Really Quick Question about AOS

[Gav & Jackie 0]

Hello fellow VJers,

I just wanted to get clarification about the AOS paperwork. With me having entered the U.S. on a K-1 visa, does my wife have to complete an i-130 to file along with the me filing the i-465, i-864, G-325a and i-765 for AOS?

Thank you in advance

Gavin

[Bobby+Umit 161]

No.

However - you may be thinking of the I-131 application to travel document - and that is your choice if you want that.

Most K-1's do it - to allow travel prior to the greencard.

Edited December 1, 2011 by Bobby+Umit

[ceadsearc 516]

Not unless you did not marry within 90 days.

[Gav & Jackie 0]

Thank you for your reply.

On our marriage certificate it notes that after the marriage Jackie will be taking my surname. For the purpose of completing the AOS documents should she:

a) Still use her maiden name as her SSN, Bank Information, Passport, Driving Licence etc. are still in this name?

b) Use my surname?

c) Wait and file AOS after she has changed the surname on her SSN, Bank Information, Passport, Driving Licence etc.?

d) A different answer?

[missicy 87]

You can just go ahead and file AOS in her married name. She can change her name on other documents while waiting for GC.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

She puts whatever name she wants on her GC, on the forms.