which assumes we aren't married yet?

All help appreciated

When I filed the forms for my husband...I used my maiden name (we got married in Mexico). I filed using my maiden name because I had not officially changed my name yet (to his last name).

We have had no problems. Both of our petitions have been approved.

[payxibka 10,045]

I am currently in the process of filing the I-130 for my Colombian wife. We were married here in Colombia a few months ago. I am using my last name instead of hers on the I-130 form. Does the fact that we are married (here in Colombia, not yet official in the US) give me thr right to use her last name on the form I-130?

Assuming it is official in Columbia, what makes you believe that the marriage is not yet official in the US?

[jacoman 0]

I am currently in the process of filing the I-130 for my Colombian wife. We were married here in Colombia a few months ago. I am using my last name instead of hers on the I-130 form. Does the fact that we are married (here in Colombia, not yet official in the US) give me thr right to use her last name on the form I-130?

Assuming it is official in Columbia, what makes you believe that the marriage is not yet official in the US?

OK, I raise my hand in admitting I posted twice. I have decided to use my wife's maiden name on all documents to avoid any hassles. Thank you all for kind advice.

[pushbrk 12,570]

I am currently in the process of filing the I-130 for my Colombian wife. We were married here in Colombia a few months ago. I am using my last name instead of hers on the I-130 form. Does the fact that we are married (here in Colombia, not yet official in the US) give me thr right to use her last name on the form I-130?

Assuming it is official in Columbia, what makes you believe that the marriage is not yet official in the US?

OK, I raise my hand in admitting I posted twice. I have decided to use my wife's maiden name on all documents to avoid any hassles. Thank you all for kind advice.

Marriage being official and name changing are two separate issues. If you're married, you're married. Marriage in Columbia is married. Period. I take it your wife's name did not change at the time of marriage. It either did or it didn't. The path you follow is based on the facts, not a choice, in this case.

[simple_male 1]

I am currently in the process of filing the I-130 for my Colombian wife. We were married here in Colombia a few months ago. I am using my last name instead of hers on the I-130 form. Does the fact that we are married (here in Colombia, not yet official in the US) give me thr right to use her last name on the form I-130?

Also in filling out the G-325a Biographical Information should I use her maiden name only, since the G-325a will be used in the future for the form I-129 (which assumes we aren't married yet?

All help appreciated

Does your marriage certificate show your wife's marred name? If so, you can use her married name (using your last name).