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Dana and Divine   61

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Okay....here I am again! :clock: Time is wasting, I'm at the NVC stage and things are hitting me pretty fast. So here is my latest catch-22!

I got married in February 2012 during my last trip to Nigeria. I have a mulitple entry visa in this passport that is STILL VALID!

My name is changed on everything but my passport, including my back records. So when I go to purchase my airline ticket...it is going to reflect my "new" last name per my debit card/credit card...and my passport is going to have my maiden name!

If I pay to update my passport (and yes, it is older than a year)...then I will lose my Nigerian Visa also and will not only have to pay for a new passport ($110) but also a new visa (which has gone up to $160) OUCH to my pocketbook!

Has anyone else been in this situation and what should I do? I don't want to have to spend th extra money right now if I don't absolutely have too!

KazuriSana Community Regular

KazuriSana   324

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This issue of maiden name keeps coming up often. I wonder why VJ doesn't pin a a topic about maiden name vis a vis tickets, passport, GC, et al.

To address your concern, a marriage certificate is all you need to carry along [to accompany your passport and GC] when traveling - as an explanation for the different names. Getting a certified copy of the marriage certificate costs much MUCH much less than you stated you would spend to address this issue.

This should give you breathing space until your pocket is healthy enough to get a new passport and visa for Naija.

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USA - Naija: Wetin Dey!?

AOS, ROC, N-400, & PASSPORT, FOR HUSBAND TO USC

[02/23, 2012]  - DAY 001  (day 0001) (AOS) Mailed package to Chicago Lockbox via USPS overnight
[06/01, 2012]  - DAY 099  (day 0099) 2-year Conditional GC in hand
[05/05, 2014]  - DAY 001  (day 0802) (ROC) Mailed package to Vermont Service Center via USPS overnight

[05/14, 2014]  - DAY 009  (day 0811) Received NOA1 (GC Extended for 1 year)

[01/14, 2016]  - DAY 620  (day 1421) 10-year GC in hand

[02/22, 2017]  - DAY 001  (day 1826) (N-400) Mailed package to Lewisville, TX, via USPS overnight

[01/10, 2018]  - DAY 323  (day 2149) (N-400) Naturalization Oath Ceremony (5 years, 10 months, 19 days)

[01/10, 2018]  - DAY 001  (day 2149) (US Passport) Applied for US Passport, regular processing

01/25, 2018]  - DAY 015  (day 2164) (US Passport) Passport in hand (5 years, 11 months, 3 days from start of Journey.)

 

AOS, N-400, & PASSPORT FOR DAUGHTER [OF HUSBAND TO USC]

[06/14, 2013] - DAY 001 Mailed package to Chicago Lockbox via USPS overnight
[11/21, 2013] - Day 153 SSN and 10-year GC in hand

09/01, 2021]  - (day 3001) (US Passport) Passport in hand (8 years, 2 months, 18 days from start of Journey.)

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Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. Psalm 127:1

Dana and Divine Experienced

Dana and Divine   61

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This issue of maiden name keeps coming up often. I wonder why VJ doesn't pin a a topic about maiden name vis a vis tickets, passport, GC, et al.

To address your concern, a marriage certificate is all you need to carry along [to accompany your passport and GC] when traveling - as an explanation for the different names. Getting a certified copy of the marriage certificate costs much MUCH much less than you stated you would spend to address this issue.

This should give you breathing space until your pocket is healthy enough to get a new passport and visa for Naija.

usa_naija_shoulder_bag.jpg?color=Black...

USA - Naija: Wetin Dey!?

You're the best and I feel like I can finally breathe! I have a certified copy wher I registered our marriage certificate with our state (Alabama) court house. It has the raised seal, registration number and a color copy of our marraige certificate. Should that work? My original is on it's way to the NVC! And I'm flying back for my husbands interview.

Kazulie Proficient

Kazulie   132

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Wow! I can't answer your question, but it just seems unreal to me that you are in the position that you have to ask this question!!! I can't believe you're already at NVC. I cant believe you're already preparing for the interview. I just can't believe! :dance::dance: :dance:

Good luck Chica!!! Can't wait to hear when your interview date is!!!!

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HUSBAND'S CASE

9/17/2011 - sent I-13

09/19/2011 - noa1 received

3/16/2012 - case sent to my local USCIS office for additional processing

4/21/2012 - AP. If we haven't heard from them in SIX MONTHS (omg) we can feel free to call them!!! Thanks!

9/20/2012 - Interview scheduled - October 3!!!!

10/3/2012 - Interview went well but she must look at his A-file more before decision.

10/12/2012 - I-130 APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED!

KIDS' CASES

04/20/2012: NOA107/20/2012: instead of an approval, we got thrown into AP. sigh

11/01/2012: Boys' I-130 interview set for November 28, 2012.

11/28/2012: I-130s APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED!

NVC

12/14/2012: NVC Received

12/31/2012: Case number/IIN

12/31/2012: DS-3032 sent

01/08/2013: DS-3032 accepted

01/02/2013: AOS bill0

1/03/2013: AOS bill shows PAID

01/04/2013: AOS package sent

01/09/2013: IV bill

01/10/2013: IV bill shows PAID

01/11/2013: IV package sent

01/23/2013: Case complete

02/01/2013: Interview scheduled

US Embassy Lagos

02/22/2013: Embassy received

03/01/2013: Medical

03/20/2013: Interview - was told the boys would have been approved on the spot if they had pics! Errrr :-(

04/15/2013: DNA test

05/15/2013: Emailed embassy BEGGING them to let boys drop off passports for visa insertion. IT WORKED!!!

05/31/2013: Visa in hand

06/02/2013: POE JFK!!!!!!

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KazuriSana Community Regular

KazuriSana   324

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You're the best and I feel like I can finally breathe! I have a certified copy wher I registered our marriage certificate with our state (Alabama) court house. It has the raised seal, registration number and a color copy of our marraige certificate. Should that work? My original is on it's way to the NVC! And I'm flying back for my husbands interview.

You sent the ORIGINAL to NVC? Not sure if they require one to do that [sending them the original], or if they will return it.

The certified copy you have is going to work perfectly for the purpose aforediscussed.

Have fun and enjoy the rest of your Visa Journey.

AOS, ROC, N-400, & PASSPORT, FOR HUSBAND TO USC

[02/23, 2012]  - DAY 001  (day 0001) (AOS) Mailed package to Chicago Lockbox via USPS overnight
[06/01, 2012]  - DAY 099  (day 0099) 2-year Conditional GC in hand
[05/05, 2014]  - DAY 001  (day 0802) (ROC) Mailed package to Vermont Service Center via USPS overnight

[05/14, 2014]  - DAY 009  (day 0811) Received NOA1 (GC Extended for 1 year)

[01/14, 2016]  - DAY 620  (day 1421) 10-year GC in hand

[02/22, 2017]  - DAY 001  (day 1826) (N-400) Mailed package to Lewisville, TX, via USPS overnight

[01/10, 2018]  - DAY 323  (day 2149) (N-400) Naturalization Oath Ceremony (5 years, 10 months, 19 days)

[01/10, 2018]  - DAY 001  (day 2149) (US Passport) Applied for US Passport, regular processing

01/25, 2018]  - DAY 015  (day 2164) (US Passport) Passport in hand (5 years, 11 months, 3 days from start of Journey.)

 

AOS, N-400, & PASSPORT FOR DAUGHTER [OF HUSBAND TO USC]

[06/14, 2013] - DAY 001 Mailed package to Chicago Lockbox via USPS overnight
[11/21, 2013] - Day 153 SSN and 10-year GC in hand

09/01, 2021]  - (day 3001) (US Passport) Passport in hand (8 years, 2 months, 18 days from start of Journey.)

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Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. Psalm 127:1

Aya820 Proficient

Aya820   33

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You sent the ORIGINAL to NVC? Not sure if they require one to do that [sending them the original], or if they will return it.

The certified copy you have is going to work perfectly for the purpose aforediscussed.

Have fun and enjoy the rest of your Visa Journey.

All originals are required at the NVC Stage (IV Package), and yes, they will return them after the interview.

Toni

 

07/17/2008.......WEDDING DAY!!!!
USCIS STAGE (for me):
06/09/2010.......SENT I-130 TO USCIS
06/15/2010.......NOA1 & RECEIPT DATE (CSC)
11/03/2010.......NOA2 Email received-APPROVED!!-141 days
NVC STAGE (for him):
11/08/2010.......NVC Case # Assigned
11/19/2010.......DS-3032 received via email
07/02/2011.......IV (DS-230) Package mailed//NVC Received-7/5/2011
07/14/2011........CASE COMPLETE!!!
07/15/2011........SIF!!!
EMBASSY STAGE (for us):
8/23/2011.........Medical-Part 1
8/24/2011.........Medical-Part 2(Completed!)
9/12/2011.........INTERVIEW @ 10:00AM - APPROVED!! (IR-1 Visa)
POE: DECEMBER 3rd, Washington, D.C. (IAD)!!!
1/10/2012........Green Card in Hand!
02/07/2012........Rec'd. Social Security Card

Naturalization Journey:

09-27-2016................Mailed N-400

11-03-2016................Biometrics

Notified 2/13/2017........2-8-2017.....Case Is In Line For An Interview

3/23/2017 @ 9AM......Interview

4/13/2017...................OATH CEREMONY!!

Dana and Divine Experienced

Dana and Divine   61

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Wow! I can't answer your question, but it just seems unreal to me that you are in the position that you have to ask this question!!! I can't believe you're already at NVC. I cant believe you're already preparing for the interview. I just can't believe! :dance::dance: :dance:

Good luck Chica!!! Can't wait to hear when your interview date is!!!!

All I can say is GOD IS GOOD...ALLLLLLL THE TIME! It is quite amazing and I'm very thankful and overjoyed! (and I've almost got all of the closets, dresser drawers, etc. cleaned out too!...thanks to the nervous energy and wait times!)

Now for more paperwork! Let the NVC send the invoices and let the interview be lined up so I can get an airline ticket while the prices are down! Thank you Lord in advance!!!

You sent the ORIGINAL to NVC? Not sure if they require one to do that [sending them the original], or if they will return it.

The certified copy you have is going to work perfectly for the purpose aforediscussed.

Have fun and enjoy the rest of your Visa Journey.

Thank you!

All originals are required at the NVC Stage (IV Package), and yes, they will return them after the interview.

Thank you for the additional information! I'm like a sponge...soaking it all up!

Dana and Divine Experienced

Dana and Divine   61

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Wow! I can't answer your question, but it just seems unreal to me that you are in the position that you have to ask this question!!! I can't believe you're already at NVC. I cant believe you're already preparing for the interview. I just can't believe! :dance::dance: :dance:

Good luck Chica!!! Can't wait to hear when your interview date is!!!!

Oh, and no interview date as of yet. Will keep you posted. Your's is coming!!! God is at work!

 
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