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Hi All.. I am VERY new at this. I'm just doing some research.. no wedding.. no AOS application.. bottom line.. I'm just preparing for my journey that has not begun yet..

During my research, I came across name change. I know that everybody said that they apply AOS using their married name, so I have no doubt in that (there is actually no box for maiden name, but in the back they ask for my name when I arrive in US).. but I'm wondering.. in the process of changing name.. do you change your name at the SSA office first or wait until some kind of approval from CIS??

I have read the SSA website.. and I think (not sure) that they only need marriage certificate (for proof of new name) and other maiden name proof. But then, I read that some people had a hard time because the SSA need proof for their immigration status (do we need I-485 approval??) So.. I'm a little confused of which one should come first.

My status: Came here with a student visa (F1) and I am on OPT now so I have SSN (with my 'will be' maiden name) and EAD.

Thanks for any helps or opinions or comments. I will really really appreciate them!!!!!

:star: --Angel

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sweetpink   1

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I filed my SSN 10 days after my arrival here in US and it was on my maiden name. 6 months after I got married, filed for my AOS, within 4 months I got my green card and went back to SS office to change it into my married name.

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I-751 Lifting Conditions Timeline

April 06, 2010 - mailed I-751 documents via usps express mail(overnight)with delivery confirmation

April 07, 2010 - packet delivered and signed

April 12, 2010 - check was cashed

April 13, 2010 - received NOA1 (dated 04/08/10)

May 07, 2010 - Biometrics

May 10, 2010 - Touched

June 23, 2010 - APPROVED WITHOUT INTERVIEW!!!

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Matt and Sarah   0

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We got Sarah's SS# right after she got here, got married, then went back about two weeks later and did the name change to her married name, recevied that even before we sent off the AOS packet I believe...have a look at our timeline for timing.

K-1 AOS

02/03/06: Met in Mexico!

04/25/08: Sarah entered US @ Dallas POE - NO PROBLEMS!

05/23/08: Applied for SS#

05/23/08: Marriage License

05/30/08: Received SS card

06/07/08: Wedding

06/20/08: Applied for new SS# with married name

06/27/08: Received new SS card with married name

06/30/08: I-485 AOS packet sent to Chicago

07/01/08: I-485 AOS packet received by CHIBA/RECEPTION (1 day)

07/08/08: I-485 check cashed by USCIS (9 days)

07/11/08: Received NOA's - 4 letters - I-485 NOA, EAD NOA, AP NOA, Biometrics Appt. (12 days)

07/29/08: Biometrics Appt. 11am (30 days)

07/29/08: I-485 Application transferred to CSC (30 days)

08/04/08: Received Transfer Notice in mail from CSC (36 days)

09/03/08: Touched - Email - I-485 AOS Card Production Ordered (66 days)

09/04/08: Touched - Email - Notice mailed welcoming new permanent resident (67 days)

09/04/08: Received AP in the mail (67 days)

09/05/08: Touched - Email - EAD approved (68 days)

09/08/08: Received EAD in the mail (71 days)

09/09/08: Touched - Email - I-485 AOS Approval Notice Sent (72 days)

09/09/08: Received notice in the mail welcoming new permanent resident (72 days)

09/10/08: Received GREEN CARD in th email (73 days)

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NickangeL2008   0

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Ohh.. thank you thank you thank you for the reply!!!!

So.. I guess I should be able to change my SS name before I send the AOS.

Do you guys change driver license name, bank account name, and everything else right after SS name change?

(haha.. i'm making another question there)

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