Passport change question

[AmandaandChayne 734]

Sorry if this has been answered before but have filed AOS, now wondering when if at all to update my passport to married name as presuming if I don’t before getting AOS  approval I’ll be stuck not being able to change it for at least 2 years if ever due to the aos stamp and if I do change it before then will that cause issues with AOS? 

any advice appreciated as couldnt find an answer 

[payxibka 10,045]

2 minutes ago, AmandaandChayne said:

Sorry if this has been answered before but have filed AOS, now wondering when if at all to update my passport to married name as presuming if I don’t before getting AOS  approval I’ll be stuck not being able to change it for at least 2 years if ever due to the aos stamp and if I do change it before then will that cause issues with AOS? 

any advice appreciated as couldnt find an answer 

What AOS stamp?

 

My wife is changing her passport as we speak.  

[AmandaandChayne 734]

4 minutes ago, payxibka said:

What AOS stamp?

 

My wife is changing her passport as we speak.  

An I-551 stamp is temporary evidence of lawful permanent residence. It is issued in the passport upon arrival in the US, and serves as proof that the immigrant has permanent resident status while the actual green card is being generated. 

Its stamped before green card issued so I guess the answer is sort the passport once aos approved/green card issued?

[Wuozopo 4,293]

5 minutes ago, AmandaandChayne said:

Sorry if this has been answered before but have filed AOS, now wondering when if at all to update my passport to married name as presuming if I don’t before getting AOS  approval I’ll be stuck not being able to change it for at least 2 years if ever due to the aos stamp and if I do change it before then will that cause issues with AOS? 

any advice appreciated as couldnt find an answer 

You get a greencard to put in your wallet, not a stamp in your passport. Change your passport when you feel you can be without photo ID for 4-5 weeks because you mail your current passport to the UK as part of the new passport process.

 

You need your passport for AOS biometrics. Then there's a lull in immigration needs. Have you already gotten your SSN? You need your passport for that as well.

[payxibka 10,045]

Just now, AmandaandChayne said:

An I-551 stamp is temporary evidence of lawful permanent residence. It is issued in the passport upon arrival in the US, and serves as proof that the immigrant has permanent resident status while the actual green card is being generated. 

Its stamped before green card issued so I guess the answer is sort the passport once aos approved/green card issued?

According to your profile you are a k1.  You won't be seeing this

[Wuozopo 4,293]

1 minute ago, AmandaandChayne said:

An I-551 stamp is temporary evidence of lawful permanent residence. It is issued in the passport upon arrival in the US, and serves as proof that the immigrant has permanent resident status while the actual green card is being generated. 

Its stamped before green card issued so I guess the answer is sort the passport once aos approved/green card issued?

That happens for IR1/CR1 visas at POE. Nothing to do with a K1 entry (you).

[AmandaandChayne 734]

Just now, Wuozopo said:

You get a greencard to put in your wallet, not a stamp in your passport. Change your passport when you feel you can be without photo ID for 4-5 weeks because you mail your current passport to the UK as part of the new passport process.

 

You need your passport for AOS biometrics. Then there's a lull in immigration needs. Have you already gotten your SSN? You need your passport for that as well.

Yes I’ve already got my ssn so basically after my biometrics I’m safe to change my passport even though my aos paperwork has my passport in my miaden name?

[Wuozopo 4,293]

Just now, AmandaandChayne said:

Yes I’ve already got my ssn so basically after my biometrics I’m safe to change my passport even though my aos paperwork has my passport in my miaden name?

Well that was a big mistake to apply to have you maiden name on your greencard. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[AmandaandChayne 734]

1 minute ago, Wuozopo said:

Well that was a big mistake to apply to have you maiden name on your greencard. 🤦🏻‍♂️

I think you misunderstand me my application is in my married name as is my ssn just my passport details show my maiden name 

Edited June 20, 2019 by AmandaandChayne

[payxibka 10,045]

Just now, AmandaandChayne said:

I think you misunderstand me my application is on my married name just my passport details show my maiden name 

Change it whenever you desire 

[Wuozopo 4,293]

6 minutes ago, AmandaandChayne said:

Yes I’ve already got my ssn so basically after my biometrics I’m safe to change my passport even though my aos paperwork has my passport in my miaden name?

Yes. Keep it for your biometric appointment. Then up to you if you want the name changed in the passport.

 

Edited June 20, 2019 by Wuozopo

[little immigrant 801]

It's really your personal decision. Some people use passport with maiden name and green card with married name and carry the marriage certificate with them to prove the name change.