More evidence needed..

[Malak Renee 0]

Hello Everyone,

I met my hubby online and we got married in Egypt. I had not changed my passport from my previous husbands last name. So when I married in Egypt they used the name that is in my passport on the marriage contract. When I returned to the US I changed my name to my maiden name and added my new husbands last name. So, I submitted everything needed when I filed the I-130. I even sent in a copy of my passport , I thought they would understand the name difference. Also, I submitted 3 affidavits since I didn't have a joint bank account or residence or a birth certificate of a child because he is in Egypt. If there is anyone who could help me with this situation or is going through the same thing your help would be greatly appreciated. I hope I am posting on the right board.

Thanks so much,

Malak

[pushbrk 13,093]

Hello Everyone,

I met my hubby online and we got married in Egypt. I had not changed my passport from my previous husbands last name. So when I married in Egypt they used the name that is in my passport on the marriage contract. When I returned to the US I changed my name to my maiden name and added my new husbands last name. So, I submitted everything needed when I filed the I-130. I even sent in a copy of my passport , I thought they would understand the name difference. Also, I submitted 3 affidavits since I didn't have a joint bank account or residence or a birth certificate of a child because he is in Egypt. If there is anyone who could help me with this situation or is going through the same thing your help would be greatly appreciated. I hope I am posting on the right board.

Thanks so much,

Malak

Did you receive a request for evidence? If so, what does the request say exactly?

[Malak Renee 0]

Hello Everyone,

I met my hubby online and we got married in Egypt. I had not changed my passport from my previous husbands last name. So when I married in Egypt they used the name that is in my passport on the marriage contract. When I returned to the US I changed my name to my maiden name and added my new husbands last name. So, I submitted everything needed when I filed the I-130. I even sent in a copy of my passport , I thought they would understand the name difference. Also, I submitted 3 affidavits since I didn't have a joint bank account or residence or a birth certificate of a child because he is in Egypt. If there is anyone who could help me with this situation or is going through the same thing your help would be greatly appreciated. I hope I am posting on the right board.

Thanks so much,

Malak

Did you receive a request for evidence? If so, what does the request say exactly?

It just says to send the marriage contract in my new name to my husband but that is what I sent with the I-130 already. The only thing is the my last name in the marriage contract is my ex-husband's last name. So, I have a deadline of July 26,2008 to submit it so I don't know what to do but write a letter explaining and send the marriage contract back to them along with the divorce decree.

[LadyJane 1]

I was in a similar situation. When I divorced my first husband (Mr. X) , I did not change my name back to my maiden name (Ms. T). I got married to my current husband using the last name of my first husband.

My marriage certificate reads: Ms. X married Mr. Awesome on this date.

Might I suggest sending in the following with the RFE, if you haven't already:

Copy of your birth certificate

Copy of your marriage certificate from your first marriage

Copy of your divorce decree from your first marriage

The I-130 asks if you have had your name changed for any reason-i.e. previous marriages-that you send in legal documentation that effected the name change. (It's #8 under "What if your name has changed?")

Hope this helps.

[rmncm 0]

I am wondering if you sent a copy of your complete divorce decree.

[mohamed N melinda 0]

hope u got the help u needed malak and inshaAllah every thing will be ok with you

take care little sis

oh i see u r there . hey mandy

[Malak Renee 0]

I was in a similar situation. When I divorced my first husband (Mr. X) , I did not change my name back to my maiden name (Ms. T). I got married to my current husband using the last name of my first husband.

My marriage certificate reads: Ms. X married Mr. Awesome on this date.

Might I suggest sending in the following with the RFE, if you haven't already:

Copy of your birth certificate

Copy of your marriage certificate from your first marriage

Copy of your divorce decree from your first marriage

The I-130 asks if you have had your name changed for any reason-i.e. previous marriages-that you send in legal documentation that effected the name change. (It's #8 under "What if your name has changed?")

Hope this helps.

Lady Jane,

That is exactly my situation. I sent in both of our birth certificates and my complete divorce decree but I didn't think about sending a copy of the marriage certificate of my first marriage. Thank you soooooo much . Didn't think of that! .. Just hope they don't get confused! lol... Did you have any problems with the name difference?

I am wondering if you sent a copy of your complete divorce decree.

Yes. I sent the complete divorce decree but they still want more evidence.

[Malak Renee 0]

hope u got the help u needed malak and inshaAllah every thing will be ok with you

take care little sis

oh i see u r there . hey mandy

Hey Hey... Masha'Allah!! What a beautiful young man on my screen! ... Isn't he handsome! I just got online to see if I had any replies. I have been so stressed I didn't do anything this weekend at all! How have ya'll been??

[pushbrk 13,093]

Hello Everyone,

I met my hubby online and we got married in Egypt. I had not changed my passport from my previous husbands last name. So when I married in Egypt they used the name that is in my passport on the marriage contract. When I returned to the US I changed my name to my maiden name and added my new husbands last name. So, I submitted everything needed when I filed the I-130. I even sent in a copy of my passport , I thought they would understand the name difference. Also, I submitted 3 affidavits since I didn't have a joint bank account or residence or a birth certificate of a child because he is in Egypt. If there is anyone who could help me with this situation or is going through the same thing your help would be greatly appreciated. I hope I am posting on the right board.

Thanks so much,

Malak

Did you receive a request for evidence? If so, what does the request say exactly?

It just says to send the marriage contract in my new name to my husband but that is what I sent with the I-130 already. The only thing is the my last name in the marriage contract is my ex-husband's last name. So, I have a deadline of July 26,2008 to submit it so I don't know what to do but write a letter explaining and send the marriage contract back to them along with the divorce decree.

Exactly please, not your interpretation. It sounds like they can't follow your name changes and they need a copy of all marriage certificates to all husbands.

[mohamed N melinda 0]

when are doing great Alhamodlilah. we were wonder where u were and how are you doing. we waiting u to call.

here u will find alot of good information and experience

[Malak Renee 0]

when are doing great Alhamodlilah. we were wonder where u were and how are you doing. we waiting u to call.

here u will find alot of good information and experience

I'm hanging in there right now I am here sitting with Sunshine that is saying Hey Moh! I agree everyone has been so helpful and nice! I added you both on my profile. I also am posting comments to you on your page!

[mohamed N melinda 0]

i see it malak . plz tell her i said hello and miss her. how is pigfeet doing? he better be good to her

[Hanna&Mohamed 0]

Malek Im so glad you came on vj I know everyone here can help you.You will also meet alot of wonderful people that mohamed and I have become friends with. Take Care

[~PalmTreeGurl~ 154]

HI Malak, Welcome to VJ! I am Tamara and my husband Adam is from Egypt and here with me. We live in Georgia too... If you need any help we will be here for you.

[LadyJane 1]

I was in a similar situation. When I divorced my first husband (Mr. X) , I did not change my name back to my maiden name (Ms. T). I got married to my current husband using the last name of my first husband.

My marriage certificate reads: Ms. X married Mr. Awesome on this date.

Might I suggest sending in the following with the RFE, if you haven't already:

Copy of your birth certificate

Copy of your marriage certificate from your first marriage

Copy of your divorce decree from your first marriage

The I-130 asks if you have had your name changed for any reason-i.e. previous marriages-that you send in legal documentation that effected the name change. (It's #8 under "What if your name has changed?")

Hope this helps.

Lady Jane,

That is exactly my situation. I sent in both of our birth certificates and my complete divorce decree but I didn't think about sending a copy of the marriage certificate of my first marriage. Thank you soooooo much . Didn't think of that! .. Just hope they don't get confused! lol... Did you have any problems with the name difference?

I am wondering if you sent a copy of your complete divorce decree.

Yes. I sent the complete divorce decree but they still want more evidence.

Malak,

I sent in all of those items (i.e. marriage certificates from both marriages, divorce decree and birth certificate) with the initial I-130 submission, but I almost forgot the 1st marriage certificate because it is very easy to overlook. They won't get confused, they just need proper evidence of a legal name change. We had no problems with our I-130 submission, no RFE's.

Good luck!