October 2017 AOS filers (merged)

[Queen30 162]

1 hour ago, FindHerKeepHer said:

One more thing- lol, do we have to send an original of the marriage certificate or can be a copy of what the court house sent?

I sent original copies from the court house to show and prove authenticity . You can request extra copies of marriage certificate and keep a copy for your self. 

[Queen30 162]

5 hours ago, FindHerKeepHer said:

Ok thank you hun, I don’t remember it printing in the paper in the first phase of the process and when I researched I saw ppl used white- out lol ... ok I just signed next to it, added pics. Think everything is ok. Will FINALLY be sending today. My wife and I have been so delinquent with this part of the process.... but I truly hope that I get it sooner than later and wishing the same for all! 

Yes I know the feeling ! Thanks , All the best as well 

[Mr Geminian 691]

3 hours ago, FindHerKeepHer said:

One more thing- lol, do we have to send an original of the marriage certificate or can be a copy of what the court house sent?

I'd say send in the original and I did the same and you can get a extra copy of marriage certificate for your future records from the same court house for as little as $3 or $5  

[HisForeverWife 43]

13 hours ago, J&A10 said:

Checking-in,, Today I have received NOA hard copy. Hope for you all to have a fast and smooth process.

Timeline~

Oct/07/17.... AOS mailed to Chicago, IL.

Oct/09/17....Delivered at Chicago Lockbox - USPS.

Oct/10/17....Package Received.

Oct/13/17....NOA1 Text and Email. Case sent to MSC. (3 Days)

Oct/19/17....NOA1 Hard Copy Received. (9 Days)

 

Did you file a I-130 as well?

[J&A10 17]

8 hours ago, HisForeverWife said:

Did you file a I-130 as well?

No i have not. I filed for a K1 visa "I-129F" before, as the timeline in my signature. Now i'm filing for adjustments of status "I-485" along with employment authorization document "I-765". 

[Emmz 154]

hi guys just wanted to ask my dilema was my marriage cert was written my middle name (mothers maiden name) can i change that wen i fill out AOS form? into my fathers surname in my middle name? in short i retain my maiden middle name and want to change it to my maiden surname, for example single name: lorna alcantara tolentino and in the marriage cert was in married name: lorna alcantara smith can i fill out my AOS form into lorna tolentino smith?

[Mr Geminian 691]

1 hour ago, Emmz said:

hi guys just wanted to ask my dilema was my marriage cert was written my middle name (mothers maiden name) can i change that wen i fill out AOS form? into my fathers surname in my middle name? in short i retain my maiden middle name and want to change it to my maiden surname, for example single name: lorna alcantara tolentino and in the marriage cert was in married name: lorna alcantara smith can i fill out my AOS form into lorna tolentino smith?

What is your name on your passport ? 

[Mr Geminian 691]

@Emmz there are two things here:

 

1. You will have to send a copy of your Passport, K-1 visa & I-94 along with AOS so if you DON'T want to change your name and want to retain your passport name then fill AOS application with the same name as on Passport. 

2. If you want to change your surname to your husband's surname (which mostly women do after marriage) then get a State ID or Driving License with the name change and send it along with your AOS application. 

 

You cannot change to your mother's maiden name because am sure that is not the name on your passport. Changing to husband's surname after marriage and getting a ID or License is completely different and easy. 

 

 

[Emmz 154]

20 hours ago, Aviinashh said:

What is your name on your passport ? 

my name was in single name in passport n now im married i got the last name of my husband n retain my old middle name

[Emmz 154]

20 hours ago, Aviinashh said:

@Emmz there are two things here:

 

1. You will have to send a copy of your Passport, K-1 visa & I-94 along with AOS so if you DON'T want to change your name and want to retain your passport name then fill AOS application with the same name as on Passport. 

2. If you want to change your surname to your husband's surname (which mostly women do after marriage) then get a State ID or Driving License with the name change and send it along with your AOS application. 

 

You cannot change to your mother's maiden name because am sure that is not the name on your passport. Changing to husband's surname after marriage and getting a ID or License is completely different and easy. 

 

 

no i got u , my dilemma was wen i got married i retain my middle name of my mothers maiden name instead my fathers surname for example my name was lorna alcantara tolentino and now im married lorna alcantara smith instead of lorna tolentino smith coz i folled american naming convention instead filipino naming convention

[Mr Geminian 691]

9 minutes ago, Emmz said:

no i got u , my dilemma was wen i got married i retain my middle name of my mothers maiden name instead my fathers surname for example my name was lorna alcantara tolentino and now im married lorna alcantara smith instead of lorna tolentino smith coz i folled american naming convention instead filipino naming convention

I understand that but since we have to go through immigration and immigration guys want proper documentation and so we can confuse ourselves and the immigration. My suggestion for AOS is go with your Passport Name. Good Luck  

[Emmz 154]

1 hour ago, Aviinashh said:

I understand that but since we have to go through immigration and immigration guys want proper documentation and so we can confuse ourselves and the immigration. My suggestion for AOS is go with your Passport Name. Good Luck  

thanks

[javadown2 308]

10 hours ago, Emmz said:

no i got u , my dilemma was wen i got married i retain my middle name of my mothers maiden name instead my fathers surname for example my name was lorna alcantara tolentino and now im married lorna alcantara smith instead of lorna tolentino smith coz i folled american naming convention instead filipino naming convention

My wife used Filipino custom of keeping surname (fathers last name) and dropping her middle name (mothers maiden name. Hoping it won't be a problem, but so far no one has said anything, on our marriage certificate we did this also, and her WA state ID. This might be a good question to ask in the Philippines forum. 

 

Also your legal name now is your new married name, so when filing your AOS you should use your legal name not the one on your passport since it has changed.

Edited October 22, 2017 by javadown2

[Visitor User 253]

At what part of the I-485 process will a RFE be possible? I know USCIS website says it can anywhere from first they receive the application to the interview day.

I was wondering if anyone has received an RFE. At what stage in the application they received an RFE? Was it before or after Biometrics?

 

Also, my NOA in I-485 says received on October 4th and notice date October 11th. No balance due since it is all paid including Biometrics. Year of birth was incorrect so lawyer instructed to call USCIS to correct it and they did a service request. I wonder if they will delay the processing?

 

The above application/petition has been received by our office and is in process. Please verify your personal information Listed above and immediately notify the USCIS National Customer Service Center at the phone number listed know if there are any changes. Please note that if priority date is printed on this notice, the priority does not reflect earlier retained priority dates.

 

Next Steps: USCiS will schedule a biometrics appointment for you to have your biometrics electronically captured at a USCIS Application Support Center (ASC). You wi1l be receiving a biometrics appointment notice by mail with the specific date. time, and place where you will have your fingerprints and/or photographs taken. . You must wait to receive your biometrics appointment notice before going to the ASC for biometrics processing. . This notice does not serve as your biometrics appointment notice.

 

Also, my NOA in I-765 says received on October 4th and notice date October 11th. Eligibility category: C09.

 

Do RFEs usually happen before or after Biometrics?

 

[Queen30 162]

Got USCIS Text & E-mail Confirmation {3} Total 

AOS/EAD/AP Received 10/16 , Notification From USCIS 10/22 .