Adjusting from K-1 status questions

[laci1806 15]

We are adjusting status from K-1 visa. I want to send the application in as soon as possible. im not sure if it's ok for me to use my maiden name (I am the sponsor). I haven't changed my last name over yet. Will it look bad if I use my maiden name? Or should I change it, then sign the paperwork with my new last name? All my proof of income and ID is in my maiden name

 Also, on form I-864 I will be proving income from pay stubs and employment letters since last years taxes are irrelevant to my current income (yes, I am still sending a copy just to prove I paid them) do I use my gross or net income for current income. My hours at work were just increased in January and I won't know til feb. 1 what my exact gross pay will be :/

 

also, what is ELIS number they ask for on form I-864? I don't think my fiancé has one but I'm not positive 

[LionessDeon 2,060]

Are you planning on changing your name and just haven't gotten around to it yet?  Or are you keeping your maiden name?  That's the difference.  

 I am the petitioner.  I am still in the process of changing things over to my married name.  I have not changed things like my passport, DL, home deed, water bill etc.

I have changed some things like insurance, work/payroll, bank, and some other accounts.  It is a work in progress.  I did fill out the I-864 with my new married name because I am changing it.  I will change my IDs when they come up for expiration.  My tax transcripts and W2s were in my maiden name.  They understand that some items may be still in your maiden name as you were just recently married.  There is a place on the forms to list your maiden name (see the example forms guide)

If you do not plan on changing your name then complete the forms using your maiden name.  

 

Why is your last year tax info irrelevant?  The 1-864 asks for the current year taxes.  Which so far is 2015.  I think you will get an RFE if you do not send in tax transcript or return documents.  I send that along with my W2 and employment letter.

[laci1806 15]

7 minutes ago, LionessDeon said:

 

 

I plan to change my name just haven't done it yet and was thinking it would keep things simpler if I filled docs out with my maiden name but I guess it will be ok either way

 

my last year tax return is irrelevant because I was married, and a stay at home Mom so the income all came from my ex husband. I will definitely send a copy though because I know they want to make sure I paid taxes. I just meant that I cannot use that income as my current income because it's completely different now.  Instead, I'll send in proof of wages from my current work. Just wasn't sure if I need to use gross or net pay 

 

[LionessDeon 2,060]

Oh ok, I understand.  Yes, I would still send it in to show you did file taxes last year.  

 

If you are changing your name, then I would put it on the AOS forms.  In my opinion, its alot easier then trying to go back and change it later with USCIS.  My driver's license/passport are still in my maiden name.