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thegordons2009   1

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Hello again,

Question for all, once married, how do I go about changing my name? Do I change over all my Canadian ID first?

2/7/13 mailed I130 x 2

2/14/13 checks cashed $420 x 2

4/3/13 RFE more divorce info requested and marriage certificate(which I had already sent)

4/9/13 mailed additional info

4/19/13 I130 approved

5/10/13 NVC received

5/16/13 Called NVC and got Case #s and Invoice ID #s

5/17/13 USCIS website states: Your case can not be found at this time in My Case Status. Please check your receipt number and try again.

5/24/13 Paid AOS ($88.00) fee online

5/30/13 Emailed I-864 package for both kids

6/3/13 paid IV bill $230 x 2 kids

6/5/13 IV bill shows paid, DS260 available

6/14/13 CHILDREN'S PASSPORTS ARRIVED!!!!

6/14/13 filed online DS-260 for both kids

6/16/13 emailed Supporting docs for DS-260 for both kids

7/9/13 CHECKLIST for both kids...sad.png

7/9/13 checklist response sent (birth certs and passport Bio Page <again>)

8/2/13 CHECKLIST both kids

8/3/13 checklist response sent (I-864 AGAIN and paystubs - sent last 6 paystubs)

8/28/13 ***** INTERVIEW SCHEDULED***** for 10/9/13

9/11/13 Medicals completed in Toronto @ Dr. Seiden's office

10/9/13 INTERVIEW APPROVED

10/25/13. SSN cards arrived

AbbynSheryl Proficient

AbbynSheryl   0

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good luck

sorry i can not help u i am going through the same thing and it is too much headache, lol

best wishes

abby n sheryl

Our time line for CR1 visa took only 5 months and 1 week or 156 days; from the filing the I-130 on the 03-12-2009 to Approval of NOA2 on the 05/13/2009, then Interview on the 08/18/2009 at Manila, Philippines. We had a daughter on the 11-12-2010 named AISHA JOY means HAPPY LIFE.a1_opt-1.jpga2_opt-1.jpga3_opt-1.jpg

Otto Grand Master

Otto   83

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Hello again,

Question for all, once married, how do I go about changing my name? Do I change over all my Canadian ID first?

Name change due to marriage? (As in maiden name to married name?)

Are you already in the US? What documents/identifications do you already have?

thegordons2009 Enthusiast

thegordons2009   1

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I only have Canadian ID. And yes name change due to marriage. I don't have any ID here in the US. I am currently visiting the US

2/7/13 mailed I130 x 2

2/14/13 checks cashed $420 x 2

4/3/13 RFE more divorce info requested and marriage certificate(which I had already sent)

4/9/13 mailed additional info

4/19/13 I130 approved

5/10/13 NVC received

5/16/13 Called NVC and got Case #s and Invoice ID #s

5/17/13 USCIS website states: Your case can not be found at this time in My Case Status. Please check your receipt number and try again.

5/24/13 Paid AOS ($88.00) fee online

5/30/13 Emailed I-864 package for both kids

6/3/13 paid IV bill $230 x 2 kids

6/5/13 IV bill shows paid, DS260 available

6/14/13 CHILDREN'S PASSPORTS ARRIVED!!!!

6/14/13 filed online DS-260 for both kids

6/16/13 emailed Supporting docs for DS-260 for both kids

7/9/13 CHECKLIST for both kids...sad.png

7/9/13 checklist response sent (birth certs and passport Bio Page <again>)

8/2/13 CHECKLIST both kids

8/3/13 checklist response sent (I-864 AGAIN and paystubs - sent last 6 paystubs)

8/28/13 ***** INTERVIEW SCHEDULED***** for 10/9/13

9/11/13 Medicals completed in Toronto @ Dr. Seiden's office

10/9/13 INTERVIEW APPROVED

10/25/13. SSN cards arrived

moni_calla Explorer

moni_calla   0

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Once you are married you will use your marriage certificate to change things over, DL you just go up to MTO and show them certificate they will prob take copy and mail you new license. For your SIN you can go up to SIN office and make change, for your passport you will have to obtain a new one and it will cost you the fee again. This week I am going to do a name change for my son for health and SIN so I can let you know the exact form I fill out once I get it done.

MONI_CALLA

Bern. Proficient

Bern.   3

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Done this already. ;)

So basically, what you have to do is once you receive your marriage certificate, you can take it to a registry depot and change it over. I was only charged $20 because I was changing my name due to marriage. It should be the same where you are. As well, once you have your photo ID, go to your local SIN office and change your name on the card to your married name. (Remember to bring your birth certificate and your marriage certificate!) It is not required, but it is easier in the long run. The cost to change names was free. Plus, you need 2 pieces of government ID with your married name to apply with your passport. Then change your health care card, and everything else.

Now, for the passport. You will need to reapply for a new passport altogether. Be sure to check off the box that asks whether or not you already have a valid passport. You'll have to pay for a whole new passport, which is really a pain in the @ss.

If you need anything else, let me know! :)

EDIT: Wait, what VISA are you applying under...my information is only good if you married in Canada/USA/etc, then returned home to Canada. I do not know the procedure for changing ID in the US. =(

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