~July 2007 K-1 Filers~

[English Muffin 59]

but Julez, I REALLY don't think it's a good idea to refer to yourself as a July Filer; it's an arbitrary distinction which is very unhelpful, and if the USCIS doesn't group people like this, you're NOT ALLOWED TO

unless you're a February Filer, and you're looking for the thread; that's the only exception :P

Now, I wonder who that might be aimed at???

[StillThePrettiest 3]

truth be told, no one in particular... I've seen it said by a number of people, and while I can remember a few names, I just thought it was generally ridiculous

and Marta, just WATCH me

*pointing madly in every direction*

*flailing like a windmill*

*passes out from all the pointing*

*raises head*

*slumps once again to the ground*

[Ovaltine Jenkins 5]

Hopefully Don Quichotte won´t start fighting your crazy swinging windmill hands

[weedebz 0]

just thought I'd add my piece in about names. Most of the pet names I have for Nick would be considered an insult to most and the same for the names he calls me.

I too hate "hubby" and "baby". Occasional I call him my love.

OK MUST GET BACK TO AOS FORMS. Almost done.

[Ovaltine Jenkins 5]

Ok, does anybody know: I wanna change my passport so I have a passport with my new name. Always in the past, when I got a new passport, they always kept my previous one. If that´s what´s gonna happen again, does it matter that they take the passport while the K1 is in it (although expired)? I´d at least unstaple the I-94 and keep that with me. But is that gonna be a problem if I´m here with a new passport that would have no visa in it?

[StillThePrettiest 3]

I got to keep my expired Aus one, just with the corner cut off to indicate it was no longer valid... I'm sure they must have provision for this; why not ring them and ask?

I'm going to leave off changing my name for a bit, for exactly these sort of reasons... there's enough paperwork hassle in my life just at present

PS remember that the visa was technically just for entry, and is now expired... I can understand you wanting to keep it, but in theory at least, you no longer need it... don't know if that's helpful or not

[Ovaltine Jenkins 5]

I know but then what if some Homeland Security guy at an airport is gonna be checking me and arrest me for climbing the fence at Mexico/US border? Just kidding I´ll ask them when I go apply for it Btw I forgot to inform you that we already received our Czech marriage certificate, so now it´s official in both countries

[*julez* 124]

I'm here too

but Julez, I REALLY don't think it's a good idea to refer to yourself as a July Filer; it's an arbitrary distinction which is very unhelpful, and if the USCIS doesn't group people like this, you're NOT ALLOWED TO

unless you're a February Filer, and you're looking for the thread; that's the only exception

*trotting off to send a few random items Special Delivery*

Fine. Mess with my LIFE.

I was only hoping to chat with a few friends I've made who coincidentally sent off their I129f packets in July 2007, much like myself.

I guess I'll go see if the February filers will take me in!

[lisalu100 0]

Hola chicos!

Sorry it's been a while, been busy getting married.

Debz, congrats!!! As a date twin, I hope you are just as happy as I am! The wedding went well, and Puerto Rico was amazing. I would recommend it to anyone who wants a more exotic honeymoon, without leaving US territory.

So, now I am trying to figure out what is next. I am just about to start the AOS application, and am stuck about what to do with my name. I want to change it to Mrs. "His Surname", and need some guidance. Can I just change it at social security, seeing as I don't have a bank account or drivers license yet? Will I stumble when I fill out AOS if I don't have any proof of a name change, or is my Marriage Certificate all I need? Thanks!

[English Muffin 59]

Hola chicos!

Sorry it's been a while, been busy getting married.

Debz, congrats!!! As a date twin, I hope you are just as happy as I am! The wedding went well, and Puerto Rico was amazing. I would recommend it to anyone who wants a more exotic honeymoon, without leaving US territory.

So, now I am trying to figure out what is next. I am just about to start the AOS application, and am stuck about what to do with my name. I want to change it to Mrs. "His Surname", and need some guidance. Can I just change it at social security, seeing as I don't have a bank account or drivers license yet? Will I stumble when I fill out AOS if I don't have any proof of a name change, or is my Marriage Certificate all I need? Thanks!

Hi there. Marriage certificate is all you need to change your name at AOS. Just fill the forms in using your new name and that's the name that will appear on your Green Card. I only needed the marriage cert to change my SS card too.

[rae_and_scott 1]

@Susie - CONGRATS!!!!! when do we get to see pics??

@Debz - you looked beautiful! love your dress post more soon!!!

@Rae - YAY!!!! you guys are finally done good luck on the move!

@Aly - can't believe its almost your turn to jump over the pond!!!! its so exciting

Thanks Sara!

I agree; Susie, where are the pics? I mean, it's not like you're busy with anything else major right now.

So it looks like we're going to end up sending our AOS stuff (ha, not even married yet and I'm already on that stuff) in late June and I will once again be a July filer. Kind of odd.

[Jeraly 4]

StP - hope you get some of that precious tooth money back!!

Aww - maybe the tooth fairy will come visit!!

@Aly - can't believe its almost your turn to jump over the pond!!!! its so exciting

OMG I know!! I am kinda freaking but excited and I can't believe this time next week Jeremy is going to be here - it just feels so unreal!! I don't know how I am going to get through the next two and a half weeks?!?!!?

just thought I'd add my piece in about names. Most of the pet names I have for Nick would be considered an insult to most and the same for the names he calls me.

I too hate "hubby" and "baby". Occasional I call him my love.

OK MUST GET BACK TO AOS FORMS. Almost done.

YAY Debz!! Hope the forms aren't stressing you out too much Any news on when you are going to get the net yet? How are you getting on with things? Are you getting homesick? Bored? Or have you found tons to occupy your time with? How is Nick getting on with his job?

Ooooh so many questions - need a good catch up!!

[lisalu100 0]

Many many thanks! It's not that I don't trust what the US officials are telling me.... but sometimes you want to be told by people who have been there / done that! It seems weird that I can just change my name overnight, and tell people when I get around to it. Have I been Mrs. "his surname" since we got married? Or when I tell SS? Or when I change my name by deed-poll in England?.....

[Jeraly 4]

So it looks like we're going to end up sending our AOS stuff (ha, not even married yet and I'm already on that stuff) in late June and I will once again be a July filer. Kind of odd.

Aww - I am going to be an August filer I feel like a n00b

[rae_and_scott 1]

Many many thanks! It's not that I don't trust what the US officials are telling me.... but sometimes you want to be told by people who have been there / done that! It seems weird that I can just change my name overnight, and tell people when I get around to it. Have I been Mrs. "his surname" since we got married? Or when I tell SS? Or when I change my name by deed-poll in England?.....

I know when I read about marriage in NYC it said you do it at the time you get married; you either change it then or not. So maybe it depends on what state or even what jurisdiction you get married in; I'm not really sure. I don't think it's an automatic thing just from marriage; I mean I'm pretty sure you have to go ahead and officially, legally change it. But maybe if you applied to get married with a new name that took care of it? Check with where you got married.

So it looks like we're going to end up sending our AOS stuff (ha, not even married yet and I'm already on that stuff) in late June and I will once again be a July filer. Kind of odd.

Aww - I am going to be an August filer I feel like a n00b

*laughs*

*points finger*