Jump to content
2peas1pod

Change of Last Name free with filing I-751??

By 2peas1pod in Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion

 Share

8 posts in this topic

Recommended Posts

2peas1pod Newbie

2peas1pod   0

Posted
Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Germany
 Timeline
Posted

Hello everyone,

I am getting ready to file my removal of conditions this week so I went through the forum one more time just to make sure I have all my evidence and see what everybody else is doing. I stumbled among this thread where someone mentioned they simply mentioned to please change their last name on the green card and filled the form out accordingly. It sounded like there was no form I-90 involved whatsoever...I haven't changed my name since my husband and I got married two years ago because SSN won't let me without my married name on my greencard. I called USCIS and was told I needed this form and pay $450 in filing fees (we haven't had that kind of money to spare so far)...this was in 2010. is it really as simple as filling out I-751 with your married last name and ask for them to issue the 10 year green card with it instead of your maiden name??? Please help, I will call them on Monday to find out but would love to hear what your experiences were.

Thank you!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
hobbitofohio Explorer

hobbitofohio   10

Posted
Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Russia
 Timeline
Posted

We filed for the name change on the i751. All her uscis mail is coming in the married name. The new green card was mailed today. We assume the married name will be on the card.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Navyk Experienced

Navyk   78

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: India
 Timeline
Posted

We filed for the name change on the i751. All her uscis mail is coming in the married name. The new green card was mailed today. We assume the married name will be on the card.

It should be but please check as soon as it arrives.

USA

01/08/13 - Approved and GC is order for production on 1/8/14

09/12/13 - Case transferred to CSC. NOA2 received on 09/18/13

08/30/13 - Biometrics Done - No walk ins allowed at this LSC (received on 8/16/13).

08/05/13 - NOA1 (received on 08/10/13)

08/01/13 - Mailed I-751 (received on 8/2/13 - check cashed on 8/5/13)

12/28/11 - Received SSN (applied on 12/20/11, as we didn't get based on DS-230 options)
11/28/11 - Received Green Card (Expires on 10/30/13) - Welcome Letter on 11/17/11
10/30/11 - POE - Houston, TX

Chennai Consulate (40 days)
10/28/11 - Received Visa papers and Passport at VFS
10/25/11 - Interview Cleared Successfully (Spouse was not allowed in)

NVC: (90 days from NOA2 to Consulate)
08/31/11 - Case Completed (Interview 10/25/11) - Received at Chennai on 09/19/11
07/22/11 - NVC Case Number

USCIS: (92 days)

6/21/11 - NOA2 (NOA1 on 3/25/11) - took a month to get to NVC
3/21/11 - I-130 sent to USCIS Lockbox, Chicago.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
2peas1pod Newbie

2peas1pod   0

Posted
Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Germany
 Timeline
  • Author
Posted

Haha. Yeah free is the wrong word to use but in doing it within the I-751 would save $450!! Did you mention it on the cover letter and fill out the paperwork in her married last name? I just don't want them to be confused since my bank stuff is in my married name but everything else is in my maiden name...

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Navyk Experienced

Navyk   78

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: India
 Timeline
Posted

Haha. Yeah free is the wrong word to use but in doing it within the I-751 would save $450!! Did you mention it on the cover letter and fill out the paperwork in her married last name? I just don't want them to be confused since my bank stuff is in my married name but everything else is in my maiden name...

If Part 1, question 2.a, 2b, 2c under "Other Names Used" is filled in correctly, then there should be no confusion.

USA

01/08/13 - Approved and GC is order for production on 1/8/14

09/12/13 - Case transferred to CSC. NOA2 received on 09/18/13

08/30/13 - Biometrics Done - No walk ins allowed at this LSC (received on 8/16/13).

08/05/13 - NOA1 (received on 08/10/13)

08/01/13 - Mailed I-751 (received on 8/2/13 - check cashed on 8/5/13)

12/28/11 - Received SSN (applied on 12/20/11, as we didn't get based on DS-230 options)
11/28/11 - Received Green Card (Expires on 10/30/13) - Welcome Letter on 11/17/11
10/30/11 - POE - Houston, TX

Chennai Consulate (40 days)
10/28/11 - Received Visa papers and Passport at VFS
10/25/11 - Interview Cleared Successfully (Spouse was not allowed in)

NVC: (90 days from NOA2 to Consulate)
08/31/11 - Case Completed (Interview 10/25/11) - Received at Chennai on 09/19/11
07/22/11 - NVC Case Number

USCIS: (92 days)

6/21/11 - NOA2 (NOA1 on 3/25/11) - took a month to get to NVC
3/21/11 - I-130 sent to USCIS Lockbox, Chicago.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 3 years later...
TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   45,309

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
 Timeline
Posted

A recent post has been split from this old thread (which is now locked) and has been given the topic title "Questions about How to Get Green Card in Married Name [split topic]."

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

Link to comment
Share on other sites
 
Didn't find the answer you were looking for? Ask our VJ Immigration Lawyers.
Guest
This topic is now closed to further replies.
 Share
Go to topic listing
- Back to Top -

Important Disclaimer: Please read carefully the Visajourney.com Terms of Service. If you do not agree to the Terms of Service you should not access or view any page (including this page) on VisaJourney.com. Answers and comments provided on Visajourney.com Forums are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Visajourney.com does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. VisaJourney.com does not condone immigration fraud in any way, shape or manner. VisaJourney.com recommends that if any member or user knows directly of someone involved in fraudulent or illegal activity, that they report such activity directly to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. You can contact ICE via email at Immigration.Reply@dhs.gov or you can telephone ICE at 1-866-347-2423. All reported threads/posts containing reference to immigration fraud or illegal activities will be removed from this board. If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by contacting us here with a url link to that content. Thank you.
×
×
  • Create New...