August 2016 AOS filers

[ilovepho 21]

So I'm an F-1 student visa applying for AOS. Today, I went to social security office in San Francisco (bringing passport, I-94, NOA, marriage license...) hoping to change my last name on my current social security number. The lady rejected me and said that I wouldn't be able to change my name till everything go through (a.k.a till I get my green card).

I was skeptical about the name change but still go ahead and took my chance to walk-in to social security office. (I will be applying for internship under my new last name and I don't want to create any confusion). If you are in F-1 student, what was your experience in changing name? (I really thought I could change my social card when I card EAD - not when I get GC like how the lady said)

[jalem33 14]

YAY, my receipt numbers are finally working. I hadn't checked them in two or three days. I am grateful for every bit of progress.

[p-ana 933]

So I'm an F-1 student visa applying for AOS. Today, I went to social security office in San Francisco (bringing passport, I-94, NOA, marriage license...) hoping to change my last name on my current social security number. The lady rejected me and said that I wouldn't be able to change my name till everything go through (a.k.a till I get my green card).

I was skeptical about the name change but still go ahead and took my chance to walk-in to social security office. (I will be applying for internship under my new last name and I don't want to create any confusion). If you are in F-1 student, what was your experience in changing name? (I really thought I could change my social card when I card EAD - not when I get GC like how the lady said)

It's a hit or miss with the ssa offices. You'll have a better chance of changing your name there with an id with the married name, so if you filed your aos forms with the married name, try to go there again when you have the ead

[dafnyduck 14]

So I'm an F-1 student visa applying for AOS. Today, I went to social security office in San Francisco (bringing passport, I-94, NOA, marriage license...) hoping to change my last name on my current social security number. The lady rejected me and said that I wouldn't be able to change my name till everything go through (a.k.a till I get my green card).

I was skeptical about the name change but still go ahead and took my chance to walk-in to social security office. (I will be applying for internship under my new last name and I don't want to create any confusion). If you are in F-1 student, what was your experience in changing name? (I really thought I could change my social card when I card EAD - not when I get GC like how the lady said)

I was on K1 and brought the same documents to SSA after getting married. They rejected me as well and told me to come back when I have an ID with my married name (EAD or GC). They check your married name in the USCIS system first before amending your SS, so if you have no records yet they won't be able to amend your SS--at least that what's the SS lady told me.

[AP&AD 8]

I was on K1 and brought the same documents to SSA after getting married. They rejected me as well and told me to come back when I have an ID with my married name (EAD or GC). They check your married name in the USCIS system first before amending your SS, so if you have no records yet they won't be able to amend your SS--at least that what's the SS lady told me.

I applied for an SS number and Card with my married name, at first they said they had to confirm with USCIS since the name I'm applying for does not match my i-94 even with the marriage certificate. So I asked if I could just apply using my maiden name instead. The lady said 'no' but photocopied all my documents and contacted USCIS. after a couple of weeks SS called me saying they lost all my documents and I should come back to the SS office. After resubmitting my documents, I finally got an SS number and card in my married name after 4 days. I was joking with my hubby that the only reason they probably gave me one was because of the embarrassment of losing my papers lol.

[dafnyduck 14]

I applied for an SS number and Card with my married name, at first they said they had to confirm with USCIS since the name I'm applying for does not match my i-94 even with the marriage certificate. So I asked if I could just apply using my maiden name instead. The lady said 'no' but photocopied all my documents and contacted USCIS. after a couple of weeks SS called me saying they lost all my documents and I should come back to the SS office. After resubmitting my documents, I finally got an SS number and card in my married name after 4 days. I was joking with my hubby that the only reason they probably gave me one was because of the embarrassment of losing my papers lol.

Yep, that is exactly what the lady told me, but she never bothered to photocopy any of my documents. She just told me to come back when I have a valid ID. Did they give your SSN in your married name? Congrats!

[franning1003 5]

Still no Biometric schedule.. Will probably call them Monday as it will be more than a month since we receive NOA1 in mail for her i485.

[AP&AD 8]

Yep, that is exactly what the lady told me, but she never bothered to photocopy any of my documents. She just told me to come back when I have a valid ID. Did they give your SSN in your married name? Congrats!

Yes, thank you.

[Buggy0613 5]

Still no Biometric schedule.. Will probably call them Monday as it will be more than a month since we receive NOA1 in mail for her i485.

Same here

Our NOA date are both aug.17th. I will call them on Monday as well if nothing comes in this week.

[nwolfe90 18]

I got my bio appoint today in the mail for Sept. 27th. Gotta drive two hours for it though but at least we got it.

[ilovepho 21]

Same here

Our NOA date are both aug.17th. I will call them on Monday as well if nothing comes in this week.

Same. And I see multiple people with notice date on Aug 17 not getting bio letter yet... Try to check your mailbox on Friday and Saturday, hopefully it may come.

[Buggy0613 5]

Same. And I see multiple people with notice date on Aug 17 not getting bio letter yet... Try to check your mailbox on Friday and Saturday, hopefully it may come.

Will do! Hope we can get it by the end of the week so we don't need to call USCIS next week! ?

[RxM16 10]

Still no Biometric schedule.. Will probably call them Monday as it will be more than a month since we receive NOA1 in mail for her i485.

Yeah same here ? let me know what they say on Monday. But hopefully we get the letters before then. ?

Same here

Our NOA date are both aug.17th. I will call them on Monday as well if nothing comes in this week.

I feel you guys ?

Will do! Hope we can get it by the end of the week so we don't need to call USCIS next week! ?

Lets keep each other posted guys!

I got my bio appoint today in the mail for Sept. 27th. Gotta drive two hours for it though but at least we got it.

Glad your case is moving along. Congrats!

[russandraquel 86]

We got our NOA1 emails on August 31 (MSC#s, we sent our application Dallas lockbox) and have since received hard copies in the mail. Any estimates on when we should get a biometrics letter?

[Joulie 15]

We got our NOA1 emails on August 31 (MSC#s, we sent our application Dallas lockbox) and have since received hard copies in the mail. Any estimates on when we should get a biometrics letter?

It looks like we have about the same timeline for the AOS.

I just received my biometrics letter appointment today in the mail. Appointment is set for Sept 28 in Milwaukee, WI.

I hope you'll have your soon!