October 2017 AOS filers (merged)

[Yaztalksalot 127]

2 hours ago, Emmz said:

hi just want to ask wen u had ur biometrics did the consulate ask u if u want to change ur middle name before they will gonna do biomterics

Hey, 

 

When you submit your AOS/EAD/AP you should apply in your new married name and give your previous maiden name when asked in the forms. USCIS will then update your name to your married name and your NOAs and Biometrics letter will have your new name on them 😚

[LittleLeaf 38]

6 hours ago, Emmz said:

hi just want to ask wen u had ur biometrics did the consulate ask u if u want to change ur middle name before they will gonna do biomterics

I would do a little bit of digging on this. You can legally change your surname through marriage, but from what I've read you would need to go to court to legally change your middle name for official docs. Just beware that it may cause issues if you're applying with a middle name that doesn't match your current government IDs (passport, birth cert, drivers license etc). The rules vary a bit state by state on changes too.

[Darren.Juliana 13]

6 hours ago, Emmz said:

hi just want to ask wen u had ur biometrics did the consulate ask u if u want to change ur middle name before they will gonna do biomterics

I would do some research about how to change your name in the State, in my case Florida, the way I did it at least,

1. I applied for a Social Security Card with my maiden name.

2. When I received the card, I was married already, so I went back and changed my name in the Social Security office.

3. When I sent my AOS I filled it with my married name and listed my maiden name.

4. Now that I have my NOA I will go and get my driver's licence or State ID to have a picture ID with my married name.

 

As far as I understand, the way you wrote your name in the AOS application is how it will appear in your green card, yesterday when I went to my biometrics appointment, they kept reminding me to sign with my married name since that's the name I used in my applications.

 

Did you sent your AOS already?

If you did, I believe you can change your name just after you receive your green card

[Visitor User 253]

Anyone get a Texas State ID with just a EAD while AOS is pending?

[Steve & Ligia 34]

Hello,

 

We were married via K1 on 9/30, still working on AOS, EAD, etc.  Is my wife considered out of status because we haven't filed yet? Is there a timing we need to file by?

[JoJoJoJo 170]

17 minutes ago, Steve & Ligia said:

Hello,

 

We were married via K1 on 9/30, still working on AOS, EAD, etc.  Is my wife considered out of status because we haven't filed yet? Is there a timing we need to file by?

My understanding is that you have to check the date on the stamp next to the K-1 visa on your wife's passport. One should get married and file AOS before that date.

Edited November 9, 2017 by JoJoJoJo

[Yaztalksalot 127]

3 hours ago, LittleLeaf said:

I would do a little bit of digging on this. You can legally change your surname through marriage, but from what I've read you would need to go to court to legally change your middle name for official docs. Just beware that it may cause issues if you're applying with a middle name that doesn't match your current government IDs (passport, birth cert, drivers license etc). The rules vary a bit state by state on changes too.

Sorry , totally misread this original post by Emmz! I'd go with what Little leaf said , as I didn't change my middle name! Only my last name to match my husbands!

Edited November 9, 2017 by Yaztalksalot

[Emmz 154]

7 hours ago, Darren.Juliana said:

I would do some research about how to change your name in the State, in my case Florida, the way I did it at least,

1. I applied for a Social Security Card with my maiden name.

2. When I received the card, I was married already, so I went back and changed my name in the Social Security office.

3. When I sent my AOS I filled it with my married name and listed my maiden name.

4. Now that I have my NOA I will go and get my driver's licence or State ID to have a picture ID with my married name.

 

As far as I understand, the way you wrote your name in the AOS application is how it will appear in your green card, yesterday when I went to my biometrics appointment, they kept reminding me to sign with my married name since that's the name I used in my applications.

 

Did you sent your AOS already?

If you did, I believe you can change your name just after you receive your green card

yes i just did today

[shakeyy 78]

hi guys, when did you start seeing your case online? I have received my mail but its still not showing

Thank you

[JoJoJoJo 170]

1 minute ago, shakeyy said:

hi guys, when did you start seeing your case online? I have received my mail but its still not showing

Thank you

I received letter after I saw my case online. But someone else was the opposite.

[HisForeverWife 43]

6 minutes ago, shakeyy said:

hi guys, when did you start seeing your case online? I have received my mail but its still not showing

Thank you

Recieve my letters 11/2 but it's still not showing up either

[T_P 872]

3 minutes ago, HisForeverWife said:

Recieve my letters 11/2 but it's still not showing up either

You have a case in hands don’t worry it will soon be available online. I wouldn’t worry so much since it takes forever to change status anyway. 

[shakeyy 78]

3 minutes ago, T_P said:

You have a case in hands don’t worry it will soon be available online. I wouldn’t worry so much since it takes forever to change status anyway. 

 

12 minutes ago, JoJoJoJo said:

I received letter after I saw my case online. But someone else was the opposite.

 

7 minutes ago, HisForeverWife said:

Recieve my letters 11/2 but it's still not showing up either

Thanks guys! I thought its something i should be "worried" about. 

[Darren.Juliana 13]

1 hour ago, Emmz said:

yes i just did today

and did you filled with your maiden or married name?

 

[Madmax 8]

On 11/7/2017 at 9:27 PM, janicecf said:

Woohooo  

 

They cashed my checks a couple of days I received my e-notifications. Good luck!  

Thanks 💐