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7 minutes ago, Muna_93 said:

Hm, yes, your case might be a bit different since she doesn't have her new passport yet and is already filling out DS260. Follow what they say, it should be fine!

Thank you.

And, since you already have a new passport with your married name, you now know that you can start filling out NVC paperwork and the AOS with your married name. (Do note that some consulates will ask for a Police Certificate in your maiden and married name. Please check) 

 

Good luck and I hope your USCIS approval comes soon! 

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32 minutes ago, Gitana said:

OK I understand, she changed her name based on her wish to change it, not on marriage certificate 

how long the whole process took? 

If a marriage took place in Ukraine, then the change of the name is stated on the Marriage Certificate. Which seems the case in OP's situation. His wife is changing her maiden name to her married name, using a MC as a basis for that change.

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13 minutes ago, SMcC said:

I just spoke with my wife and she reminded me what was the situation. When we got our marriage certificate in Ukraine, she had the option of putting her married name on the certificate, BUT, she would have to change her State Passport ID and Passport within 30 days. Since she was going to get her University degree soon and not wanting to go through having all the changes made through the University, she decided to not have her married name on the certificate. Now that we are entering into the NVC stage, we are making the changes to avoid having to do it after.

That's right - you change your name in your State passport first.

If it wasn't done within 30 days, it's not a big deal - I don't remember for sure if there is even any fee for being late. But she still can use her Marriage Certificate as a basis for her name change. 

 

P.S. Glad you got a nice and seems like helpful response from the Embassy. 

 

Good luck with your wife's immigration journey! 

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12 hours ago, SMcC said:

Thank you.

And, since you already have a new passport with your married name, you now know that you can start filling out NVC paperwork and the AOS with your married name. (Do note that some consulates will ask for a Police Certificate in your maiden and married name. Please check) 

 

Good luck and I hope your USCIS approval comes soon! 

Thank you!! Yes, for the UK police certificate, the form asks you to fill any previous names you were known by, so hopefully one certificate should cover history for both names. Thank you for the extra clarification, always helpful! Good luck.

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A triplicate thread has been merged into this one.

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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(!).

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September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
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June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
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May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

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