Name change after POE on a CR-1

[Ling Ling 22]

Since Ring Ring continued to work while waiting for the CR-1, she retained her maiden name.

After case complete at NVC, she resigned.

After her interview, she had her name changed....that is, they put in an endorsement page indicating her new married name.

We went to the SSA office to apply for a card....at first they wanted to see a marriage certificate, because the Visa says her maiden name "Ring Ring".

We showed them several credit cards, insurance card, and then the endorsement page that had her married name "Ring LING".

They said, "we don't care about the credit cards and insurance card, but the endorsement will do".

They took our application, photocopied everything, and said we'd get the card.

Today I received a letter from SSA indicating that she must follow-up with immigration to have her name changed before they can issue the SS card and number.

Anyone have any experience with this? Should I contact USCIS (that's my guess) or NVC?

Thanks in advance for any assistance.

[YuAndDan 153]

At this point you will need to file an I-90 to change name on the green-card.

Form I-90 FEE $370

Filing Fee :

$290. Biometrics fee of $80 may be included. Please see Special Instructions for details.

Special Instructions :

Filing Fee(s) and Where to File:

If you are filing because:

• Your card was valid for 10 years and is expiring or has expired

• Your card was lost, stolen or destroyed;

• Your card is mutilated;

• Your name or other biographic information has changed since the card was issued;

• You have taken up Commuter status;

• You were a Commuter and am now taking up residence in the U.S.;

• Your status has been automatically converted to permanent resident;

• You have an old edition of the card;

Then your payment is the base application fee is $290 plus the biometrics fee of $80. Total filing fee = $370.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD

Many simply wait until they file to remove conditions and file the I-751 using married name, and getting the 10 year card in married name.

[Ling Ling 22]

At this point you will need to file an I-90 to change name on the green-card.

Form I-90 FEE $370

Many simply wait until they file to remove conditions and file the I-751 using married name, and getting the 10 year card in married name.

Holi-####### Immigration Man. I think we can wait a while.

Now remind me...do we get to remove conditions after being married for 2 years, or 2 years after POE?

Thanks for your fast answer.

Since we're not worried about her working, I think we can hold off on the name change, and use the extra bucks at Disneyland.

See what happens when I wait to ask a question

[YuAndDan 153]

At this point you will need to file an I-90 to change name on the green-card.

Form I-90 FEE $370

Many simply wait until they file to remove conditions and file the I-751 using married name, and getting the 10 year card in married name.

Holi-####### Immigration Man. I think we can wait a while.

Now remind me...do we get to remove conditions after being married for 2 years, or 2 years after POE?

Thanks for your fast answer.

Since we're not worried about her working, I think we can hold off on the name change, and use the extra bucks at Disneyland.

See what happens when I wait to ask a question

2 years after POE.

You file I-751 within 90 days of the TWO year CR-Green-card's expiration.

Edited January 3, 2009 by YuAndDan

[Ling Ling 22]

At this point you will need to file an I-90 to change name on the green-card.

Form I-90 FEE $370

Many simply wait until they file to remove conditions and file the I-751 using married name, and getting the 10 year card in married name.

Holi-####### Immigration Man. I think we can wait a while.

Now remind me...do we get to remove conditions after being married for 2 years, or 2 years after POE?

Thanks for your fast answer.

Since we're not worried about her working, I think we can hold off on the name change, and use the extra bucks at Disneyland.

See what happens when I wait to ask a question

2 years after POE.

You file I-751 within 90 days of the TWO year CR-Green-card's expiration.

Thanks again for the info. Much appreciated.